Exam 40: Drive Axles and Differentials

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A popping or clicking noise when turning indicates a possible worn ______ CV joint.

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The final drive gears in the drive axle assembly are sized to provide a gear speed increase and torque reduction.

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What is the function of the ring and pinion gears in the rear axle of an RWD vehicle?

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A collapsible pinion spacer is used to set the ______.

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In a hypoid gearset, the drive pinion meshes with the ring gear at gear centerline.

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The double-offset joint is typically used in applications that require ______.

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Technician A says axles with a numerically high gear ratio such as 4.11 allow the engine to run slower at any given speed, resulting in better fuel conservation. Technician B says axles with numerically low gear ratio such as 2.83 allow for fast acceleration and good pulling power. Who is correct?

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The differential pinion gears do not rotate on the pinion shaft when both driving wheels are turning at the same speed.

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When the yokes are in the same plane, the joints are said to be ______.

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Technician A says the outer CV joints of FWD axle shafts are nine times more likely to need replacement than the inner joints. Technician B says a worn cage or race can cause a clicking sound during a turn. Who is correct?

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C-shaped washers [C-locks] are used to retain the axle shaft used with _____ bearings.

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A(n) ____________________ floating axle has one wheel bearing per wheel on the outside of the axle housing.

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Technician A says a hunting gearset is one in which one drive pinion gear tooth contacts only certain ring gear teeth. Technician B says a partial nonhunting gearset is one in which one pinion tooth contacts only six ring gear teeth. Who is correct?

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Name the three ways in which CV joints can be classified.

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When the yokes at each end of a driveshaft are in the same plane, the joints are said to be in ___________________.

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Pinion gear depth is adjusted by ______.

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The double-offset joint uses a cylindrical outer housing with straight grooves and is typically used in applications that require higher operating angles and greater plunge depth.

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Technician A says a fixed-style CV joint may be called a Rzeppa joint. Technician B says a plunging-style CV joint may be called a Rzeppa joint. Who is correct?

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Technician A says the outboard CV joint allows torque to be transmitted through a working angle of up to 20 degrees as the suspension moves up and down. Technician B says the CV joint transmits torque to the front wheels at an angle of up to 40 degrees as the vehicle is steered right and left. Who is correct?

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A ___________________ permits the effective length of the drive shaft to change with the movement of the rear suspension and drive axle assembly.

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