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SIMPLE PLANETARY OPERATION
Input: Sun gear
Held: ring gear
Output: Carrier
speed?
Maximum reduction
SIMPLE PLANETARY OPERATION
Input: Carrier gear
Held: ring gear
Output: Sun Gear
speed?
Maximum increase
SIMPLE PLANETARY OPERATION
Input: Carrier gear
Held: ring gear
Output: Sun Gear
direction?
Same as input
SIMPLE PLANETARY OPERATION
Input: ring gear
Held: Carrier gear
Output: Sun Gear
direction?
Reverse
When the planetary carrier is the drive (input) member, the gearset produces a(n).....
Over drive condition
When the planetary carrier is the driven (output) member, the gearset produces a(n).....
Forward reduction
When the planetary carrier is held, the gearset produces a(n).....
reverse condition
A large gear driving a small gear (...) speed and (...) torque
increases speed and reduces torque
A small gear driving a large gear (...) speed and (...)torque
reduces speed and increases torque
Forward clutch locks the converter turbine to...
the main input shaft
First clutch anchors...
the rear planetary ring gear.
Second clutch anchors...
the front planetary ring gear
Third clutch anchors...
The sun gear shaft
fourth clutch locks...
the main input shaft to the center sun gear shaft.
Low clutch anchors...
the low planetary carrier (5 speed only)
The transmission oil pump is driven from the...
torque converter
Aeration of ATF may cause (...) shifting, (...)heating, and poor (...).
irregular shifting, overheating, and poor lubrication
An overfull ATF sump may cause foaming and (...) of the ATF.
Aeration
Normal operating temperature for ATF is (...)
160-200 deg F.
T/F
before a cold fluid level check, the transmission should be shifted through Drive, Reverse, and then into neutral
True
The purpose of a transmission breather is to...
prevent pressure buildup in the transmission
T/F
Poor maintenance of the gear range selector may adversely affect the supply of transmission oil to the clutches.
True
the objective of a stall test is...
to drive the torque converter at maximum or a specified speed while the turbine is held stationary
Stall tests are usually specified for (...) Seconds.
15
T/F
Transmission fluid consumption, no visible leaks:
The transmission vent may be plugged or restricted
False
A plugged vent may cause pressure buildup and visible loss of fluid from some of the seals
T/F
Transmission fluid consumption, no visible leaks:
the vacuum modulator diaphragm may be leaking
True
A leaking modulator diaphragm would allow the intake manifold vacuum to pull fluid into the intake manifold, and burn during engine operation
T/F
An auto trans has a whining noise that occurs in all gears while driving. it is present with the engine running and the vehicle stopped.
the rear planetary gear set may be damaged
False
The rear planetary gear set is not turning with the engine running and the vehicle stopped, so an inoperative rear planetary gear set would not cause this noise.
T/F
An auto trans has a whining noise that occurs in all gears while driving. it is present with the engine running and the vehicle stopped.
the oil pump may be damaged
True
Because the oil pump is turning continually with the engine running, this component may be the cause of the whining noise.
A RWD vehicle has a vibration that increases in relation to vehicle speed, also when the engine is accelerated with the vehicle stopped and in neutral or park. the cause may be:
torque converter balance?
drive shaft balance?
drive shaft angles?
engine mounts?
Improper drive shaft balance, drive shaft angles, or worn engine mounts would not cause a
vibration with the engine running and the vehicle stopped. Therefore, B, C, and D are wrong.

Improper torque convener balance would result in a vibration with the engine running and the vehicle stopped, or while driving the vehicle. A is the right answer.
T/F
Fluid escapes from the dipstick tue on an auto transaxle:
the transaxle fluid may be contaminated.
