Pinion bearings R being replaced in a diff w collapsible spacer. Pinion preload measures 2 low.

Tighten the companion flange nut and recheck the torque

A vehicles hydraulic clutch holds on accel but slips with the slightest pedal application

misadjusted clutch master cylinder pushrod

A vehicles clutch slips only when warm. Which is the most likely cause?

Too little clutch pedal free play

A noise is heard when a transmission is in neutral and the clutch engaged and engine running

A: Worn input shaft bearing could be the cause

A speed sensor circuit problem is detected. Diagnosis is being performed.

A: a measurement of 0 ohms indicates a failed sensor

Transmission fluid level is low and 4wd transfer case is too full Cause?

Bad transmission adapter housing seal

4x4 range indicator malfunctioning on a vehicle. After shifting to 4H the light flashes still

failed transfer case position switch

A growling noise is heard from the axle in all drive ranges. Cause?

Worn differential side bearings

B: Used to check rear axle shaft endplay

A slipping clutch could be caused by:

A misadjusted clutch master cylinder pushrod

Proper operation of LSD should be verified by:

Measuring the rotating torque of both wheels one at a time

A differential is being set up. Which of the following is true?

B Ring gear runout checked after carrier bearing preload set

The viscous coupling in AWD has failed due to overheating. Cause?

A: mismatched front to rear tire sizes could cause

A clutch is being replaced. What is true?

The condition of bearing retainer needs inspection, The disc, press plate, and release bearing should be changed

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1
Pinion bearings R being replaced in a diff w collapsible spacer. Pinion preload measures 2 low.
Tighten the pinion gear to ring gear backlash and recheck
Add preload to the carrier side bearings and recheck
Add a shim under the front bearing and recheck the torque
Tighten the companion flange nut and recheck the torque
2
During differential disassembly a prybar is needed to remove a carrier from shim type housing.
excessive pinion bearing preload
Ring and pinion gear interference
Loose side bearing preload
Normal side bearing preload
3
A:tooth contact pattern determines pinion depth B:contact patter check determines side preload
A only
Neither A or B
B only
Both A and B
4
A front wheel drive vehicle pulls sharply to the right on acceleration. Which could cause?
improperly adjusted clutch
loose powertrain mount
worn input shaft bearings
imbalanced half shaft
5
When installing a clutch assembly, tech should use a clutch aligning tool to align the:
Release bearing with the pressure plate
Pilot bearing with release bearing
The pressure plate with clutch disc
Clutch disc with pilot bearing
6
AWD system shown will not illumin8 the AWD light. Pin 4-12v. When pin3 grounded, AWD illumin8's
Failed AWD shift lock switch
Failed AWD control unit
Open fuse to AWD control unit
Open AWD solenoid
7
Image shown, what is the shim used to adjust?
bearing clearance
bearing preload
shaft end play
Pinion depth
8
Noise in the RF area during hard accelerating on a manual transaxle. Most likely cause?
A bad CV joint
A bad clutch
A bad wheel bearing
A bad yoke
9
4WD vehicle has bad clunk on takeoff in 4WD. Cause?
Both A and B
B: Worn transfer case chain
Neither A or B
A: Worn front driveshaft u joints
10
A vehicles hydraulic clutch holds on accel but slips with the slightest pedal application
worn spring damper assembly
defective pressure plate
misadjusted clutch master cylinder pushrod
leaking clutch master assembly
11
A vehicles clutch slips only when warm. Which is the most likely cause?
A worn clutch disc
Weak pressure pressure
Too little clutch pedal free play
Pushrod adjustment that is too short
12
The front axle on an AWD vehicle makes knocking noise on turns only. Cause?
Worn differential pinion shaft
broken ring gear tooth
broken side gear tooth
stripped actuator sleeve splines
13
A vehicle has a hard (delayed) 3-2 shift but all other shifts OK. Most likely cause?
Incorrect lubricant
Worn 2 blocking ring
Incorrect gear clearance
Worn 3 blocking ring
14
A: excessive pedal free play cause clutch to slip. B: Bad trans front seal cause clutch slip
Both A and B
Neither A or B
B only
A only
15
A noise is heard when a transmission is in neutral and the clutch engaged and engine running
A: Worn input shaft bearing could be the cause
Neither A or B
B: Worn pilot bearing could be the cause
Both A and B
16
A noise that sounds in the differential or axle becomes louder when vehicle swerved right
Wheel bearing
drive pinion
Side bearing
Differential pinion gear
17
Transaxle hard to shift when cold. A: tight synchronizersn B: incorrect lubricant
Neither
Both
A only
B only
18
4WD does not pull with the front wheels. Cause?
Both A and B
A: worn CV axle joints
B: Stripped axle hub splines
Neither A or B
19
During a routine 60k, a manual trans fluid contains brass filings when being drained. Cause?
worn thrust washers
worn blocker rings
worn shaft bearings
worn speedometer gear teeth
20
A speed sensor circuit problem is detected. Diagnosis is being performed.
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A: a measurement of 0 ohms indicates a failed sensor
B: constant 12 volt output signal indicates the sensor works
21
A: the setup shown used check flywheel runout. B: Setup shown used to check crankshaft end play
B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A only
22
A clutch chatters every time the vehicle accelerates from a stop.
Broken return spring
Warped flywheel
Bent clutch pedal
Worn pilot bearing
23
Transmission fluid level is low and 4wd transfer case is too full Cause?
Bad transmission shift cover gasket
Plugged transfer case vent hose
Worn transfer case shifter seal
Bad transmission adapter housing seal
24
Vacuum operated 4x4 system does not disengage properly
A: bad vacuum switch
Neither A or B
Both A and B
B: Loose transfer case chain
25
4x4 range indicator malfunctioning on a vehicle. After shifting to 4H the light flashes still
Worn axle actuator shift fork
