Question 1

List the names of the seven parts of a clutch disc indicated by the arrows in the figure below.

Accepted Answer

a. friction ring 
b. hub flange 
c. stop pin 
d. cushion (marcel) springs 
e. torsional coil springs 
f. facings (friction surfaces) 
g. drive washer

Question 2

When the clutch is engaged, spring force clamps the friction disk between the pressure plate and the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  flywheel 
B)  differential 
C)  reaction plate 
D)  clutch pedal 
A)  flywheel 
B)  differential 
C)  reaction plate 
D)  clutch pedal A

Question 3

List the eight main parts of the manual transmission clutch indicated by the arrows in the figure shown.

Accepted Answer

a. clutch housing 
b. clutch fork ball stud 
c. clutch fork 
d. clutch linkage 
e. pressure plate assembly 
f. flywheel 
g. clutch disc 
h. release bearing and hub

Question 4

The clutch shaft extends from the front of the transmission and is splined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The clutch cover is bolted to the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  friction disk 
B)  flywheel 
C)  car frame 
D)  engine block 
A)  friction disk 
B)  flywheel 
C)  car frame 
D)  engine block

Question 6

In the diaphragm-spring clutch, forward movement of the throw-out bearing causes the diaphragm spring to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  straighten 
B)  expand 
C)  contract 
D)  engage the disc 
A)  straighten 
B)  expand 
C)  contract 
D)  engage the disc

Question 7

The gears in a manual transmission are locked to their shafts by a dog clutch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Performance flywheels are usually made of nodular cast iron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the sudden release of the clutch pedal, typically done by sliding the foot off the side of the pedal, risking damage to the vehicle's drive train components?

Accepted Answer

"Dropping the clutch" is the s

Question 10

Dual clutches used in self-shifting manual transmission designs improve shifting quality and driveability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the construction of a clutch disc.

Accepted Answer

The clutch disc facing is a composition

Question 12

The primary purpose of a _____disc is to absorb power impulses from the engine that would otherwise be transmitted directly to the transmission.

Accepted Answer

A)  clutch 
B)  rigid 
C)  flexible 
D)  friction 
A)  clutch 
B)  rigid 
C)  flexible 
D)  friction

Question 13

The clutch assembly is placed between the engine and transmission on nearly all cars and trucks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the name of the pressure plate which increases load with rpm?

Accepted Answer

A semicentrifugal pr

Question 15

List the two main parts of a hydraulic clutch assembly.

Accepted Answer

The two main parts o

Question 16

List two types of pressure plates.

Accepted Answer

Two types of pressur

Question 17

The clutch disc is covered with frictional material on both sides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the semicentrifugal clutch, the force of the pressure plate against the friction disk increases with vehicle speed because of weights located on the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure plate 
B)  flywheel 
C)  release levers 
D)  clutch shaft 
A)  pressure plate 
B)  flywheel 
C)  release levers 
D)  clutch shaft

Question 19

Vehicles with automatic transmissions have _____ instead of flywheels.

Accepted Answer

A)  pilot bearings 
B)  flexplates 
C)  clutch discs 
D)  clutch shafts 
A)  pilot bearings 
B)  flexplates 
C)  clutch discs 
D)  clutch shafts

Question 20

Explain the difference between a clutch master cylinder and the slave cylinder in a hydraulic clutch system.

Accepted Answer

The clutch master cylinder performs the

List the names of the seven parts of a clutch disc indicated by the arrows in the figure below.

When the clutch is engaged, spring force clamps the friction disk between the pressure plate and the _____.

List the eight main parts of the manual transmission clutch indicated by the arrows in the figure shown.

The clutch shaft extends from the front of the transmission and is splined.

The clutch cover is bolted to the _____.

In the diaphragm-spring clutch, forward movement of the throw-out bearing causes the diaphragm spring to _____.

The gears in a manual transmission are locked to their shafts by a dog clutch.

Performance flywheels are usually made of nodular cast iron.

What is the sudden release of the clutch pedal, typically done by sliding the foot off the side of the pedal, risking damage to the vehicle's drive train components?

Dual clutches used in self-shifting manual transmission designs improve shifting quality and driveability.

Describe the construction of a clutch disc.

The primary purpose of a _____disc is to absorb power impulses from the engine that would otherwise be transmitted directly to the transmission.

The clutch assembly is placed between the engine and transmission on nearly all cars and trucks.

What is the name of the pressure plate which increases load with rpm?

List the two main parts of a hydraulic clutch assembly.

List two types of pressure plates.

The clutch disc is covered with frictional material on both sides.

In the semicentrifugal clutch, the force of the pressure plate against the friction disk increases with vehicle speed because of weights located on the _____.

Vehicles with automatic transmissions have _____ instead of flywheels.

Explain the difference between a clutch master cylinder and the slave cylinder in a hydraulic clutch system.

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Exam 3: Clutches Servicing Clutches

List the names of the seven parts of a clutch disc indicated by the arrows in the figure below.

When the clutch is engaged, spring force clamps the friction disk between the pressure plate and the _____.

List the eight main parts of the manual transmission clutch indicated by the arrows in the figure shown.

The clutch shaft extends from the front of the transmission and is splined.

The clutch cover is bolted to the _____.

In the diaphragm-spring clutch, forward movement of the throw-out bearing causes the diaphragm spring to _____.

The gears in a manual transmission are locked to their shafts by a dog clutch.

Performance flywheels are usually made of nodular cast iron.

What is the sudden release of the clutch pedal, typically done by sliding the foot off the side of the pedal, risking damage to the vehicle's drive train components?

Dual clutches used in self-shifting manual transmission designs improve shifting quality and driveability.

Describe the construction of a clutch disc.

The primary purpose of a _____disc is to absorb power impulses from the engine that would otherwise be transmitted directly to the transmission.

The clutch assembly is placed between the engine and transmission on nearly all cars and trucks.

What is the name of the pressure plate which increases load with rpm?

List the two main parts of a hydraulic clutch assembly.

List two types of pressure plates.

The clutch disc is covered with frictional material on both sides.

In the semicentrifugal clutch, the force of the pressure plate against the friction disk increases with vehicle speed because of weights located on the _____.

Vehicles with automatic transmissions have _____ instead of flywheels.

Explain the difference between a clutch master cylinder and the slave cylinder in a hydraulic clutch system.

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Four Wheel Drive Systems Servicing Four-Wheel Drive Systems

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