True
Contaminated transaxle fluid may cause excessive fluid foaming, and fluid may be forced
from the dipstick tube,
T/F
Fluid escapes from the dipstick tue on an auto transaxle:
the transaxle cooler may be at fault
True
An inoperative transaxle cooler may cause transaxle overheating, which results in fluid
being forced from the dipstick tube. A leaking transaxle cooler may contaminate the
transaxle fluid with coolant, resulting in fluid foaming and fluid escaping from the dipstick
tube.
Oil is leaking from the Torque converter acess cover. When this cover is removed the shell of the converter is wet with fluid, but the front of the converter is dry. The cause may be:
leaking tranny oil pump seal?
leaking rear main seal?
loose rear main bearing?
leaking converter drain plug?
verter access cover but the front of the converter would ;e_tJwith this problem.
Therefore, B and C are wrong.

If the convener has a drain plug, it usually is located in the front of the convener, so a leak
at this location would also result in fluid on the front of the converter.
A leak at the transmission oil pump would cause the shell of the convener to be wet, so A
is right.
T/F
The auto transaxle fluid is dark brown and smells burned:
this may be caused by a worn front planetary sun gear.
False
T/F
The auto transaxle fluid is dark brown and smells burned:
This may be caused by worn friction type clutch plates
True
Dark brown ATF usually is caused by overheating resulting from burned clutches or bands.
T/F
An auto trans has low pressure in third gear only:
there may be an internal leak
True,
An internal leak such as a clutch piston may cause low pressure in one gear only
T/F
An auto trans has low pressure in third gear only:
the TV cable may be misadjusted
False
an improperly adjusted TV cable may cause low pressure at WOT but not low pressure in one gear only
T/F
All trans pressures are normal at idle speed, but low at WOT:
the TV cable may need adjustment
True:
An improperly adjusted TV cable, or a malfunctioning vacuum modulator may cause normal pressure at idle speed, but low pressure at WOT.
T/F
All trans pressures are normal at idle speed, but low at WOT:
The vacuum modulator may be faulty
True
An improperly adjusted TV cable, or a malfunctioning vacuum modulator may cause normal pressure at idle speed, but low pressure at WOT.
during a Tans pressure test, the pressure gradually decreases at higher engine speeds. the cause may be:
a worn oil pump
a restricted oil filter
a stuck pressure regulator
a plugged modulator valve
An inoperative oil pump would result in low pressures at idle speed, and so A is wrong. If
the pressure regulator is stuck, the pressures will not increase during wide throttle openings.
Therefore, C is wrong.
A plugged modulator hose may cause high pressures at low speed; thus, D is wrong.
A restricted oil filter may cause the normal transmission pressure to gradually decrease at
higher engine speeds.
T/F
During a stall test the engine RPM is less than specified:
the turbine in the torque converter may be the problem
False
An inoperative turbine in the converter would
cause higher-than-specified stall speed.
T/F
During a stall test the engine RPM is less than specified:
some of the transmission clutches may be slipping
False
slipping clutches in the transmission would
cause higher-than-specified stall speed.
During a stall test the engine RPM is less than specified:
this may be caused by...
A slipping converter stator clutch reduces torque multiplication in the converter, and causes
the fluid in the converter to be directed against the rotation of the impeller pump and engine.
This reduces stall speed.
T/F
During a stall test, the speed is above spec.
the exhaust system may be restricted
False
Low engine compression or a restricted exhaust system would result in a lower than spec stall speed
T/F
During a stall test, the speed is above spec.
the engine may have low compression
False
Low engine compression or a restricted exhaust system would result in a lower than spec stall speed
During a stall test, the speed is above spec, this is usually caused by...
slipping clutches and bands
A torque converter clutch does not lock up at any vehicle speed or engine temp, the cause may be:
an inop tcc solenoid?
an inop stator clutch?
a leaking second speed servo piston seal?
a sticking pressure regulator valve?
An inoperative TCC solenoid could prevent TCC lockup.

