Exam 2: Drivetrain Theory Special Tools and Procedures Shop Manual

What tool displays the amount of torque exerted on a bolt when pressure is applied to the tool's handle?

List three examples of basic measuring tools.

What type of calipers are easy to read and typically can be switched for SAE or metric measurement?

List three examples of lifting tools used in the shop.

While a floor jack and jack stands are acceptable, the hydraulic floor lift is the safest lifting tool for a vehicle.

When normal operating loads are great, gear trains are often preloaded to increase the deflection of parts.

List the three drive sizes for light-duty impact wrenches and two drive sizes for heavy-duty wrenches/.

When tightening bolts, Newton-meters and foot-pounds are measures of _____.

Discuss the functions and importance of proper lubrication in transmissions and transaxles.

Technical service bulletins (TSBs) are provided to update information found in service manuals.

A foot-pound is the work or pressure accomplished by a force of one pound through a distance of one foot.

The third character of a vehicle's VIN identifies the engine type in the vehicle.

Technician A says fatigue breaks are the most common type of bolt failure. Technician B says overtightening the bolt causes a fatigue break. Who is more correct?

Which character of a vehicle's VIN represents the country of origin (manufacture)?

A voluntary certification program for automotive, heavy-duty truck, auto body repair, and engine machine shop technicians is offered by _____.

_____ are versatile measuring tools used for a direct reading of inside and outside diameters and depth.

_____ tools are typically used by technicians because they have more torque, weigh less, and require less maintenance.

How is diagnosis used in automotive repair? What are the seven steps most good technicians use in diagnosis?

How is a cherry picker used by a technician in an automotive shop?

The twisting force used to turn a fastener against the friction between the threads and between the head of the fastener and the surface of the component is called _____.