Exam 39: Manual Transmission and Transaxle Service

A transmission is being assembled, but the mainshaft and input shaft do not easily slide into their bores in the transmission case. Technician A installs the mainshaft assembly into the case by tightening the extension housing retaining bolts. Technician B installs the input shaft by tightening the front bearing retainer bolts. Who is correct?

Name three components of the differential assembly.

End play and preload are usually set by placing ____________________ under the bearing caps.

Hard shifting may be caused by _____.

Manual transmission/transaxle lubricants in use today include ______.

An engine support fixture is used to hold the engine in place while removing a ______.

When inspecting the manual transmission magnet, if there is not evidence of brass on the magnet, the blocker rings are in good condition.

Technician A says hard shifting in all gears may be caused by a single worn synchronizer assembly. Technician B says hard shifting in all gears may be caused by incorrect clutch linkage adjustment. Who is correct?

The dog (clutch)teeth of the synchronizer are rounded. Technician A says  the synchronizer should be reused. Technician B says the movement of the synchronizer sleeve on the shaft should be checked. Who is correct?

A growling noise that occurs when the transaxle is in neutral, the vehicle is not moving, the engine is running, and the clutch is engaged is most likely caused by the ______ bearing.

Transaxle repair is being discussed. Technician A says in some cases, flange-mounted drive shafts may be left attached to the wheel and hub assembly and only unbolted at the transmission flange. Technician B says never separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle as this may cause wheel alignment problems. Who is correct?

If one gear tooth on a countergear assembly is broken, the entire assembly must be replaced.

What do shiny metallic particles in the oil indicate?

Some manual transmissions/transaxles have a dipstick to check the fluid level.

A broken clutch cable may be caused by worn engine or transmission mounts.

Gold-colored particles in the transmission fluid are an indication of worn ______.

Technician A says spinning bearings with compressed air is a good way to dry them. Technician B says spinning a bearing with air may cause it to be damaged. Who is correct?

While discussing transmission/transaxle rebuilding procedures, Technician A says shims located under bearing cups should always be replaced. Technician B keeps all shims and bearing races together and identified for reinstallation in their original location. Who is correct?

Technician A says a transmission noise is caused by something internal if it is most noticeable during a test drive. Technician B says the noise is caused by the clutch if the noise disappears when the clutch is disengaged. Who is correct?

Technician A uses a soft-face hammer to tap a bearing into its bore. Technician B uses a ball-peen hammer and brass drift. Who is correct?