Question 1

To combat the adverse effects of torque steer, manufacturers will limit the _____ of their engine to avoid severe torque steer.

Accepted Answer

A)  weight 
B)  size 
C)  horsepower output 
D)  power input 
A)  weight 
B)  size 
C)  horsepower output 
D)  power input C

Question 2

The Rzeppa CV-joint contains ____ ball bearings.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 to 6 
B)  6 to 10 
C)  10 to 12 
D)  13 to 15 
A)  3 to 6 
B)  6 to 10 
C)  10 to 12 
D)  13 to 15 A

Question 3

The two basic varieties of CV joints are the ball-type and the tripod-type joints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What is one of the most important components of a FWD drive axle?

Accepted Answer

A)  shaft 
B)  U-joint 
C)  CV joint 
D)  strut 
A)  shaft 
B)  U-joint 
C)  CV joint 
D)  strut

Question 5

The drive axles are supported in the steering knuckle by roller bearings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Technician A says the amount of torque steer a vehicle is dependent on the length of the axle shafts. Technician B says a factor that affects torque steer is the amount of power the engine produces. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 7

Explain the "full-floating type" of drive axle used in transaxles.

Accepted Answer

A "full-floating type" of drive axle doe

Question 8

Outer joints typically wear at a higher rate than inner joints because of the increased range of operating angles to which they are subjected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why is it important to consider the ABS (antilock brake system) when servicing a CV joint?

Accepted Answer

Many vehicles equipped with ABS have spe

Question 10

What is torque steer? What causes it?

Accepted Answer

Torque steer describes a condition in wh

Question 11

Most automobiles use a fixed inboard type of CV joint for front-wheel drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the typical FWD drive axle arrangement figure shown, name the parts that are indicated by the arrows.

Accepted Answer

a. outer joint 
b. i

Question 13

Explain the difference between a Rzeppa CV joint and tripod CV-joint.

Accepted Answer

The Rzeppa constant velocity joint (ball

Question 14

Torque steer is more prominent on FWD vehicles with high-output engines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are Torque Steer Compensation (TSC) programs?

Accepted Answer

Torque Steer Compensation (TSC

Question 16

Technician A says the most commonly used type of CV-joint is the ball type. Technician B says it is the Rzeppa type. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 17

What are two commonly used boot clamps on a CV joint?

Accepted Answer

The two commonly use

Question 18

When a Rzeppa CV joint is modified to become a plunging joint by making the grooves in the inner race longer, it is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cross groove CV joint 
B)  tripod CV joint 
C)  double-offset CV joint 
D)  countertrack CV joint 
A)  cross groove CV joint 
B)  tripod CV joint 
C)  double-offset CV joint 
D)  countertrack CV joint

Question 19

Technician A says the inner race of the Rzeppa CV-joint is connected to the drive axle. Technician B says the ball bearings rotate on a trunnion within the outer housing. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 20

What is the purpose of the CV joint?

Accepted Answer

CV joints are used to transfer a uniform

To combat the adverse effects of torque steer, manufacturers will limit the _____ of their engine to avoid severe torque steer.

The Rzeppa CV-joint contains ____ ball bearings.

The two basic varieties of CV joints are the ball-type and the tripod-type joints.

What is one of the most important components of a FWD drive axle?

The drive axles are supported in the steering knuckle by roller bearings.

Technician A says the amount of torque steer a vehicle is dependent on the length of the axle shafts. Technician B says a factor that affects torque steer is the amount of power the engine produces. Who is correct?

Explain the "full-floating type" of drive axle used in transaxles.

Outer joints typically wear at a higher rate than inner joints because of the increased range of operating angles to which they are subjected.

Why is it important to consider the ABS (antilock brake system) when servicing a CV joint?

What is torque steer? What causes it?

Most automobiles use a fixed inboard type of CV joint for front-wheel drive.

In the typical FWD drive axle arrangement figure shown, name the parts that are indicated by the arrows.

Explain the difference between a Rzeppa CV joint and tripod CV-joint.

Torque steer is more prominent on FWD vehicles with high-output engines.

What are Torque Steer Compensation (TSC) programs?

Technician A says the most commonly used type of CV-joint is the ball type. Technician B says it is the Rzeppa type. Who is correct?

What are two commonly used boot clamps on a CV joint?

When a Rzeppa CV joint is modified to become a plunging joint by making the grooves in the inner race longer, it is called a _____.

Technician A says the inner race of the Rzeppa CV-joint is connected to the drive axle. Technician B says the ball bearings rotate on a trunnion within the outer housing. Who is correct?

What is the purpose of the CV joint?

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Exam 5: Front Drive Axles Servicing Front Drive Axles

To combat the adverse effects of torque steer, manufacturers will limit the _____ of their engine to avoid severe torque steer.

The Rzeppa CV-joint contains ____ ball bearings.

The two basic varieties of CV joints are the ball-type and the tripod-type joints.

What is one of the most important components of a FWD drive axle?

The drive axles are supported in the steering knuckle by roller bearings.

Technician A says the amount of torque steer a vehicle is dependent on the length of the axle shafts. Technician B says a factor that affects torque steer is the amount of power the engine produces. Who is correct?

Explain the "full-floating type" of drive axle used in transaxles.

Outer joints typically wear at a higher rate than inner joints because of the increased range of operating angles to which they are subjected.

Why is it important to consider the ABS (antilock brake system) when servicing a CV joint?

What is torque steer? What causes it?

Most automobiles use a fixed inboard type of CV joint for front-wheel drive.

In the typical FWD drive axle arrangement figure shown, name the parts that are indicated by the arrows.

Explain the difference between a Rzeppa CV joint and tripod CV-joint.

Torque steer is more prominent on FWD vehicles with high-output engines.

What are Torque Steer Compensation (TSC) programs?

Technician A says the most commonly used type of CV-joint is the ball type. Technician B says it is the Rzeppa type. Who is correct?

What are two commonly used boot clamps on a CV joint?

When a Rzeppa CV joint is modified to become a plunging joint by making the grooves in the inner race longer, it is called a _____.

Technician A says the inner race of the Rzeppa CV-joint is connected to the drive axle. Technician B says the ball bearings rotate on a trunnion within the outer housing. Who is correct?

What is the purpose of the CV joint?

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Differentials and Drive Axles Servicing Differentials and Drive Axles

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