Exam 3: General Theories of Operation

The ____________________ is splined to the input shaft of the transmission or transaxle.

____________________ is the amount of force applied and the distance over which it was applied.

Which of the following is true of an impeller?

Technician A says the impeller is driven by the force of the fluid from the turbine and is splined to the input shaft. Technician B says the torque converter's impeller is driven by the converter cover, and its rear hub drives the transmission's or transaxle's oil pump. Who is correct?

The ____________________ uses an inner and outer rotor to generate oil pressure.

A(n)____________________ tells the computer what gear the transmission or transaxle should be in.

​A _______________ sensor measures changes in the intake manifold pressure that result from changes in engine load and speed.

An engine ____________________ or ____________________ may be misdiagnosed as a transmission problem.

List four functions of ATF.

The ____________________ identifies transmissions and transaxles.

A(n)____________________ detects intake manifold absolute pressure.

____________________ verifies a weak or worn oil pump.

Fluid clutches and torque converters are one and the same.

Describe the function of solenoids and motors in automatic transmissions and the type of power they provide.

Technician A says that the temperature of the transmission is not important when checking ATF levels. Technician B says that all transmissions and transaxles have a dipstick. Who is correct?

A(n)____________________ directs hydraulic pressure through specific passages.

While doing the vehicle inspection, be sure to include a careful look at the transmission ____________________, the ____________________ of the transmission, the transmission's ____________________ system, the engine and transmission ____________________. All instrument ____________________ should be checked.

The only way to positively identify the exact design and model of transmission is by locating its ____________________ numbers

The ____________________ allows the vehicle to start in neutral or park.

Which of the following types of pump is not used in transmissions or transaxles?