Exam 18: Transmission Reassembly

Tech A states that on some transmissions it might be necessary to place components in a freezer to allow them to contract slightly. Tech B states that on some transmissions it might be necessary to place components in hot water to allow them to expand slightly. Who is correct?

What problems may occur if you fail to torque parts correctly when reassembling an automatic transmission?

What are the best tools to install a new transmission seal in the extension housing?

Technician A says preload refers to the amount of force placed on a bearing before any load is on the bearing. Technician B says free play refers to the distance that a bearing is able to turn before locking up. Who is correct?

Techncian A says preload refers to the amount of force placed on a bearing before any working load is exerted on the bearing. Technician B says free play refers to the amount that a bearing is able to move before hitting the bearing race. Who is correct?

Tech A says that it is fine to tighten bolts on a transmission using an air ratchet if you set the torque level low on the air ratchet. Tech B states that a torque wrench should always be used when torqueing bolts. Who is correct?

Technician A says you should coat lip seals with transmission assembly lube. Technician B says you can use petroleum jelly to lubricate lip seals. Who is correct?

Which of the following tools is used after the new input shaft seals are installed and before the reverse input drum is ready to be installed?

Technician A says that painting a rebuilt transmission helps to identify it as being a rebuilt transmission. Technician B says that painting a rebuilt transmission prevents the housing from leaking due to case porosity. Who is correct?

Which of the following bushings is most likely to be worn and need replacement during a transmission repair or overhaul?

When installing valve body bolts:

All of the following statements are true with respect to end play except:

Tech A states that an end play measurement that is too small can mean that you have excessive clearance in the clutch packs. Tech B states that an end play measurement that is too large means that the thrust washers are too big. Who is correct?

The technician should always use a bushing driver to install new bushings into an automatic transmission.

Technician A says you should coat lip seals with transmission assembly lube. Technician B says you can use petroleum jelly to lubricate lip seals. Who is correct?

What purpose does painting a rebuilt transmission serve?

Which of the following terms refers to the amount of force placed on a bearing before any vehicle load is on the bearing?

Tech A says that it is fine to tighten bolts on a transmission using an air ratchet if you set the torque level low on the air ratchet. Tech B states that a torque wrench should always be used when torqueing bolts. Who is correct?

On a rear-wheel drive vehicle, what needs to be removed to replace the extension housing bushing?

All of the following statements are true with respect to final transmission assembly except: