The following provides a smooth means of disengagement and engagement between the

engine and the remainder of transmission system

A. Clutch
B. Gearbox
C. Propeller shaft
D. Differential
ANSWER: A

The following diverts the power at right angles towards the driving wheels
A. Torque tube
B. Transfer case
C. Final drive
D. Differential
ANSWER: C

Mechanical transmission can be of following class(es)

A. Clutch, gearbox and live axle transmission
B. Clutch, gearbox and dead axle transmission
C. Clutch, gearbox and axleless transmission
D. All of the above
ANSWER: D

The live axle houses

A. Final drive
B. Differential
C. half shafts
D. All of the above
ANSWER: D

Transfer case is located next to the gearbox in

A. Front wheel drive
B. Rear wheel drive
C. Four wheel drive
D. All of the above
ANSWER: C

In four wheel drive there is (are)

A. no live axle
B. one live axle
C. two live axles
D. one dead axle
ANSWER: C

Tandem drive vehicle has (have)

A. no drive axle
B. two drive axles at front
C. one drive axle at rear
D. two drive axles at rear
ANSWER: D

Axle which form compact unit with gearbox, clutch and engine are called
A. Tandem axle
B. power packed axle
C. compact axle
D. none of the above
ANSWER: B

The following type of transmission uses chain and sprocket to transmit power
A. Clutch, gearbox and live axle transmission
B. Clutch, gearbox and dead axle transmission
C. Clutch, gearbox and axleless transmission
D. All of the above
ANSWER: B

The torque tube is a tubular member which encloses the

A. propeller shaft
B. half shafts
C. differential
D. axle
ANSWER: A

The following is not a part of driving axle unit

A. Propeller shaft
B. Final drive
C. Differential
D. Half shafts
ANSWER: A

The following is known as positive clutch

A. Single plate clutch
B. Cone clutch
C. Dog clutch
D. Centrifugal clutch
ANSWER: C

The following is an automatic clutch which is controlled by engine speed

A. Cone clutch
B. Centrifugal clutch
C. fluid clutch
D. Disc clutch
ANSWER: C

The tilting of the front wheels away from the vertical is called
A. caster
B. camber
C. toe-in
D. toe-out
ANSWER: B

Caster action on the front wheels of a vehicle will

A. make it easier for the driver to take corners
B. help reduce the load on the king-pins
C. automatically achieve the straight wheel position
D. none of the mentioned
ANSWER: C

In the steering gear, a gear sector or toothed roller is meshed with a

A. ball bearing
B. roller bearing
C. worm
D. steering wheel
ANSWER: C

Too much toe-in will be noticed by

A. excessive tyre wear because of taking corners
B. steering wander
C. feathering of tyres
D. light steering
ANSWER: A

Hard steering is a result of

A. very loose steering linkage
B. worn out steering linkage
C. too loose front wheel bearings
D. incorrect lubricant
ANSWER: D

Excessive play or looseness in the steering system is caused by

A. worn out front wheel bearings
B. broken or bent steering arms or knuckles
C. too tight spherical ball joints
D. insufficient lubricant
ANSWER: A

Excessive play can be fixed by

A. replacing the bent or broken parts
B. replacing the brake lining
C. tightening the loose bearings
D. none of the mentioned
ANSWER: C