Question 1

Pressure plate assemblies may include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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A)  Coil springs and weighted release levers
B)  Release fork, return springs, and pivot
C)  Diaphragm spring and pivot rings
D)  Coil springs, release levers, and rollersE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The major bearing(s)  used with a clutch assembly is (are)  the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Release bearing that is mounted at the front of the transmission
B)  Pilot bearing that supports the end of the transmission input shaft
C)  Both A and B
D)  Neither A nor BE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

When the clutch engages, spring force clamps the friction disc between the flywheel and the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transmission input shaft
B)  Release bearing
C)  Ring gear
D)  Pressure plateE) All of the above
F) None of the above D

Question 4

In a hydraulic clutch, the slave cylinder ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Is connected to the clutch pedal
B)  Is pushed by fluid pressure
C)  Both A and B
D)  Neither A nor BE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which type of fluid is typically used in a hydraulic clutch system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Automatic transmission fluid
B)  Brake fluid
C)  Power steering fluid
D)  Engine oilE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

A clutch is chattering when engaged. Technician A says that too much clutch freeplay is the cause.Technician B says that oil or grease may be on the friction disc. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

A manual transmission is difficult to shift or get into gear, especially reverse. Technician A says that the clutch may not be fully releasing. Technician B says that too much clutch pedal freeplay could be the cause. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The engine speed increases when the driver depresses the accelerator pedal and releases the clutch pedal, but the vehicle does not move. Technician A says the clutch may be defective. Technician B says the dual-mass flywheel may be defective. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 9

Technician A says a fully engaged clutch friction disc must slip slightly to absorb engine vibrations.Technician B says the clutch friction disc is designed to slip slightly during engagement and disengagement to provide smooth operation. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) B) and C)
F) A) and D) B

Question 10

Two technicians are discussing bleeding a hydraulic clutch. Technician A says to open the bleeder and allow the fluid to gravity bleed. Technician B says to have an assistant slowly depress the clutch pedal as the bleeder valve is opened at the slave cylinder to bleed the air out of the system. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Before removing the transmission make sure the battery is charged and connected in order to retain any clutch related DTCs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most hydraulic clutch systems use what hydraulic fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  ATF
B)  Mineral oil
C)  DOT 3
D)  SAE 80W-90E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Technician A says that with self-adjusting clutch systems, the release bearing constantly rotates. Technician B says the ball bearing portion of the release bearing should be lubricated with high temperature grease during routine maintenance. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Technician A says a short input shaft needs a pilot bearing for support. Technician B says pilot bushings are usually pressed into the center of the crankshaft flange. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Technician A says the flywheel and pressure plate assembly both rotate at engine crankshaft speed when the engine is running. Technician B says when the engine is running, and the transmission is in neutral, the transmission input shaft may be either rotating or at rest, depending on the clutch pedal position. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The clutch pedal freeplay is less than specifications. Technician A says that the clutch may slip during hard acceleration. Technician B says that the clutch will "grab" when the clutch pedal is close to the floor when the clutch is engaged. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

A growling noise is heard only when the driver exerts force on the clutch pedal. No noise is heard when the clutch pedal is up. Technician A says the pilot bearing is defective. Technician B says the input shaft bearing is defective. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Technician A says that too much clutch pedal freeplay can cause the clutch to slip during acceleration. Technician B says that too little clutch pedal freeplay can cause the clutch to slip. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Technician A says the flywheel is attached to the engine crankshaft and rotates at engine speed. Technician B says the pressure plate also rotates at engine speed. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only
B)  Technician B only
C)  Both technicians A and B
D)  Neither technician A nor BE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Most modern friction discs have cushion springs to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Move dust away from the clutch engagement surfaces
B)  Helps to smooth engagement of the clutch
C)  Increase centrifugal effect
D)  Allow movement between the hub and outer disc assemblyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 121: Clutches

Pressure plate assemblies may include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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The major bearing(s) used with a clutch assembly is (are) the ________.

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When the clutch engages, spring force clamps the friction disc between the flywheel and the ________.

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In a hydraulic clutch, the slave cylinder ________.

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Which type of fluid is typically used in a hydraulic clutch system?

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A clutch is chattering when engaged. Technician A says that too much clutch freeplay is the cause.Technician B says that oil or grease may be on the friction disc. Which technician is correct?