An inop stator clutch may cuase a loss of power and lower stall speed, but won't affect TCC lockup
A leaking second speed servo piston seal could result in improper intermediate band application and slipping in second gear. Because TCC lockup only occurs in third and fourth gear, this problem should not affect TCC lockup. Therefore, C is wrong.

A sticking pnessure regulator may reduce pressure at wide throttle opening, but it should not affect TCC lockup, so D is wrong.
T/F
The engine shudders immediately after TCC lockup:
the engine may have an ignition problem
True
An ignition problem that causes misfiring may result in shudder after TCC lockup.
T/F
The engine shudders immediately after TCC lockup:
the fuel injection system may have a lean condition
True
a fuel system problem (such as partially
restricted injectors that cause a lean condition), may result in shudder after TCC lockup.
T/F
a restricted exhaust system may result in late upshifts
Restricted exhaust could result in normal vacuum at idle, very low vacuum at part throttle,
low stall speed, and delayed upshífts.
T/F
During an air pressure test on the reverse clutch, the application is not hear, but a hissing noise is.
the trans case may be cracked
True
During an air pressure test, a cracked transmission case surrounding the reverse clutch fluid passage or a cracked reverse clutch drum may result in loss of clutch application and a hissing noise from the escaping air.
T/F
During an air pressure test on the reverse clutch, the application is not hear, but a hissing noise is.
the reverse clutch drum may be cracked
True
During an air pressure test, a cracked transmission case surrounding the reverse clutch fluid passage or a cracked reverse clutch drum may result in loss of clutch application and a hissing noise from the escaping air.
An electronically controlled transaxle remains in second gear at all forward vehicle seeds. the cause may be:
a worn oil pump?
a restricted filter?
An inop shift solenoid?
an improper linkage adjustment?
shift solenoid:
When the computer detects an electronic problem, the transaxle remains in second gear in all forward vehicle speeds. Therefore, C is right, and A, B, and D are wrong because they are mechanical problems.
T/F
the transmission control indicator light on a vehicle is flashing, but the MIL is not illuminated:
there may be a mechanical problem in the trans
True
If the TCIL is flashing, the computer has detected an improper gear ratio likely caused by a slipping band or clutch,
T/F
the transmission control indicator light on a vehicle is flashing, but the MIL is not illuminated:
there should be a DTC in the PCM
True
a DTC should be set in the computer memory.
T/F
Electronically controlled transmission oil pressure:
The PCM commands the epc solenoid to provide higher trans pressure during hard acceleration
True
In an electronically controlled transmission, the PCM commands the EPC solenoid to supply higher pressure
during hard acceleration,
T/F
Electronically controlled transmission oil pressure:
an oil leak at the manual valve may reduce trans pressure
True
and an oil leak at the manual valve would
reduce transmission pressure.
If a TCC does not lock up at the specified speed, the most likely problem is a faulty...
VSS
If a TCC does not lock up at the specified speed, the VSS sensor is the most likely problem,because this signal informs the PCM to lock up the converter at the specified speed.
T/F
A vehicle with an electronically controlld trans and lock-up torque converter experiences engine stalling when the brakes are applied and the engine is decelerated from 55mph
the TPS sensor may be faulty
False
If the engine is stalling when decelerating from 55 mph, the TCC may not be releasing properly. Because the TPS does not affect TCC release, a problem in this component would not cause the problem.
T/F
A vehicle with an electronically controlld trans and lock-up torque converter experiences engine stalling when the brakes are applied and the engine is decelerated from 55mph
the brake switch may be faulty
True
The PCM releases the TCC when it receives a signal from the brake switch. Therefore, an inoperative brake switch may cause improper TCC release and engine stalling.
If the trans downshifts when driving at a constant throttle on a level road, the most likely problem is...
a faluty MLPS

the most likely problem is a wrong signal from the MLPS sensor, which informs the PCM that the driver has selected another gear.
