240 Manual Drive Trains and Axles Copyright by Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 1. Each of the following statements about transaxle problems is true except: (A) downshifting at high speeds can damage the synchronizers. (B) high fluid level will reduce part wear. (C) water in the lubricating oil will cause gear pitting. (D) wear of moving transaxle parts can be attributed to high mileage. 2. A front-wheel drive vehicle is noisy in first gear only. Technician A says that the first thing to check is the clutch adjustment. Technician B says that the first thing to check is the condition of the vehicle tires. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 3. A vehicle with a manual transaxle is experiencing hard shifting. Technician A says to check for bent or worn shift linkage. Technician B says to check for linkage in need of lubrication or adjustment. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 4. A driver complains of a manual transaxle coming out of gear. Technician A says a detent mechanism may be faulty. Technician B says to check the shift linkage adjustment. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 5. A car with a manual transaxle is experiencing gear clash. Technician A says to check the synchronizers first. Technician B says to check the clutch adjustment first. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 6. A vehicle with a manual transaxle has a no-drive condition. The engine continues to run when the clutch is released (up position). Technician A says that the no- drive condition could be caused by locked transaxle gears. Technician B says that the no-drive condition could be caused by stripped transaxle gears. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 7. Each of the following service operations can be performed while the transaxle is installed in the vehicle except: (A) clutch replacement. (B) clutch adjustment. (C) axle seal replacement. (D) shift linkage replacement. 8. Technician A says that some internal transaxle parts can be serviced by removing an access cover. Technician B says that it is usually easier to remove the engine when the transaxle must be removed. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 8. In your own words, explain a general procedure for removing a transaxle. 9. Why must you not let the weight of a manual transaxle rest on the clutch assembly? 10. Since transaxles have _____ gears and shafts than most manual transmissions found on rear-wheel drive vehicles, they are more likely to become worn or damaged. (A) smaller (B) larger (C) more (D) less ASE-Type Questions—Chapter 11