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A manual transmission is difficult to shift or get into gear, especially reverse. Technician A says that the clutch may not be fully releasing. Technician B says that too much clutch pedal freeplay could be the cause. Which technician is correct?

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The engine speed increases when the driver depresses the accelerator pedal and releases the clutch pedal, but the vehicle does not move. Technician A says the clutch may be defective. Technician B says the dual-mass flywheel may be defective. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says a fully engaged clutch friction disc must slip slightly to absorb engine vibrations.Technician B says the clutch friction disc is designed to slip slightly during engagement and disengagement to provide smooth operation. Which technician is correct?

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Before removing the transmission make sure the battery is charged and connected in order to retain any clutch related DTCs.

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Most hydraulic clutch systems use what hydraulic fluid?

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Technician A says that with self-adjusting clutch systems, the release bearing constantly rotates. Technician B says the ball bearing portion of the release bearing should be lubricated with high temperature grease during routine maintenance. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says a short input shaft needs a pilot bearing for support. Technician B says pilot bushings are usually pressed into the center of the crankshaft flange. Which technician is correct?

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The clutch pedal freeplay is less than specifications. Technician A says that the clutch may slip during hard acceleration. Technician B says that the clutch will "grab" when the clutch pedal is close to the floor when the clutch is engaged. Which technician is correct?

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A growling noise is heard only when the driver exerts force on the clutch pedal. No noise is heard when the clutch pedal is up. Technician A says the pilot bearing is defective. Technician B says the input shaft bearing is defective. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says that too much clutch pedal freeplay can cause the clutch to slip during acceleration. Technician B says that too little clutch pedal freeplay can cause the clutch to slip. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says the flywheel is attached to the engine crankshaft and rotates at engine speed. Technician B says the pressure plate also rotates at engine speed. Which technician is correct?

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Most modern friction discs have cushion springs to ________.

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Exam 121: Clutches

Pressure plate assemblies may include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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The major bearing(s) used with a clutch assembly is (are) the ________.

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When the clutch engages, spring force clamps the friction disc between the flywheel and the ________.

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In a hydraulic clutch, the slave cylinder ________.

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Which type of fluid is typically used in a hydraulic clutch system?

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A clutch is chattering when engaged. Technician A says that too much clutch freeplay is the cause.Technician B says that oil or grease may be on the friction disc. Which technician is correct?

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A manual transmission is difficult to shift or get into gear, especially reverse. Technician A says that the clutch may not be fully releasing. Technician B says that too much clutch pedal freeplay could be the cause. Which technician is correct?

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The engine speed increases when the driver depresses the accelerator pedal and releases the clutch pedal, but the vehicle does not move. Technician A says the clutch may be defective. Technician B says the dual-mass flywheel may be defective. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says a fully engaged clutch friction disc must slip slightly to absorb engine vibrations.Technician B says the clutch friction disc is designed to slip slightly during engagement and disengagement to provide smooth operation. Which technician is correct?

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Before removing the transmission make sure the battery is charged and connected in order to retain any clutch related DTCs.

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Most hydraulic clutch systems use what hydraulic fluid?

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Technician A says that with self-adjusting clutch systems, the release bearing constantly rotates. Technician B says the ball bearing portion of the release bearing should be lubricated with high temperature grease during routine maintenance. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says a short input shaft needs a pilot bearing for support. Technician B says pilot bushings are usually pressed into the center of the crankshaft flange. Which technician is correct?

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The clutch pedal freeplay is less than specifications. Technician A says that the clutch may slip during hard acceleration. Technician B says that the clutch will "grab" when the clutch pedal is close to the floor when the clutch is engaged. Which technician is correct?

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A growling noise is heard only when the driver exerts force on the clutch pedal. No noise is heard when the clutch pedal is up. Technician A says the pilot bearing is defective. Technician B says the input shaft bearing is defective. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says that too much clutch pedal freeplay can cause the clutch to slip during acceleration. Technician B says that too little clutch pedal freeplay can cause the clutch to slip. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A says the flywheel is attached to the engine crankshaft and rotates at engine speed. Technician B says the pressure plate also rotates at engine speed. Which technician is correct?

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Most modern friction discs have cushion springs to ________.

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