Manual transfer case

1. What are the two (2) major types of four wheel drive systems?

a) four wheel and two wheel

b) transfer case and viscous coupling

c) part-time and full-time

d) all wheel and four wheel

2. Name the type of transfer case where the driver controls the operation.

a) viscous coupling

b) part-time

c) full-time

d) locking hubs

3. To drive the front axle, transfer cases use:

a) a chain.

b) gears.

c) both a and b

d) neither a nor b

4. The transfer case usually provides three modes of operation:

a) 2L, 3L and 4L.

b) 2L, 2H and 4L.

c) 2H, 3H and 4H.

d) 2H, 4L and 4H.

5. To allow the front and rear drive axles to turn at different speeds, full-time transfer cases
may incorporate:

a) a differential or a viscous coupling.

b) locking hubs.
c) both a and b

d) neither a nor b

6. In a viscous coupling, the space between the disks is filled with:

a) gear oil.

b) transmission fluid.

c) a very thick silicone liquid.

d) none of the above

7. When engaging 4wheel drive when the vehicle is equipped with manual locking hubs you
are required to shift the transfer case into either 4L or 4H and turning the locking hubs to the
lock position.

True or False?

8. Explain what is viscous coupling?

9. Technician A says: to prevent damage and to allow speed variations throughout the drive
train, some manufacturers incorporate a differential in the transfer case, Technician B says:
To prevent damage and to allow speed variations throughout the drive train, some
manufacturers incorporate a viscous coupling in the transfer case. Who is right?

a) Technician A

b) Technician B

c) both Technicians

d) Neither Technicians

10. What is the purpose of each Transfer case mood 2h,4h,4lo and neutral

11. Vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) are designed for off-road use?

True or False?

12. Technician A says that binding or hopping during turns is not a normal condition on an
AWD vehicle, Technician B says that binding or hopping during turns is a normal condition on
an AWD vehicle to compensate for tire slippage. Who is right?
a) Technician A

b) Technician B

c) Both Technicians

d) Neither Technicians

13. Explain what is full time and part time transfer case?

14. What are some of the tire checks?

15. The main purpose of four wheel drive is to increase?

a) traction

b) torque

c) horse power

d) none of the above