ASE A3 Practice Test

What are three critical clutch pedal measurements?

What must you replace while servicing a hydraulically controlled clutch?

A person voices concerns about the hard shifting of their car. It’s mainly noticed during first gear. Technician A states that the most likely cause is the first speed blocking ring.

Technician B decides that the clutch needs an adjustment. Who is correct?

What is the MOST likely reason that a customer complains about a damaged center adapter plate, rear extension housing mating surface or transmission case?

If the transmission is able to shift into two gears at the same time, what is the MOST likely reason?

During regular maintenance, the transmission fluid is checked. Technician A believes that gold-colored particles found in fluid mean that the blocking rings are worn.

Technician B states that aluminum colored shavings indicate there is gear wear. Who is correct?

The transaxle jumps out of gear while under a load. Which of these could be the MOST likely reason?

All of these parts can be taken off the transmission or transaxle before removing it from the car EXCEPT for:

Technicians are having a conversation about the snap rings used in a manual transaxle. Technician A states that snap rings are used on some main shafts as a selective fit.

Technician B thinks that snap rings contain a correct side that always needs to face up so the pliers can grab hold. Who is correct?

While talking about faulty CV joints, Technician A states that faulty inboard and outboard axle joints on a FWD vehicle might make noise while traveling straight.

Technician B feels that the outboard CV joint noise occurs more frequently while cornering. Who is correct?

The ring gear to pinion backlash is to too low (less than specifications). This causes the ring gear tooth pattern to connect in what way to the following spots?

Case bearing preload is accurate in the shim-type differential, but the backlash seems excessive. To adjust this, you could:

All of these statements are accurate about installing and removing axle shafts EXCEPT:

Technician A believes that the drive shafts on a FWD vehicle are typically removed with a special puller or pry bar. Technician believes that the FWD vehicle’s axle nuts are not reusable.

Who is correct?

A 4WD vehicle has a vibration that’s most noticeable through turns. Technician A believes the U-joints are worn. Technician B thinks it’s the outboard front axle joints that are worn.

Who is correct?

An older 4WD truck that uses Cardan U-joints to drive the front wheels is suffering from vibration when accelerating rapidly or turning sharply.

Technician A believes the rear drive shaft might be unbalanced. Technician B thinks it’s a normal condition when older 4WD vehicle use Cardan U-joints.

Who is correct?

If the transfer case won’t shift from the low gear ratio up to a 1:1 or direct drive ratio, what is the most likely cause?

All of the following are symptoms of a failing constant velocity (CV) joint, except:

A customer tows in a vehicle with a faulty U-joint. Technician A believes it can be repaired and approved for continued use. Technician B states that you must replace the U-joint before the vehicle is safe to drive.

Which Technician is correct?

Which driveline component pictured below is only going to be found on AWD vehicles as a means to transfer and control torque between the front and rear wheels?

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