ASE A3 Manual Transmission Practice Test
46. A vehicle with a five-speed manual transmission has a squealing sound when the clutch pedal is first depressed. Which of the following is causing this noise?
- A. The pilot bearing.
- B. The clutch release bearing.
- C. The flywheel.
- D. A worn synchronizer.
47. A longitudinal transmission has repeated extension housing seal failure. Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause this repeated failure?
- A. U-joint failure.
- B. A pitted slip yolk.
- C. Excessive input shaft endplay.
- D. A clogged vent.
48. The indicator light flashes after shifting a vehicle from 2WH to 4WH. The vehicle does not complete the shift and remains in 2WH. Technician A says a defective shift motor could cause this problem. Technician B says a bent actuator shift fork will result in this condition. Who is correct?
- A. Technician A
- B. Technician B
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
49. A technician is testing a clutch safety switch in a vehicle with a no-start condition. All of the following are correct about this switch EXCEPT:
- A. The clutch safety switch is a member of the starting system.
- B. Use a multimeter to test a clutch safety switch.
- C. Use a multimeter to diagnose the clutch safety switch circuit.
- D. The meter should display continuity 0.00 with the pedal out and the switch contacts open.
50. A squeal is heard from the clutch housing only when the clutch pedal is depressed completely to the floor. Technician A says this could be worn countershaft bearings. Technician B says the squeal is from a faulty pilot bearing. Who is correct?
- A. Technician A
- B. Technician B
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
