Chapter 11 Manual Transaxle Problems, Troubleshooting, and Service 241 Copyright by Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 9. Technician A says that engine and transaxle misalignment can cause hard shifting. Technician B says that broken engine or transaxle mounts can cause gear slipout. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 10. Transaxle gears may be held to their shaft by each of the following except: (A) snap rings. (B) integral construction. (C) a press fit. (D) case-hardened bolts. 11. Synchronizer blocking rings should be handled carefully, since they are made of _____. (A) plastic (B) brass (C) aluminum (D) cast iron 12. A transaxle case is to be reassembled. Technician A says that you must not replace RTV sealer with a thick gasket on the transaxle case. Technician B says that you can use a thicker gasket than recommended to help ensure the case does not leak. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 13. Which of the following would be the least likely cause of transaxle gear clash? (A) Misadjusted clutch. (B) Worn shift linkage. (C) Low lubricant level. (D) Damaged synchronizers. 14. Technician A says that the CV axles should be allowed to hang from the transaxle so that they may be easily removed. Technician B says that the engine should be supported by a special fixture before the engine and transaxle mounts are loosened. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 15. If the transaxle differential assembly is separate from the transmission assembly, it should be disassembled _____. (A) whenever the transaxle is removed from the vehicle (B) when the transaxle is disassembled (C) only if the technician suspects that it is defective (D) only if it is leaking lubricant 16. A reassembled transaxle has improper endplay. Technician A says that the endplay is measured with dial indicators and special measuring tools. Technician B says that the endplay is adjusted by selective thickness shims or by turning adjusting nuts. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 17. Each of the following statements about manual transaxle shift linkages is true except: (A) some foreign vehicles have column-mounted gearshift levers. (B) shift linkage may be cable operated. (C) linkage adjustment mechanisms are often found in the gearshift lever assembly. (D) shift linkage rods or cables are longer than those on rear-wheel drive transmissions.