Exam 41: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

The function of the throttle valve in the valve body is to ______.

The ___________ is multiplier of torque converter fluid power.

Technician A says the turbine shaft is splined to the turbine and transfers power from the torque converter to the transmission's main driveshaft. Technician B says the transmission oil pump is driven by the turbine shaft. Who is correct?

Which is not a component of the torque converter?

Two technicians are discussing transmission bearings. Technician A says thrust washers are used to support radial loads. Technician B says thrust washers are used to support axial loads. Who is correct?

Single wrap and double wrap are types of ______.

What is the function of the valve body?

Which of the following is NOT a type of rubber seal used in an automatic transmission?

Technician A says Teflon seals are harder and wear the seal surface faster than metal seals. Technician B says scarf-cut Teflon seals require special tools for installation. Who is correct?

In a simple planetary gearset, whenever the planetary carrier is held, the condition will be ______.

Explain the functions of the torque converter.

A tapered roller bearing is designed to accept ______ loads.

If the sun gear and planetary carrier are both driven (locked together), the gear ratio will be ______.

The ____________________ clutch located within the stator assembly allows the stator to rotate in one direction only.

The Ravigneaux gearset has ______.

What is the difference between torque converter rotary fluid flow and vortex fluid flow?

Identify and briefly describe the purpose of the three basic components used in a conventional torque converter.

A check ball is a simple hydraulic valve.

Describe a CVT.

A Belleville spring is commonly found inside a _____.