T/F
Electronically controlled trans:
on some electronically controlled trans, the PCM can detect clutch slippage by comparing the trans input speed sensor and the trans output speed sensor signals
True
In some computer ­controlled transmissions, the PCM detects clutch slipping by comparing the TISS and TOSS signals.
T/F
Electronically controlled trans:
the trans oil temp sensor input doesn't affect shift timing
False
ln an electronically controlled transmission, the TOT sensor signal informs the PCM to delay the upshifts to a slightly higher rpm when the engine is cold.
On an electronically controlled trans, the scan tool indicates a a gear ratio that is different from the specified ratio. the most likely cause of this is...
If the indicated gear ratio on the scan tool is different from the specified gear ratio, a clutch set may be slipping.
T/F
An OBD II vehicle with an electronically controlled 4 speed auto trans, and Electronic pressure control solenoid has a severe lack of power and above normal RPM:
Check the EPC and related circuit
True
ln some OBDII systems with electronically controlled transmissions, the PCM increases EPC solenoid current to lower transmission oil pressure. lf the PCM detects higher than normal EPC solenoid Current, which supplies lower than normal transmission oil pressure, the PCM retards the ignition timing and leans the ratio to lower engine power and torque to prevent transmission damage. Therefore, the EPC solenoid and related circuit should be checked if the engine has a severe lack of power.
T/F
An OBD II vehicle with an electronically controlled 4 speed auto trans, and Electronic pressure control solenoid has a severe lack of power and above normal RPM:
check the TCC solenoid and related circuit
False
A problem in the TCC solenoid or related circuit does not cause a severe lack of engine power.
T/F
A vehicle shudders when the computer controlled trans TCC locks up at 42 mph:
the air fuel ratio may be the problem
True
A lean air~fuel ratio may cause a momentary lean misfire condition when the torque converter locks up.
T/F
A vehicle shudders when the computer controlled trans TCC locks up at 42 mph:
the ignition system may be at fault
True
High resistance in the spark plug wire or spark plugs may also cause momentary misfiring when the torque converter locks up.
Which sensor may cause reduced fuel mileage, and late transmission shifting:
VSS
TISS
ECT
TOSS
A defective engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor that indicates low engine temperature reduces fuel econoomy and causes late transmission shifts.

A defective vehicle speed sensor (VSS), transmission input speed sensor (HSS), or transmission output speed sensor (TOSS) may affect transmission shifting, but defects in these Sensors do not cause reduced fuel mileage. Therefore, A defective engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor that indicates low engine temperature reduces fuel econoomy and causes late transmission shifts.
T/F
An improper shift linkage adjustment may cause premature transmission clutch failure
True
A misadiusted manual valve shift linkage may cause low fluid pressure.
T/F
An improper shift linkage adjustment may cause higher than normal fluid pressure
False
When the throttle valve cable is improperly adjusted so throttle pressure is higher than normal, the shifts will occur:
at a lower speed?
at the specified speed?
the same vehicle speed?
a higher than specified vehicle speed?
If the trottle valve cable is misadjusted so that throttle pressure is higher than specified the shifts will occur at a higher than specified vehicle speed, because the speed must be higher for governor pressure to overcome throttle pressure and cause the upshifts.
T/F
Transmission filters may be cleaned and reused
False
T/F
trans fluid oxidizes faster at lower temperatures
False
T/F
A vehicle is operating in a freezing climate, the auto trans has a vacuum modulator, the trans has had repeated clutch piston seal failures and complaints about harsh shifting
moisture may be freezing in the vacuum modulator diaphragm chamber
True
Frozen mosture in the modulator diaphragm may cause vacuum to not be applied to the diapgragm. Pressure will be high and repetead clutch piston failure and harsh late shifts will occur
T/F
A vehicle is operating in a freezing climate, the auto trans has a vacuum modulator, the trans has had repeated clutch piston seal failures and complaints about harsh shifting
the manual valve shift linkage may requre adjusting
False
an improper manual valve shift linkage adjustment may cause reduced pressure, trans slipping and premature clutch failure
T/F
a sticking governor valve may cause an auto transaxle to shift at a higher speed than specified.
