Question 1

Identify the three major types of rubber seals used in automatic transmissions.

Accepted Answer

O-ring sea...

Question 2

Hypoid final drive gear assemblies are normally found in vehicles with a longitudinally placed engine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Excessive pump pressure is controlled by the ____________________ valve.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Excessive pump pressure is controlled by the...

Question 4

What is a servo?

Accepted Answer

A servo assembly converts hydr...

Question 5

A Ravigneaux planetary carrier contains both long and short planet pinions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There are two common designs of compound gear sets: the ____________________ gearset and the Ravigneaux gearset.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are two common designs of compound...

Question 7

Multiple disc clutches in an automatic transmission are engaged by spring tension and disengaged by hydraulic pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Where are lip seals used in an automatic transmission?

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Lip seals are dynamic seals. They are us...

Question 9

Name at least five components of a multiple disc clutch assembly.

Accepted Answer

clutch drum or housing
fricti...

Question 10

What is the function of the governor in automatic transmissions?

Accepted Answer

Governors were used in older, mechanical...

Question 11

_____-type and roller overrunning clutches are used to hold or drive members of the planetary gearset in one direction and allow them to freewheel in the opposite direction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ratchet
B)  Sprag
C)  Pinion
D)  all answers are correct

Question 12

What manufacturer makes automatic transaxles that do not use planetary gears and are similar in construction and operation to manual transaxles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chrysler
B)  Toyota and Lexus
C)  Honda and Acura
D)  Volkswagen and Audi

Question 13

The transmission cooler is normally located ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  in the radiator
B)  above the transmission
C)  in the back of the transmission
D)  in the transmission pan

Question 14

____________________ are the wide parts of the spool valve that ride on a thin film of oil in the valve bore of the valve body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are the wide parts of the...

Question 15

The valve body assembly is comprised of the valve body, separator plate, and transfer plate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ____________________ member of a simple planetary gearset is sometimes called the reaction member.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ member of a simple planetary...

Question 17

Technician A says a Simpson geartrain is an arrangement of two separate planetary gearsets with a common sun gear, two ring gears, and two planetary pinion carriers. Technician B says a Ravigneaux gearset has two sun gears, two sets of planet gears within a single carrier, and two ring gears. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only
B)  B only
C)  both A and B
D)  neither A nor B

Question 18

Which of the following components is NOT part of a lockup torque converter?

Accepted Answer

A)  damper assembly
B)  clutch friction plate
C)  piston plate
D)  servo springs

Question 19

Identify three common configurations used as the final drives on front-wheel drive vehicles.

Accepted Answer

Helical ring and pin...

Question 20

In addition to the compound planetary gearsets, many automatic transmissions are fitted with an additional single planetary gearset to provide additional forward gear ratios.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 41: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

Identify the three major types of rubber seals used in automatic transmissions.

Correct Answer
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O-ring sea...
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The ____________________ member of a simple planetary gearset is sometimes called the reaction member.

Correct Answer
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Hypoid final drive gear assemblies are normally found in vehicles with a longitudinally placed engine.

Correct Answer
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A Ravigneaux planetary carrier contains both long and short planet pinions.

Correct Answer
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____________________ are the wide parts of the spool valve that ride on a thin film of oil in the valve bore of the valve body.

Correct Answer
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What manufacturer makes automatic transaxles that do not use planetary gears and are similar in construction and operation to manual transaxles?

Correct Answer
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Multiple disc clutches in an automatic transmission are engaged by spring tension and disengaged by hydraulic pressure.

Correct Answer
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What is the function of the governor in automatic transmissions?

Correct Answer
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Governors were used in older, mechanical...
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_____-type and roller overrunning clutches are used to hold or drive members of the planetary gearset in one direction and allow them to freewheel in the opposite direction.

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Where are lip seals used in an automatic transmission?

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Lip seals are dynamic seals. They are us...
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Excessive pump pressure is controlled by the ____________________ valve.

Correct Answer
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There are two common designs of compound gear sets: the ____________________ gearset and the Ravigneaux gearset.

Correct Answer
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Which of the following components is NOT part of a lockup torque converter?

Correct Answer
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In addition to the compound planetary gearsets, many automatic transmissions are fitted with an additional single planetary gearset to provide additional forward gear ratios.

Correct Answer
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What is a servo?

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A servo assembly converts hydr...
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The transmission cooler is normally located ______.

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Name at least five components of a multiple disc clutch assembly.

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clutch drum or housing
fricti...
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The valve body assembly is comprised of the valve body, separator plate, and transfer plate.

Correct Answer
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Identify three common configurations used as the final drives on front-wheel drive vehicles.

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Helical ring and pin...
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Exam 41: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

Identify the three major types of rubber seals used in automatic transmissions.

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The ____________________ member of a simple planetary gearset is sometimes called the reaction member.

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Hypoid final drive gear assemblies are normally found in vehicles with a longitudinally placed engine.

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A Ravigneaux planetary carrier contains both long and short planet pinions.

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____________________ are the wide parts of the spool valve that ride on a thin film of oil in the valve bore of the valve body.

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What manufacturer makes automatic transaxles that do not use planetary gears and are similar in construction and operation to manual transaxles?

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Multiple disc clutches in an automatic transmission are engaged by spring tension and disengaged by hydraulic pressure.

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What is the function of the governor in automatic transmissions?

Correct AnswerverifiedGovernors were used in older, mechanical...View AnswerShow Answer

_____-type and roller overrunning clutches are used to hold or drive members of the planetary gearset in one direction and allow them to freewheel in the opposite direction.

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Where are lip seals used in an automatic transmission?

Correct AnswerverifiedLip seals are dynamic seals. They are us...View AnswerShow Answer

Excessive pump pressure is controlled by the ____________________ valve.

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There are two common designs of compound gear sets: the ____________________ gearset and the Ravigneaux gearset.

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Which of the following components is NOT part of a lockup torque converter?

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In addition to the compound planetary gearsets, many automatic transmissions are fitted with an additional single planetary gearset to provide additional forward gear ratios.

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What is a servo?

Correct AnswerverifiedA servo assembly converts hydr...View AnswerShow Answer

The transmission cooler is normally located ______.

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Name at least five components of a multiple disc clutch assembly.

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The valve body assembly is comprised of the valve body, separator plate, and transfer plate.

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Identify three common configurations used as the final drives on front-wheel drive vehicles.

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Governors were used in older, mechanical...
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Lip seals are dynamic seals. They are us...
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