Exam 8: Transmissions and Driveline Systems

Two technicians are discussing transmissions. Technician A says that a RWD transmission has an integral final drive. Technician B says only transaxles have an integral final drive. Who is correct?

How many shafts are normally in a RWD transmission?

Which component is excluded as part of the torque converter?

Two technicians are discussing torque converters. Technician A says that the torque converter replaces a clutch assembly. Technician B says that torque converters use a fluid coupling instead of a clutch. Who is correct?

A torque convertor works in the same fashion as a clutch.

Provide a brief overview of how an automatic transmission or transaxle operates.

What term refers to the fluid flow in a torque converter in a stopped vehicle with the engine idling?

Two technicians are discussing transmissions. Technician A says that automatic transmissions utilize hydraulics and valves to operate the transmission. Technician B says that automatic transmissions have a mechanical connection to the engine at all times. Who is correct?

How many gears does a planetary gearset have?

What torque converter subassembly component allows the turbine to rotate in one direction only?

Describe a mechanical clutch linkage.

What is true of spool valves?

Which statement is true of gear ratios?

Two technicians are discussing transmission bands. Technician A says that bands wrap around a drum inside the transmission. Technician B says that bands are mechanically applied. Who is correct?

The CVT uses _____ and electronic controls.

Clutches couple and uncouple the engine's power and the transmission/transaxle.

What term refers to the high spots on a spool valve?

What does a CVT use rather than gearsets to move the vehicle?

Two technicians are discussing drive shafts. Technician A says that driveshafts are solid steel tubes. Technician B says a driveshaft requires only one universal joint. Who is correct?

Which statement is true of differentials?