binding axle actuator sleeve
failed transfer case position switch
Failed axle actuator position switch
26
A growling noise is heard from the axle in all drive ranges. Cause?
Worn differential side bearings
Excessive differential case runout
Low spot on the ring and pinion
Excessive pinion gear runout/wobble
27
4WD tranfer case has loud noise in 4wd low range only. What is the likely cause?
Neither
Bad front output bearing
Both
Damaged planetary gear set
28
Setup shown checks?
Neither A or B
B: Used to check rear axle shaft endplay
Both A and B
A: check rear axle shaft flange to backing plate clearance
29
A slipping clutch could be caused by:
A misadjusted clutch master cylinder pushrod
Too much clutch pedal freeplay
A clutch disc installed backwards
A leaking clutch master
30
Vehicle with AWD binds while making low speed turns. Drives normally in straight ahead. Cause?
Locked viscous coupling
Seized driveshaft u joint
Excessive side gear clearance
Bad inner CV joint
31
During the test drive of a RWD a noise is heard when clutch is disengaged (pedal down). Cause
Input shaft to main shaft needle bearing
Counter shaft bearing
Input shaft bearing
Input shaft pilot bearing
32
Proper operation of LSD should be verified by:
Disabling traction control and lighting em up
Measuring the rotating torque of both wheels one at a time
Driving in figure 8's
perform an neutral coast down test
33
Noise heard when transmission is in neutral with clutch engaged and engine running
Both A and B
Neither A or B
B: worn pilot bearing
A: Worn input shaft bearing
34
Unequal backlash is measured at points around the ring gear. Cause?
wrong tooth pattern
too high of a preload setting
too much ring gear runout
Binding pinion bearing
35
Vehicle with manual transaxle has slight vibration during turns. Likely cause?
out of balance half shaft
bad differential side bearing
Worn outer CV joint
Worn inner CV joint
36
A differential is being set up. Which of the following is true?
B Ring gear runout checked after carrier bearing preload set
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A Pinion bearing preload can b check w carrier+ring installd
37
Driveshaft angles are inspected and found not in spec. Cause?
Worn extension housing
MIsmatched tires
Worn drive pinion front bearing
Incorrrrrect ride height
38
A RWD has noise at highway speeds, goes away during "flat" mode but heard on accel and decel
worn axle bearing
Worn ring and pinion
Excessive driveshaft runout
worn spider gears
39
A: shims are used to adjust pinion preload. B: collapsible spacer used adjust pinion preload.
B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A only
40
Tech determines that driveshaft working angles are not within spec. Possible cause?
Worn drive pinion front bearing
Mismatched front and rear tire sizes
Incorrect vehicle ride height
Worn extension housing bushing
41
The viscous coupling in AWD has failed due to overheating. Cause?
B: Drive/propeller shaft imbalance could cause
Neither A or B
Both A and B
A: mismatched front to rear tire sizes could cause
42
Noise is heard with trans in neutral and clutch engaged (pedal released) and engine running.
A worn input shaft bearing
Neither A or B
Both A and B
B worn main shaft rear bearing
43
A clutch is being replaced. What is true?
The condition of bearing retainer needs inspection
The disc, press plate, and release bearing should be changed
44
The R/R brake shoes on a RWD vehicle are contaminated with gear oil. Cause?
Neither A or B
B Bad axle bearing can cause
Both A and B
A: Bad axle seal can cause
45
Measurement shown exceeds specification which indicates:
have driveshaft rebalanced
Replace driveshaft
recheck driveshaft u joint phasing
Install new center support bearing
46
Transaxle noise w engine & not moving. A: low lubricant level B: worn/damaged output shaft gear
both
B only
A only
neither
47
Teeth are chipped on component X as shown. Defect would be?
A: ABS problems
Neither A or B
B: speedometer inop
Both A and B
48
Owner of vehicle complains that shifting into 2nd gear the shifter binds and gears clash. Cause
Worn second gear teeth
worn second gear detent
Worn input shaft bearing
worn second gear blocker ring
49
When replacing a reverse idler gear with a fractured tooth, the technician should also replace
Transmission case
Reverse shift fork
Reverse idler shaft
Mainshaft reverse gear
50
Clutch pedal shown is being replaced. Pushrod adjust screw too long causing 0 free play causes
Noise
Drag
