ASE Automatic Transmission/Transaxle 2

Question 1

A vehicle shifts harshly into all gears and has no torque converter clutch (TCC) apply. Which sensor failure is the MOST likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Throttle position sensor (TPS)

Answer

Transmission fluid temperature sensor

Answer

Input shaft speed sensor

Answer

Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)

Question 2

Aerated, foamy automatic transmission fluid on the dipstick most commonly indicates which condition?

Accepted Answer

Overfilled fluid level

Answer

Worn output shaft bushing

Answer

Clogged transmission cooler

Answer

Slipping front clutch pack

Question 3

Which component allows the front wheels of a transaxle-equipped vehicle to rotate at different speeds while turning?

Accepted Answer

Differential

Answer

Final drive ring gear

Answer

Planetary carrier

Answer

Governor assembly

Question 4

A torque converter that is locked up (TCC stuck applied) will cause which symptom?

Accepted Answer

Engine stall when coming to a stop

Answer

Slipping at highway speed

Answer

No upshift past second gear

Answer

Whining noise in park

Question 5

In a Simpson planetary gear set, what provides the reduction needed for first gear?

Accepted Answer

Holding the rear carrier while the sun gear drives

Answer

Holding the front carrier while the sun gear drives

Answer

Locking two members together

Answer

Driving the ring gear directly

Question 6

A technician finds metallic particles clinging to the transmission pan magnet. What does this primarily indicate?

Accepted Answer

Gear or bearing wear

Answer

Normal clutch friction wear

Answer

Contaminated new fluid

Answer

A failed solenoid

Question 7

Which check should be performed FIRST when diagnosing a slipping automatic transmission?

Accepted Answer

Check fluid level and condition

Answer

Replace the valve body

Answer

Perform a stall test

Answer

Remove the transmission pan