Question 1

A _____ transmission has parallel shafts fitted with gears in constant mesh.

Accepted Answer

A)  sliding gear 
B)  collar shift 
C)  constant mesh 
D)  synchromesh 
A)  sliding gear 
B)  collar shift 
C)  constant mesh 
D)  synchromesh B

Question 2

This figure shows five different ways to configure a transaxle system. Briefly describe the positions of the engine and transaxle in each configuration.

Accepted Answer

a. Engine is in front, transaxle is in front, and engine is transverse. 
b. Engine is in front, transaxle is in front, and engine is in plane with frame of car. 
c. Engine is in front and transaxle is in rear. 
d. Engine is in front of transaxle and transaxle is in rear. 
e. Engine is behind transaxle and transaxle is in the rear.

Question 3

RWD and transaxle cars use the same type of differentials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Advanced synchronizer designs may use multiple cones to increase the capacity of the unit while making it smaller.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All synchronizers use friction to synchronize the speed of the gear and shaft before the connection is made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the difference between a transmission and a transaxle?

Accepted Answer

Transmissions and transaxles serve basic

Question 7

The _____ assembly precisely locates the rail and shift fork and provides feel to the driver that a shift has been made.

Accepted Answer

A)  clutch 
B)  interlock 
C)  detent 
D)  zeroshift 
A)  clutch 
B)  interlock 
C)  detent 
D)  zeroshift

Question 8

How is "shifting" accomplished in an automobile?

Accepted Answer

On most models, a mechanical l

Question 9

What is the one-piece machined unit that contains first, second, third, and fourth counter gears?

Accepted Answer

The counter gear assembly is t

Question 10

What is the purpose of overdrive in the gear assembly?

Accepted Answer

Overdrive in the gear assembly

Question 11

_____ synchronizers consist of a hub (called a clutch hub), sleeve, blocking ring, and inserts or spring-and-ball detent devices.

Accepted Answer

A)  Block 
B)  Disc and plate 
C)  Plain 
D)  Pin 
A)  Block 
B)  Disc and plate 
C)  Plain 
D)  Pin

Question 12

A _____ transmission is found in vehicles which have a transaxle mounted directly to the rear differential and use a shift shaft located at the front of the transmission.

Accepted Answer

A)  remote 
B)  zeroshift 
C)  self-shifting 
D)  automatic 
A)  remote 
B)  zeroshift 
C)  self-shifting 
D)  automatic

Question 13

What is the primary advantage of moving the transmission to the rear of the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Moving the transmission to the rear of t

Question 14

_____ in a transmission that must be meshed to obtain reverse gear; it is used only in reverse, and does not transmit power when the transmission is in any other position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Counter gear 
B)  Reverse idler gear 
C)  Reverse drive gear 
D)  First gear 
A)  Counter gear 
B)  Reverse idler gear 
C)  Reverse drive gear 
D)  First gear

Question 15

What are the four types of synchronizers used in synchromesh transmissions?

Accepted Answer

Four types of synchronizers us

Question 16

What gear types are normally used in a transaxle?

Accepted Answer

Transaxles normally use fully

Question 17

In a typical five-speed transmission, there are five synchronizers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are the two primary purposes of the transmission?

Accepted Answer

The two primary purposes of th

Question 19

A five-speed transmission is usually a four-speed plus and overdrive or fifth gear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A _____ transmission is a constant mesh, collar shift transmission with synchronizers that equalize the speed of the shaft and gear before they are engaged.

Accepted Answer

A)  sliding gear 
B)  collar shift 
C)  constant mesh 
D)  synchromesh 
A)  sliding gear 
B)  collar shift 
C)  constant mesh 
D)  synchromesh

A _____ transmission has parallel shafts fitted with gears in constant mesh.

This figure shows five different ways to configure a transaxle system. Briefly describe the positions of the engine and transaxle in each configuration.

RWD and transaxle cars use the same type of differentials.

Advanced synchronizer designs may use multiple cones to increase the capacity of the unit while making it smaller.

All synchronizers use friction to synchronize the speed of the gear and shaft before the connection is made.

What is the difference between a transmission and a transaxle?

The _____ assembly precisely locates the rail and shift fork and provides feel to the driver that a shift has been made.

How is "shifting" accomplished in an automobile?

What is the one-piece machined unit that contains first, second, third, and fourth counter gears?

What is the purpose of overdrive in the gear assembly?

_____ synchronizers consist of a hub (called a clutch hub), sleeve, blocking ring, and inserts or spring-and-ball detent devices.

A _____ transmission is found in vehicles which have a transaxle mounted directly to the rear differential and use a shift shaft located at the front of the transmission.

What is the primary advantage of moving the transmission to the rear of the vehicle?

_____ in a transmission that must be meshed to obtain reverse gear; it is used only in reverse, and does not transmit power when the transmission is in any other position?

What are the four types of synchronizers used in synchromesh transmissions?

What gear types are normally used in a transaxle?

In a typical five-speed transmission, there are five synchronizers.

What are the two primary purposes of the transmission?

A five-speed transmission is usually a four-speed plus and overdrive or fifth gear.

A _____ transmission is a constant mesh, collar shift transmission with synchronizers that equalize the speed of the shaft and gear before they are engaged.

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A _____ transmission has parallel shafts fitted with gears in constant mesh.

This figure shows five different ways to configure a transaxle system. Briefly describe the positions of the engine and transaxle in each configuration.

RWD and transaxle cars use the same type of differentials.

Advanced synchronizer designs may use multiple cones to increase the capacity of the unit while making it smaller.

All synchronizers use friction to synchronize the speed of the gear and shaft before the connection is made.

What is the difference between a transmission and a transaxle?

The _____ assembly precisely locates the rail and shift fork and provides feel to the driver that a shift has been made.

How is "shifting" accomplished in an automobile?

What is the one-piece machined unit that contains first, second, third, and fourth counter gears?

What is the purpose of overdrive in the gear assembly?

_____ synchronizers consist of a hub (called a clutch hub), sleeve, blocking ring, and inserts or spring-and-ball detent devices.

A _____ transmission is found in vehicles which have a transaxle mounted directly to the rear differential and use a shift shaft located at the front of the transmission.

What is the primary advantage of moving the transmission to the rear of the vehicle?

_____ in a transmission that must be meshed to obtain reverse gear; it is used only in reverse, and does not transmit power when the transmission is in any other position?

What are the four types of synchronizers used in synchromesh transmissions?

What gear types are normally used in a transaxle?

In a typical five-speed transmission, there are five synchronizers.

What are the two primary purposes of the transmission?

A five-speed transmission is usually a four-speed plus and overdrive or fifth gear.

A _____ transmission is a constant mesh, collar shift transmission with synchronizers that equalize the speed of the shaft and gear before they are engaged.

Manual Drive Trains and Axles Safety

Drivetrain Theory Special Tools and Procedures Shop Manual

Clutches Servicing Clutches

Front Drive Axles Servicing Front Drive Axles

Drive Shafts and Universal Joints Servicing Drive Shafts and Universal Joints

Differentials and Drive Axles

Four Wheel Drive Systems Servicing Four-Wheel Drive Systems

Diagnosing 4wd and Awd Control Systems Advanced Four-Wheel-Drive Systems

Drivetrain Electrical and Electronic Systems Servicing Drivetrain Electrical Systems

Electronically Controlled and Automated Transmissions Diagnosing Advanced Electronic Systems

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