Slip
Chatter
51
A 4WD with locking hubs is hard to shift from 4H to 2WD, also noise in 4H. Likely cause?
Different tire sizes
Bent driveshhhh.....havent we seen this one before?
faluty input shaft
Bent shift fork
52
RWD vehicle has severe vibration 25-40 mph during acceleration. Not noticeable in deceleration
Bad U-joint
Worn axle bearing
Worn ring gear
Bent driveshaft
53
A: driveshaft can be balanced using 2 hose clamps. B: Driveshaft runout check w dial indicator
Neither A or B
A only
Both A and B
B only
54
Vehicle leaks fluid from rear axle pinion seal area. Cause?
Excessive gear lash
Incorrect pinion depth
Worn u joint
Loose pinion shaft nut
55
A vehicle with manual transaxle has axle seals replaced 3 times.
Both A and B
B: Worn carrier
A: plugged transmission vent
Brake clean it and flag 1.0 yo
56
Vehicle has clutch drag with pedal fully depressed. Cause?
Improperly machined flywheel could be the cause
Engine to transmission dowel pins missing
57
Which of the following represents the correct order to set up a differential?
Side bearing preload, backlash, pinion depth, pinion preload
pinion preload, pinion depth, side bearing preload, backlash
backlash, pinon depth, side bearing preload, pinion preload
Pinion depth, pinion preload, side bearing preload, backlash
58
Electric shift transfer case will not shift 4L when stopped. Cause?
B: Failed transmission range sensor
Both A and B
A: Bad electric shift motor
Neither A or B
59
A RWD vehicle has whining noise during accel. Quiet on coast and decel.
differential gears
ring and pinion gears
Universal joint
outer axle shaft bearing
60
Refer to question 85 of the study guide!
X
Z
W
Y
61
Synchronizer ring teeth are gouged and rolled over toward the back (flat) side. Cause?
Gear clashing
Power shifting
Gear jumping
Clutch riding
62
Electronically shifted t-case shift into 4H from 2WD. 4x4 light flashes then 2wd re-illuminates
B: Failed 4wd selector switch
Neither A or B
A: Failed transfer case shift motor
Both A and B
63
The 5th gear shift fork has worn thin. Cause?
B: Binding shifter boot
A: hard accelerations
Both A and B
Neither A or B
64
Gear tooth pattern shows indicates:
incorrect pinion bearing preload
correct contact pattern
Incorrect backlash
incorrect pinion depth
65
Vibration is felt only on acceleration on a FWD vehicle. Cause?
worn axle splines
Out of balance half shaft
out of balance front hub
worn inner CV joints
66
Vehicle with a cable clutch makes a popping sound when depressed.
Worn automatic adjuster pawl
Misadjusted clutch pedal could cause
67
On a differential the turning torque for assembly is above spec. To correct, tech should
Loosen companion flange nut
Reduce the carrier side bearing preload
Reduce spider gear backlash
Install a smaller pinion depth adjusting shim
68
Differential as shown has too much side gear backlash. What is the required repair?
A: New thrust washers installed
Neither A or B
Both A and B
B: Side bearing adjuster nuts tightened
69
ring gear2pinion backlash in a rear axle is excessive, preload meets spec. correction is:
increase shim thickness on pinion side decrease on ring side
increase shims on both sides
+ shim thickness on ring gear side and - equal on pinion
increase the shim thickness on the ring gear side only
70
RWD vehicle has sever vibration between 25-40mph. No vibration during decel. Cause?
Bad u joint
Worn axle shaft bearing
Bent driveshaft
Worn ring gear
71
The CV joint on a front half shaft is separated on a FWD. Cause?
Incorrect front end alignment
binding cv joint
broken engine mounts
weak front struts
72
Fluid from a manual transmission is causing an overfull condition in the transfer case. Cause?
Leaking double lip seal between the 2 cases
Using the wrong gasket between the two cases
Using the wrong fluid in the transmission
Fluid leaking through the output shaft bearing
73
Vehicle with 2 piece driveshaft has growling noise at all speeds. Cause?
Incorrect u joint phasing
Frozen U joint
Worn center support bearing
Parking brake drag
74
Which of these methods should be used to remove a tight fitting rear bearing from a main shaft?
An oxygen acetylene torch
A hydraulic press
A hammer and sleeve
A dead blow hammer and brass drift
75
The ABS warning light illuminates immediately following a half shaft replacement on FWD. Step?
Initialize the ABS system
Inspect the half shaft tone wheel (reluctor)
swap halfshaft from side to side
Inspect halfshaft angles
76
Vehicle with a manual transaxle makes noise on turns
B: Worn differential pinion (spider) gears
Neither A or B
A: Worn output shaft bearing
Both A and B
77
Clutch pedal is depressed and engine revved to 2000 when a vibration is felt. Likely cause?
worn clutch disc
Excessive output shaft runout
Broken tooth on the main drive gear
failed dual mass flywheel
78
A 4WD vehicle with no center differential experiences wheel binding during turns on dry roads
Neither A or B
B: Wrong adjustment of the turn stops
A: wrong driveshaft angles
Both A and B
79
A transaxle is locked in two forward gears. The most likely cause is:
Worn synchronizer teeth on the speed gear
A broken interlock mechanism
An inoperative detent mechanism
A seized cluster/countershaft gear
80
A hydraulically actuated clutch slips under load. Likely cause?
Weak pressure plate
Weak clutch disc torsional springs
Binding pilot bearing
Air in the hydraulic line
81
After replace rear ring and pinion on 4WD the transfer case overheats badly when driven in 4x4
A: wrong lubricant in transfer case
B: Installed the wrong ratio ring and pinion in the rear
Both A and B
Neither A or B
82
Clutch pedal has no resistance until pedal is near floor. Vehicle moves on when cranking in 1st
Worn clutch disc
Leaking clutch slave cylinder
Worn clutch damper springs
Leaking front transmission seal
83
A 4WD vehicle chatters and makes a popping noise on a hard accel from stop in 4WD mode. Worn:
Extension housing bushing
transfer case output bearing
transfer case chain
low range planetary gear
84
AWD vehicle has 4 tires changed with different sizes. What is the possible cause?
Will cause premature transfer case wear
Neither A or B
Both A and B
Viscous coupler can bind in turns
85
Transmission jumps out of gear on hard accel. Cause?
Air in clutch hydraulic system
Worn synchro blocker ring
Insufficient clutch pedal free play
Worn synchro teeth on the gear
86
Differential as shown has too little backlash. What is the repair?
Add shims to the right side
Remove shims from the left and apply the same to the right
Add shims to the left side
Remove shims from the right and apply the same to the left
87
A RWD vehicle with a single piece drive shaft (propeller shaft) has a vibration. Cause?
Both A and B
A: Companion flange has too much runout
Neither A or B
B:Worn universal joint
88
A 4WD with system shown, the front axle actuator works but the 4WD indicator lamp is inop. Why?
bad transfer case switch
open ground at g200
Open A/C heater 25 amp fuse
Bad front axle switch
89
When setting differential case bearing (side bearing) preload, tech should first:
Eliminate ring gear runout
Set ring gear backlash
Establish zero case end play
Measure axle shaft rotating torque
90
A customer with manual trans complains about excessive shift effort in all gears. Cause?
incorrect fluid type
improperly adjusted back up light switch
worn counter shaft bearing
too little differential bearing preload
91
4WD transfer case does not engage when manually shifted to 4H. 4x4 indicator light not lit.
Failed locking front hubs
failed transfer case chain
Misadjusted clutch linkage
Misadjusted manual shift linkage
92
Too much runout on a ring gear mounting face of a differential case.
Both A and B
A: true the face with a file
Neither A or B
B: Place shims between case and ring gear
93
A vehicle w/ manual transaxe is difficult to shift into first and reverse while stopped. Cause?
Worn input shaft bearing
Worn clutch disc
Too little clutch pedal free play
Air in the slave cylinder
94
A differential is being reassembled.
A: Pinion preload must be set before gear pattern is checked
B: Side bearing preload must be set before gear pattern chek
Neither A or B
Both A and B
95
Diff pinion gear is stamped with -2 (-51mm) variance. Measured depth is .036" (-91mm). Needs:
Neither A or B
A: Shim thickness can be changed to get proper pinion depth
B: Backlash can be adjusted to get proper pinion depth
Both A and B
96
Leak at rear of trans extension housing. Most likely cause
A: worn extension housing bushing
B: worn drive (propeller) shaft slip yoke
Both A and B
Neither A or B
97
Vehicle with manual transaxle does not move with clutch engaged. Speedometer moves with revvs
Stripped clutch disc splines
broken input shaft
broken differential gears
broken output shaft
98
W/ trans in 1st and vehicle not moving, vibration is felt at 2500 rpm when clutch is disengaged
A bent transmission main shaft
A worn first gear synchronizer
An out of balance clutch disc
An out of balance flywheel
