Deck 72: Manual Transmission Diagnosis and Repair

Question 1

The lubricant that will MOST-Likely leave no strings of grease when you put a small amount between two fingers and then spread them apart is:

A)ATF
B)non-fibrous grease
C)fibrous grease
D)varnish

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Worn linkage, driving with a defective clutch, or wear resulting from extra-high mileage can cause transmission problems.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The best way to test synchro operation is to test-drive the vehicle before you remove the ____.

A)clutch
B)ball joints
C)transmission
D)gearset

Answer 3

C

Question 4

You should always use a punch to mark a synchro sleeve.

Question 5

Before attempting to install the transmission, be sure that the ____________________ is seated correctly on its pivot.

Question 6

When ordering parts from a dealer or parts store, you do not need to identify the transmission.

Question 7

The ____________________ at the ends of the countergear control the amount of end clearance.

Question 8

____________________ can occur when too high a gear range (overdrive) is selected at speeds below approximately 50 miles per hour.

Question 9

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a symptom a transmission could have?

A)Gear clashing during a shift
B)Gravity bleeding
C)Hard shifting
D)Jumping out of gear

Question 10

After all of the gears are assembled onto the mainshaft, gear clearance is checked at each of the gears. Normal clearance is ____________________ to 0.005".

Question 11

____ level is checked by removing the fill plug and inserting your little finger inside the hole.

A)Lubricant
B)Transmission fluid
C)Brake fluid
D)Antifreeze level

Question 12

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

A)Gaskets are sometimes reusable.
B)A gasket that was working fine previously could leak after reassembly.
C)Silicone RTV should only be used when recommended.
D)Some gaskets are a specified thickness to provide the correct bearing end play or preload.

Question 13

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

A)when replacing a bearing, use a press and support the outside of the bearing with a bearing separator.
B)the drive gear for the VSS or speedometer is located on the output shaft.
C)synchro sleeves wear either on the outside edge of the tooth or on the inside, partway into the sleeve.
D)when synchros have experienced wear, the teeth on the corresponding gear could also be worn.

Question 14

The part that can MOST-Likely be used during transmission assembly to make reinstallation of the countershaft much easier is:

A)bearings
B)countergear
C)helical gear
D)dummy shaft

Question 15

Transmission failure can result from abuse or shocks to the transmission.

Question 16

A short shaft can be used to keep the needle bearings in the countershaft. This shaft, called a(n) ____________________, is slightly shorter than the case.

Question 17

Concerns about hard shifting, or a transmission that does not go into gear, are sometimes the result of a clutch that is out of adjustment or defective.

Question 18

While having a discussion, Technician A says that when blow-drying a bearing, you must allow it to spin. Technician B says that allowing it to spin is a bad idea. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 19

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

A)it is sometimes necessary to remove exhaust pipes before the transmission can be removed.
B)before the transmission can be removed, the driveshaft must be removed.
C)on an RWD vehicle, to gain easier access to the nuts that hold a shifter handle in place, remove the cross-member bolts.
D)sometimes heat is needed to expand a gear during disassembly or reassembly.The tool of choice for this is a torch rather than a heat gun, which can damage a gear if it is overheated.

Question 20

While having a discussion, Technician A says that you should never use the transmission bolts to draw the transmission into the clutch. Technician B says that the transmission should slide all the way in by hand. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 21

What steps would you take to gain easier access to the nuts that hold a shifter handle in place on a rear-wheel-drive vehicle?

Question 22

Why do you think the drive gear for the VSS or speedometer does not need to be replaced often?

Question 23

What are some of the steps you should take before removing the transmission from a vehicle?

Question 24

Why should you oil rubber seals and O-rings during installation?

Question 25

How would you check lubricant level?