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A vehicle with a hydraulic clutch system has a spongy pedal feel. Technician A says this could be caused by air in the hydraulic system. Technician B says a leaking clutch master cylinder could cause this condition. Who is right?
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When replacing a clutch disc on a vehicle with a dual-mass flywheel, what is the recommended procedure?
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Device that connects and disconnects the engine and manual transmission or transaxle.
Engagement system
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A clutch pedal has excessive free play. What is the most likely cause?
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A manual transmission vehicle makes a chirping noise when the clutch pedal is depressed, but the noise stops when the pedal is released. What is the most likely cause?
Kind of bearing or bushing pressed into the end of the crankshaft to support the transmission input shaft.
What is the proper procedure for checking clutch hydraulic system for leaks?
When replacing a clutch assembly, the technician notices scoring marks on the flywheel surface. What is the correct repair procedure?
Shift ___: part that sits in a groove cut into a synchronizer sleeve and moves the sleeve to engage a gear.
Gear changing
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The clutch pedal on a cable-operated clutch system feels stiff and is difficult to depress. What is the most likely cause?
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What is the purpose of the pilot bearing in a manual transmission clutch system?
___ shaft, also called the clutch shaft, that carries rotation from the clutch disc to the countershaft gears.
A manual transmission pops out of third gear during acceleration. What is the most likely cause?
Ase A3 Transmission Diagnosis Repair
What is the purpose of synchronizer hubs and sleeves in a manual transmission?
One of the matching ridges inside a clutch disc's hub and on the transmission input shaft that mesh with each other.
Chapter 2: Clutch Diagnosis and Repair
2.1 Clutch Operation, Linkages, Cable Systems, and Pedal Adjustments
During a transmission overhaul, the technician finds brass-colored debris in the transmission oil. What does this indicate?
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A manual transmission is difficult to shift into first gear when stopped, but shifts normally when the vehicle is moving. What is the most likely cause?
Kind of drive that is the power-train section between the drive shaft and the differential.
Differential gearing
What tool is used to measure gear shift fork wear in a manual transmission?
The extension housing bushing on a rear-wheel-drive transmission is worn. What symptom would this cause?
Differential ___ gears: small bevel gears inside the differential case, carried on a pinion shaft that passes through them and the case.
2.2 Hydraulic Clutch Systems, Concentric Slave Cylinders (CSC), and Bleeding Procedures
What is the function of the interlock mechanism in a manual transmission?
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A manual transmission has a whining noise in all gears that increases with vehicle speed. What is the most likely cause?
Kind of differential gear that is splined to the inner ends of the axles.
A front-wheel-drive vehicle has a clicking noise from the transaxle area when turning left. What is the most likely cause?
Ase A3 Transaxle Diagnosis Repair
What is the purpose of the final drive assembly in a front-wheel-drive transaxle?
Part of a universal joint; two of them are set at right angles and connected by the journal.
Shaft joints
2.3 Clutch Disc, Pressure Plate, Release Bearing, and Release Mechanism Diagnostics
During transaxle disassembly, the technician notices excessive backlash between the differential side gears and pinion gears. What is the most likely cause?
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A transaxle has oil leaking from the left axle seal area. The axle shaft shows no wear. What should the technician check next?
Rubber cover that is part of a Rzeppa joint along with its inner race, ball bearings and cage.
What type of bearings are typically used to support the differential assembly in a transaxle?
The vehicle speedometer on a front-wheel-drive vehicle is erratic. What component should be inspected?
Kind of joint that lets a drive shaft change length, as in a ball and trunnion universal joint.
2.4 Flywheel Measurement, Dual-Mass Flywheel Service, and Pilot Bearing Diagnostics
What is the correct procedure for checking transaxle mount condition?
During transaxle reassembly, what is critical when installing the differential bearing races?
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