99
4WD light is flashing and a 4wd dtc is stored indicating a front output speed sensor problem.
A constant 12 volt signal indicates speed sensor working
Resistance measurement of 0 ohms indicates failed sensor
Neither
Both
100
A FWD vehicle pulls sharply to the right while accelerating. Which could be the cause:
An imbalanced half shaft
A loose power train mount
An improperly adjusted clutch
Worn input shaft bearings
101
Road test gears clash when shifting all gears, excessive clutch pedal free play is also noticed
Both
Worn pilot bearing/bushing could cause
Neither
Damaged release fork and pivot could cause
102
A standard transaxle locks in two gears at the same time, which is the most likely cause?
A worn shift fork
A worn shift rail interlock
A worn input shaft gear
A worn synchronizer ring
103
A clutch slips after the pressure plate and clutch disc are replaced. Cause?
Bad pressure plate could cause this
Binding clutch cable could cause this
104
Vehicle with external shift rods jumps out of all gears
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A: Worn shifter linkage
B: Flywheel with too much runout
105
Check ring gear backlash measurements: .004" .007" .014" in 3 locations around ring gear. cause
Neither A or B
Both A and B
Excessive differential case runout
A: too much pinion bearing preload
106
RWD vehicle has howling noise from axle and low frequency vibration around 30mph. Cause?
Exhaust system drone
Differential case runout
Differential case bearing failure
Pinion bearing failure
107
Setup shown, the tech is checking:
Backlash
Runout
Preload
Endplay
108
5spd transaxle grinds attempting a 1-2 shift. 1-2 shift no grind w/ engine running & car @ rest
A damaged 2nd gear synchronizer blocking ring
A missing synchronizer hub key
A damaged 2nd gear shift fork
Misadjusted clutch pedal free play
109
Differential as shown has too much backlash. What is the repair?
Add shims to the right side
Remove shims from the right and apply the same to the left
Add shims to the left side
Remove shims from the left and apply the same to the right
110
FWD vehicle has history of CV joint failures
A: Improper axle nut torque causes this
Both A and B
Neither A or B
B: Worn transaxle mounts cause this
111
A 4WD transfer case umps out of low range. Cause?
Bad indicator light switch
Worn chain and sprockets
Too much front output end play
Worn range fork
112
LSD being inspected. Clutch packs and thrust washers show excessive wear.
Both A and B
A: caused by mismatched tires
Neither A or B
Excessive driveshaft runout
113
A vehicle with a manual transaxle makes a clicking only in reverse. This could be caused by:
A jammed back up light switch
A chipped idler gear tooth
A worn input shaft
Loose pressure plate springs
114
When removing or reinstalling a rear wheel drive transmission, guide studs are used to prevent:
Damage to the trasnmission case
Distortion of the clutch disc
Damage to the transmission shift lever
Damage to the input shaft seal
115
Transmission input shaft bearing has failed several times. Cause?
Both A and B
B: Poor finish on the input shaft bearing journal
A: Misaligned clutch housing
Neither A or B
116
A hydraulic clutch would not fully disengage when the clutch pedal is pushed to the floor
Could be caused by a cracked firewall or cowl at the mount
Could be caused by air in the slave cylinder
117
A transaxle is hard to shift into 1st and 2nd gear. Shift effort normal in all other gears.
A broken 1-2 shift fork retainer
Worn input bearings
A worn shifter cable
A binding 1-2 shift rail
118
A light truck has a vibration when backing up with a trailer. Which is the most likely cause?
Improper driveshaft working angles
Excessive driveshaft runout
Frozen parking brake cable
An out of balance driveshaft
119
A vehicle with manual transaxle chatters in first as clutch engages. Ok in reverse
worn engine mounts
Binding pilot bearing
oil on the clutch disc
misadjusted clutch linkage
120
Rear axle noise @ low speed on smooth roads. Increases on right turns, decreases on left turns
Worn bearing on left axle
Bad differential bearing on right side of carrier
Worn differential side gear
Too much side clearance at ring gear
121
RWD vehicle has noise turning right. Cause?
Worn axle shaft bearing
Chipped ring gear
Worn pinion bearing
Loose pinion nut
122
A 5 speed transaxle is hard to shift from 3rd to 4th
Both A and B
A: Bent shift fork
Neither A or B
B: Chipped 4th gear
123
Transfer case extension housing seal leaking. Cause?
