ASE T3 Practice Test

During clutch engagement, a technician notices a chattering noise that diminishes as the vehicle accelerates. This symptom is MOST likely caused by:

After replacing a clutch assembly, a technician finds that the clutch drags when attempting to shift gears. The FIRST step should be to:

When diagnosing a clutch that will not disengage fully, which of the following is LEAST likely to be the cause?

A vehicle with a hydraulic clutch system has a pedal that feels spongy and engages the clutch almost immediately. This could be an indication of:

What could cause a newly installed clutch to have a hard pedal feel and difficult disengagement?

Excessive transmission gear noise that diminishes when the clutch pedal is depressed is MOST likely due to a:

A heavy-duty truck's clutch is slipping under load. The MOST likely cause is:

A technician finds that a truck's clutch disengagement is inconsistent. What should be inspected FIRST?

A clutch that disengages too quickly with minimal pedal movement may indicate:

The pilot bearing supports the:

Which of the following conditions would most likely cause a clutch to engage near the floor?

When a transmission exhibits a whining noise that increases with engine speed regardless of gear selection, this is MOST likely due to:

Excessive play in a manual transmission's input shaft can cause:

A manual transmission is difficult to shift into first gear and reverse, but shifts into higher gears without issue. What is the MOST likely cause?

If a transmission has a delayed engagement when shifting into drive, which of the following could be the cause?

When diagnosing a transmission that exhibits noise in all gears except fourth, which component is MOST likely to be the cause?

A technician finds that a transmission pops out of second gear intermittently. Which of the following is the LEAST likely cause?

Technician A says that grinding during shifting into all gears may be due to an issue with the clutch system. Technician B says it could be due to worn synchronizers. Who is correct?

A manual transmission does not maintain engagement in any gear. The shifter feels loose and does not have the normal resistance when moving it between gears. The MOST likely cause is:

After overhauling a transmission, a technician notes that there is a new noise when the vehicle is coasting in gear, but it is not present under acceleration. The noise is MOST likely from:

A technician is diagnosing a truck with a manual transmission that is difficult to shift out of gear while running. The MOST likely cause is:

A driver reports that a transmission is noisy in neutral with the clutch engaged, but the noise stops when the clutch pedal is depressed. What is the MOST likely cause?

A technician finds metal shavings in the transmission fluid during a service. What is the FIRST step that should be taken?

A transmission grinds when shifting into third gear, but only when downshifting. This problem is MOST likely due to:

When inspecting a driveshaft, you notice that the slip yoke is scored and has a rough surface. What is the MOST likely cause?

Technician A says that a clunking noise when accelerating or decelerating may indicate a problem with the universal joints. Technician B says that it can be due to excessive play in the differential. Who is correct?

A rear-wheel-drive vehicle has a vibration that increases with speed. The MOST likely cause of this vibration is:

A driveshaft is vibrating at high speeds. The MOST likely cause of this issue is:

A technician is diagnosing a vehicle with a suspected driveshaft issue. Which of the following is a proper method to check for driveshaft straightness?

During a road test, a technician notices a rhythmic thumping noise that changes with vehicle speed. This noise is MOST likely due to:

If a vehicle with rear-wheel drive shudders during initial acceleration, the cause could be:

Which of the following symptoms would most likely indicate a problem with the limited-slip differential?

During the disassembly of a drive axle, the technician notices that the pinion depth shim is damaged. Which of the following could be a direct result of a damaged pinion depth shim?

A technician finds metal flakes in the axle fluid during a routine service. What is the MOST likely source of these flakes?

What is the proper procedure when adjusting the bearing preload on a differential?

If a rear axle assembly is overheating, what could be the cause?

A vehicle with a solid rear axle has excessive tire wear and a slight pull to one side. This condition could be caused by:

When diagnosing a rear drive axle, the technician notices a whining noise that changes pitch with vehicle speed. The MOST likely cause is:

A differential is noisy under load but quiet when coasting. The MOST likely cause of this condition is:

When performing a final drive ratio check, the technician must rotate the drive wheel and count the number of pinion shaft revolutions. This procedure is done to: