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Chapter 14
End of Chapter Review Questions Answer Key
1. Which of the following clutch components is a driven member?
2. Which of the following is not a part of the clutch cover assembly?
3. Which of the following clutch components is splined to the input shaft of the
transmission?
4. What is the function of a current clutch brake used in a heavy-duty drivetrain?
5. Which of the following driving procedures will result in clutch or driveline damage?
6. Which of the following could be a cause of poor clutch release?
7. How often should a clutch be inspected and lubricated?
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8. When adjusting clutch linkage, Technician A says that pedal free travel should be
about 1½ to 2 inches. Technician B says that free travel should be more than ½ inch
measured at the release forks. Who is correct?
9. When servicing clutches, Technician A always wears an OSHA-approved particulate
mask. