Exam 38: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles

Which of the following gear ratios shows an overdrive condition?

While discussing the shift linkage of a typical five-speed transmission, Technician A says three shift rails are needed. Technician B says only the center shift rail is machined with interlock and detent notches. Who is correct?

When a small gear drives a larger gear, the output speed _____.

Final drive ratios are being discussed. Technician A says that the final drive ratio is the gear ratio of the ring gear and pinion gear in a rear axle. Technician B says the final drive ratio is the gear ratio of the pinion gear and ring gear in a transaxle. Who is correct?

Shifter linkages are being discussed. Technician A says the shifter interlock prevents the selection of more than one gear during shifting. Technician B says when one of the shift rails is moved by the shifter, the interlock pins hold the other shift rails in their neutral position. Who is correct?