Section 6 - Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

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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which combination of gears:

a. Two forward and one reverse c. Three forward and no reverse
b. Three forward and one reverse d. Four forward and one reverse

11. Technician A says a Simpson gearset uses two sun gears. Technician B says a
Simpson gearset uses two ring gears. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B

12. Technician A says a Honda nonplanetary automatic transmission is similar in

construction to a manual transmission. Technician B says a Honda nonplanetary
transmission uses individual clutches for each gear. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B

13. Technician A says CVT type transmissions use variable belts and pulleys to vary
forward speeds. Technician B says CVT design eliminates the need for a torque
converter. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B

14. Transmission bands are used to:

a. Apply torque to a planetary c. Release a planetary member
member
b. Hold a planetary member d. Convert mechanical force into
hydraulic pressure

15. Which of the following statements about multiple-disc clutches are correct?
a. The clutch piston forces the c. The clutch piston forces the clutch
pressure plate against the clutch pack against the pressure plate
pack
b. The clutch pack forces the clutch d. The pressure plate if forced against
piston against the pressure plate the clutch pack by the clutch piston

16. Which of the following is used to control endplay in the transmission?

a. Torrington bearing c. Bushing
b. Sliding bearing d. Snap rings

17. Technician A says a static seal is used between a moving and a nonmoving
component. Technician B says a static seal is used between two nonmoving
components. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B

18. Technician A says a positive seal prevents all fluid leakage between components.
Technician B says a positive seal is used only between two nonmoving
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components. Who is correct?

a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B

19. The governor in the automatic transmission is used to:

a. Control shift feel c. Control oil pump pressure
b. Limit output shaft speed d. Control upshifts and downshifts

20. Which of the following is not typically used as an electronic transmission input?
a. Brake pedal position switch c. Engine RPM
b. Air conditioning request d. Power steering pressure

21. An EAT equipped vehicle has the following concerns - MIL on, erratic upshifts
and downshifts, and an inoperative TCC. What is the most likely cause?
a. Open BPP switch c. Faulty TP sensor
b. Out of range MAP sensor signal d. Misadjusted transmission range
sensor

22. A vehicle with an EAT has an inoperative TCC. Which is the least likely cause?
a. Faulty transmission oil temperature c. Open output shaft speed sensor
sensor
b. Open brake pedal position switch d. Out of range throttle position
sensor

23. Technician A says a four speed EAT will have a shift solenoid for each gear
range. Technician B says a four speed EAT normally has one solenoid for every
two gears. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B

24. Technician A says input and output shaft speed sensors are necessary for
transmission adaptive leaning to occur. Technician B says adaptive learning
compensates for wear of the transmission components. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B

25. Technician A says all EATs have programmable modes of operation, such as a
power mode for higher performance. Technician B says all EATs have the ability
to have multiple modes of operation. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
b. Technician B d. Neither A or B

26. Technician A says some hybrid vehicles use motor/generators in the CVT units.
Technician B says some hybrids use a damper to link the engine to the
transmission. Who is correct?
a. Technician A c. Both A and B
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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