A: Worn extension housing bushing
B: Plugged transfer case vent
Neither A or B
Both A and B
124
Manual transmission difficult to shift all gears when cold. Cause?
A: Bent shift fork
Neither A or B
Both A and B
B: Wrong transmission fluid
125
Transaxle umping out of gear. A: worn shift linkage B: excessive internal geartrain end play
choose #3 my lord
both a and b
B only
A only
126
A vibration occurs at 40mph driving after a clutch was replaced. All could cause EXCEPT
Out of balance driveshaft
Hose clamps that wree found on driveshaft were moved
Driveshaft reinstalled in different position than removed
Loosed center support bearing bracket bolts
127
Shifter on a manual transmission is loose and missing one "gate". Cause?
worn out shifter bushing
bad blocker ring
broken detent spring
worn out shift tower bushing
128
On vehicle with limited slip diff, what is likely cause of a chattering noise only when turning
worn differential side gears
worn differential pinion gears
Lubricant type or condition
Low clutch preload
129
A noise is heard from the transaxle while at stop and in gear, clutch is disengaged. Cause?
Pilot bearing
Mainshaft bearing
Differential bearing
Countershaft bearing
130
Electrically activated 4WD will not engage. Who is correct?
Neither A or B
Both A and B
A: Broken transfer case chain could cause
B: Bad front axle electric shift unit could cause
131
Which of the of the following is true:
Both
Neither
Pinion bearing preload can be checked w carrier&ring gear on
Rng gr runout can b chckd aftr carrier bearing prload is set
132
When reassembling a transaxle, which of these bearing may require a preload?
Caged needle bearings
Straight roller bearings
Tapered roller bearings
Ball bearings
133
Which is being checked in the image shown?
transmission operating angle
driveshaft angle
drive pinion angle
u joint operating angle
134
4WD hard to shift form 4Hi to 2WD while driving highway but ok when stopped. Also noisey in 4WD
overfilled transfer case
mismatched tires
cracked hi-low fork
Worn input shaft bearing
135
Inspection of a differential ring gear tooth pattern reveals uneven pattern around ring gear
excessive pinion bearing preload
bent companion flange
excessive runout
too much backlash
136
What is being checked in the image shown?
Spring height
friction disc material thickness
spline alignment
clutch straighness
137
ring gear runout within spec. backlash: .004" .006" .007" and .0011" measurement indicates:
a bad pinon gear
to much pinion gear depth
too much pinion preload
backlash needs to be readjusted
138
A FWD has a clicking noise on turns only
A: Worn outboard CV joint
B: Worn inboard CV joint
Both A and B
Neither A or B
139
A FWD makes whining noise that gets louder as the vehicle speed increases. Possible cause?
Incorrect differential side bearing preload
A bent 1-2 shift fork
A worn release (throw out) bearing
A seized input shaft pilot bearing
140
The clutch will not disengage immediately after replacing the clutch kit. Most likely cause?
Clutch disc is too thick
Worn engine mounts
Clutch disc installed backwards
Worn transmission shift linkage
141
A clutch chatters when accelerating from a stop.
Oil on the clutch plate
Excessive release bearing clearance
Leaking clutch master cylinder
Contaminated clutch hydraulic system
142
A vehicle with a hydraulic clutch is hard to shift into gear and creeps forward at lights.
Wrong transmission fluid
Worn clutch disc
Master cylinder pushrod is adjusted too long
Air in the hydraulic system
143
The damaged clutch shown was replaced and failed shortly after the job. Most likely cause?
Clutch friction surface contamination
Improperly torqued pressure plate
Missing engine dowel pins
Driving with foot resting on the clutch pedal
144
Transmission is growling in all forward gears except 4th. Most likely cause is a:
Worn countershaft bearing
Worn mainshaft rear bearing
Chipped input shaft
BAd synchronizer blocking ring
145
A 5 spd transaxle has hard 3-4 shift. A: could be a bent shift fork B: could be a chipped 4th
Neither
B only
Both
A only
146
Two techs are discussing picture shown
B: Mark driveshafts before removal
Both A and B
A: Leave hose clamps when removing driveshaft
Neither A or B
147
5 spd RWD trans is noisy in all forward gears except 4th (direct). Most likely cause is a worn:
Countershaft bearing
Input shaft bearing
Main-shaft thrust bearing
Rear output shaft bearing

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