True
T/F
excessive governor spring tension may cause an auto transaxle to shift at a higher speed than specified.
True
T/F
worn governor weights and pins may cause an auto transaxle to shift at a higher speed than specified.
true
T/F
weak governor spring tension may cause an auto transaxle to shift at a higher speed than specified.
False
Weak governor spring tension would cause excessive governor valve movement in relation to vehicle speed, and earlier shifts.
T/F
A transaxle experiences repeated pump seal failure:
The pump body bushing may be worn
True
a worn pump body bushing allows excessive torque converter hub movement, this damages the pump seal
T/F
A transaxle experiences repeated pump seal failure:
the governor pressure is higher than specified
False
high governor pressure affects shift timing and quality, but does not cause high pressure in the pump
T/F
An extension housing bushing and the bushing contact area on the drive shaft slip yoke are severely pitted and scored, and the housing seal is leaking. therea are no other trans problems
there may be excessive resistance in the battery ground between the chassis and the engine
True
High resistance in a battery ground between the chassis and the engine may cause the current to flow from the chassis through some of the powertrain components to the battery
ground cable attached to the engine. This may cause arcing and pitting of powertrain com-
ponents such as the extension housing bushing and drive shaft yoke.
T/F
An extension housing bushing and the bushing contact area on the drive shaft slip yoke are severely pitted and scored, and the housing seal is leaking. therea are no other trans problems
the trans fluid may be contaminated because fluid and filter changes have not been performed.
False
With the engine idling, the ATF flow through the trans cooler should be 1 quart, every (...) seconds
20
T/F
a missing speedo drive gear retaining slip may cause an erratic speedo.
False
this would cause an In-op speedo
T/F
a dry speedo cable may cause an erratic speedo.
True
T/F
Worn speedo gears may cause an erratic speedo.
True
T/F
worn driven gear retaining bushing may cause an erratic speedo.
True
The clearance between the valves and matching valve body bores should not exceed...
.001 in.
T/F
Improper torque on the trans valve body may result in mis-shifts
True
Excessive valve body torque may warp the valve body causing a shift valve to stick and preventing the upshift.
Transmissions without band adjustment screws have...
selective servo apply pins, and the tech must determine the proper pin length to provide proper band application
T/F
an auto trans has harsh 3-4 upshifts:
the fourth accumulator piston may be stuck
true
A sticking fourth gear accumulator piston may cause harsh shifting only in fourth gear.
T/F
an auto trans has harsh 3-4 upshifts:
the pressure regulator valve is sticking
False
A sticking pressure regulator valve could result in high transaxle pressures and harsh shifting in all gears, not iust in fourth gear.
T/F
the parking pawl locks the input shaft
False
When the pawl is engaged, it locks the output shaft.
T/F
the parking pawlis mechanically operated
True
T/F
the parking pawl's projection engages in a notched drum
True
T/F
the parking pawlis retained on a pivot pin
True
When the computer senses an electronic problem and fails to close the transaxle relay...
the transaxle only operates in 2nd gear and reverse
When diagnosing a computer controlled trans for improper shifting, the first sensor to verify is...
The manual lever position sensor (MILPS)

because this sensor informs the computer regarding the gear selector position. The computer supplies the prop-
er gear in relation to the input.
T/F
a FWD vehicle has erratic shifting:
the manual valve shift linkage may need adjusting
False
An improperly adjusted manual valve shift linkage may result in transaxle slipping, but the condition should be constant.
T/F
a FWD vehicle has erratic shifting:
the engine or trans mounts may be broken
True
Broken engine or transaxle mounts cause excessive engine and transaxle movement, which changes the effective length of the throttle valve cable and results in erratic shifting.
T/F
The negative battery cable should be disconnected prior to trans removal
True
T/F
the drive shaft should be marked in relation to the differentialf lange
True
T/F
the front drive axles should be marked in relation to the front hubs
False
The front drive axles do not require marking in relation to the front hubs.
T/F
the engine support fixture should be installed before loosening the transaxle-to-engine bolts
True
If inpu shaft endplay is more than spec...
a thicker selective washer is required on the inner input shaft
If the clutch plate clearance is more than specified...
A thicker reaction plate must be installed in the clutch pack
Loose flex plate to converter bolts may cause what type of noise under what conditions?
A clunkingn oise during deceleration or possibly at idle
Installing a thicker selective shim will have what effect on output shaft turning torque?
A thicker shim is required to reduce the turning torque.
A sticking pressure regulator valve may cause what problems?
repeated pump seal failure and hard shifting
A plugged drainback hole behind the pump seal may cause...
excessive pressure on the seal and repeated seal failure
T/F
a scored shaft in the bushing contact area may indicate a lack of lubrication
True
T/F
shaft to bushing clearance may be measured with a wire type feeler gauge
True
T/F
shaft to bushing clearance may be measured with a vernier caiper and a micrometer
True
T/F
Normal bushing clearance is .015-.025 in.
False
Normal bushing clearance is 0.0005 to 0.015 in.,
To provide reverse reduction wth a planetary gear set, which is the held, driven and driving gear?
Carier held
Sun gear driving
Annulus driven
T/F
Case porosity between two fluid passages could result in:
pressure bleed off and clutch burnout
True
T/F
Case porosity between two fluid passages could result in:
transmission being in two gears at once and jamming up
True
To increase differential turning torque, a ... shim is requrired behind...
To increase the tuming torque, a thicker shim is required behind one side bearing cup
T/F
a sticking clutch drum check ball may result in clutch disc burning
true
T/F
reduced clutch pack clearance may result in clutch disc burning
true
T/F
may result in clutch disc burninga damaged clutch piston seal
true
T/F
may result in clutch disc burninghigher than spec line pressure
False
High line pressure may cause harsh shifting and clutch piston seal damage, but it does not
result in Clutch disc burning.
T/F
A brinnelled low roller clutch may cause a buzzing noise in second, third, and fourth gear on a 4 speed trans
True
Because the low/roller clutch is freewheeling in second, third, and fourth gear, and holding
in first gear, severe brinnellíng of this roller clutch may cause a buzzing noise in second,
third, and fourth gears.
T/F
worn forward clutch discs may cause a buzzing noise in second, third, and fourth gear on a 4 speed trans
False
Because the forward clutch is applied in all forward gears, wom forward clutch discs could
result in slipping in all forward gears. However, this problem should not result in a bumng
noise.
T/F
A trans experinces premature band failure and the band is worn severely on the outer edges but not the center:
The band stru may be worn unevenly, resulting in band misalignment
False
Uneven wear on a band strut may cause band misalignment, and the resulting wear pattern
on the band may be curved across the band rather than circular with the band. However.
this problem would not cause severe wear on the outer band edges,
T/F
A trans experinces premature band failure and the band is worn severely on the outer edges but not the center:
the band contact area on the cluch drum is dished
True
A dished band Contact area on the drum would result in excessive wear on the outer band
edges.
T/F
an improper band adjustment may cause shifts at a lwer vehicle speed than spec
False
shift timing in relation to vehicle speed is a function of throttle pressure and governor pressure, band adjustment does not affect shift timing
T/F
an improper band adjustment may causetransmission slipping in some gears
True
T/F
an improper band adjustment may causeshifts at a higher vehicle speed than specified
False
shift timing in relation to vehicle speed is a function of throttle pressure and governor pressure, band adjustment does not affect shift timing
T/F
an improper band adjustment may causetransmission slipping in all gears
False
Because the band, or bands, are not applied in all gears, improper band adiustment does not
cause slipping in all gears.