Question 1

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

Question 2

A transaxle for a front-wheel drive car is usually mounted cross-wise with the engine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the difference between a transmission and a transaxle?

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Question 4

RWD and transaxle cars use the same type of differentials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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Question 6

_____ 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

Question 7

The use of incorrect transmission fluid is unlikely to impact shift quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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

Question 11

How is "shifting" accomplished in an automobile?

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Question 12

What is the term used to describe a set of gear teeth which contain gaps between the teeth and are not close together?

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Question 13

Technician A says some vehicles have the transmission remotely mounted from the differential. Technician B says the transaxle includes the transmission and final drive. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Synchronizing devices in the transmission synchronize gears that are about to be _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  locked 
B)  unlocked 
C)  stopped 
D)  started

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What gear types are normally used in a transaxle?

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Question 17

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

Question 18

Which transmission design is currently used only on farm and industrial machines?

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Question 19

In the synchronizer assembly figure shown, list the names of the parts indicated by arrows. 
  
a. 
  
d. 
  
b. 
  
e. 
  
c. 
  
f.

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Exam 4: Manual Transmissions Transaxles Servicing Transmissions Transaxles

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.

A transaxle for a front-wheel drive car is usually mounted cross-wise with the engine.

What is the difference between a transmission and a transaxle?

RWD and transaxle cars use the same type of differentials.

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

_____ 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?

The use of incorrect transmission fluid is unlikely to impact shift quality.

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.

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 term used to describe a set of gear teeth which contain gaps between the teeth and are not close together?

Technician A says some vehicles have the transmission remotely mounted from the differential. Technician B says the transaxle includes the transmission and final drive. Who is correct?

Synchronizing devices in the transmission synchronize gears that are about to be _____.

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

What gear types are normally used in a transaxle?

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

Which transmission design is currently used only on farm and industrial machines?

In the synchronizer assembly figure shown, list the names of the parts indicated by arrows. a. d. b. e. c. f.