Question 1

When fourth gear is selected on a five-speed manual transmission, the synchronizer couples the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  fourth speed gear to the mainshaft 
B)  clutch [input] gear to the mainshaft 
C)  both "fourth speed gear to the mainshaft" and "clutch [input] gear to the mainshaft" 
D)  neither "fourth speed gear to the mainshaft" nor "clutch [input] gear to the mainshaft"

Question 2

The shifter fork engages a groove in the synchronizer ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The shifter fork engages a groove in...

Question 3

When a small gear is meshed with a much larger gear, the input gear is often called a ___________________ gear, regardless of its tooth design.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a small gear is meshed with...

Question 4

The synchronizer ____________________ is precisely machined to slide onto the clutch hub smoothly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The synchronizer ____________________ is precisely machined to...

Question 5

Shift linkages are being discussed. Technician A says cables are used to connect the shift lever to the transmission. Technician B says rods are used to connect the shift lever to the transmission. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Technician A says an overdrive gear ratio is less than 1 to 1. Technician B says overdrive ratios provide more torque than underdrive ratios. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

When a large gear drives a smaller gear, the output speed _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases and torque decreases 
B)  decreases and torque increases 
C)  increases and torque increases 
D)  increases and torque decreases

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic manual transmission shafts?

Accepted Answer

A)  input shaft 
B)  countershaft 
C)  mainshaft 
D)  transfer shaft

Question 9

Technician A says the transmission allows the driven wheels to spin faster than the engine. Technician B says the transmission multiplies the torque produced by the engine. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

A(n) _____ gear is used to transfer motion without changing rotational direction.

Accepted Answer

A)  differential 
B)  spur 
C)  counter 
D)  idler

Question 11

A 2.85:1 ratio represents a gear ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A 2.85:1 ratio represents a gear ____________________....

Question 12

How is a gear pitch calculated?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How is a gear pitch calculated?...

Question 13

Most transaxles require a pilot bearing in the flywheel to support the input shaft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the function of a synchronizer?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the function of a synchronizer?...

Question 15

When the 1-2 shift rail is moved into first gear, the 3-4 and 5-R shift rails are prevented from moving by the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  detent ball and spring 
B)  shifter plate 
C)  shift fork 
D)  interlock pin

Question 16

Technician A says the main gears are also called speed gears. Technician B says speed gears freewheel around the mainshaft until they are locked to it by the engagement of their shift synchronizer unit. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Transaxles are commonly used on rear-wheel drive vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Gear ratios are being discussed. Technician A says higher gear ratios allow for higher vehicle speeds and more torque. Technician B says lower gear ratios provide less torque and reduce vehicle speed. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Describe shift blocking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe shift blocking....

Question 20

A transmission or transaxle uses meshed gears of various sizes to give the engine a mechanical advantage over its driving wheels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 38: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles

When fourth gear is selected on a five-speed manual transmission, the synchronizer couples the ______.

The shifter fork engages a groove in the synchronizer ___________________.

When a small gear is meshed with a much larger gear, the input gear is often called a ___________________ gear, regardless of its tooth design.

The synchronizer ____________________ is precisely machined to slide onto the clutch hub smoothly.

Shift linkages are being discussed. Technician A says cables are used to connect the shift lever to the transmission. Technician B says rods are used to connect the shift lever to the transmission. Who is correct?

Technician A says an overdrive gear ratio is less than 1 to 1. Technician B says overdrive ratios provide more torque than underdrive ratios. Who is correct?

When a large gear drives a smaller gear, the output speed _____.

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic manual transmission shafts?

Technician A says the transmission allows the driven wheels to spin faster than the engine. Technician B says the transmission multiplies the torque produced by the engine. Who is correct?

A(n) _____ gear is used to transfer motion without changing rotational direction.

A 2.85:1 ratio represents a gear ____________________.

How is a gear pitch calculated?

Most transaxles require a pilot bearing in the flywheel to support the input shaft.

What is the function of a synchronizer?

When the 1-2 shift rail is moved into first gear, the 3-4 and 5-R shift rails are prevented from moving by the ______.

Technician A says the main gears are also called speed gears. Technician B says speed gears freewheel around the mainshaft until they are locked to it by the engagement of their shift synchronizer unit. Who is correct?

Transaxles are commonly used on rear-wheel drive vehicles.

Gear ratios are being discussed. Technician A says higher gear ratios allow for higher vehicle speeds and more torque. Technician B says lower gear ratios provide less torque and reduce vehicle speed. Who is correct?

Describe shift blocking.

A transmission or transaxle uses meshed gears of various sizes to give the engine a mechanical advantage over its driving wheels.