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1. Which of the following components is used to link the engine and the automatic
transmission?
a. Planetary gearset c. Torque converter
b. Valve body d. Overrunning clutch
2. All of the following are components of a torque converter except:
a. Stator c. Turbine
b. Propeller d. Lockup clutch
3. Technician A says the transmission input shaft is driven by the torque converter
impeller. Technician B says the stator drives the transmission input shaft. Who is
correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
4. The transmission oil pump is driven by the:
a. Torque converter shell c. Stator
b. Turbine d. Input shaft
5. Which of the following acts as the link between the torque converter impeller and
turbine?
a. Stator c. Transmission oil
b. Overrunning clutch d. Input shaft
6. Oil flow within a torque converter is being discussed. Technician A says rotary
oil flow is caused by engine rotation. Technician B says rotary oil flow is around
the circumference of the torque converter. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
7. When the impeller and turbine are rotating at nearly identical speeds, this is
called:
a. Lockup c. Rotary flow
b. Coupling d. Vortex flow
8. Which of the following is not a function of the torque converter clutch?
a. Reduce transmission oil heat c. Increase torque output
b. Increase fuel economy d. Reduce engine speed
9. Technician A says any part of the planetary gearset can be used as the driving or
driven member. Technician B says that two sets of gears must be locked to allow
power transfer through the planetary gearset. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
10. A single planetary gearset, one sun gear, planetary set, and ring gear, can provide
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b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
27. A vehicle shudders during torque converter clutch engagement only. Technician
A says the TCC friction surfaces should be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Technician B says the torque converter may need replaced. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
28. A vehicles automatic transmission fluid shows evidence of aeration. Technician
A says improper fluid level could be the cause. Technician B says low fluid level
may be the cause. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
29. Technician A says all automatic transmissions can have the fluid level accurately
checked while in either park or neutral. Technician B says some transmissions
require the fluid level to be checked in neutral. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
30. A faulty torque converter stator one-way clutch will cause which of the
following:
a. Slipping during gear changes c. Reduced power on take off
b. Decreased fuel economy d. Delayed gear engagement
31. A vehicle fails to achieve the specified RPM during a torque converter stall test.
Which of the following is the least likely cause?
a. Faulty stator one-way clutch c. Engine mechanical fault
b. Restricted exhaust system d. Clutch pack slipping
32. An EAT exhibits incorrect shift points. Which is the least likely cause?
a. Insufficient governor signal c. Incorrect TV adjustment
pressure
b. Misadjusted TP sensor d. Misadjusted range position sensor
33. Technician A says the primary difference between AWD and 4WD is AWD
equipped vehicles offer two speed ratios, high and low. Technician B says 4WD
vehicles use a transfer case to split power to the front and rear axles. Who is
correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
34. Technician A says 4WD low provides extra torque at very low speeds.
Technician B says 4WD low is used when pulling heavy loads. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
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35. Technician A says some vehicles should not have the 4WD engaged on dry
surfaces. Technician B says some excessive tire wear can occur with some 4WD
systems if used on dry surfaces. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
36. All of the following are used to transfer power to the front and rear axles except:
a. Viscous clutch c. Final drive assembly
b. Transfer case d. Interaxle differential
37. All of the following statements about viscous clutches are correct except:
a. Viscous clutches are self-regulatingc. Special gears and lubricants are
used in viscous clutches
b. As little as 8% speed differential d. The fluid in the clutch locks the
can lock the clutch input and output shafts
38. All of the following are axle disconnect methods except:
a. Vacuum operated disconnects c. Electrical disconnects
b. Heating element, gas, and plunger d. Cable operated disconnects
disconnects
39. Technician A says limited-slip and open differentials both apply power to the
wheel with reduced traction. Technician B says open differentials apply power
equally to both wheels. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B
40. Technician A says all AWD vehicles use a center differential to split torque
between the front and rear wheels. Technician B says some AWD vehicles use
clutch assembly on the input of the rear differential to allow torque to the rear
wheels. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B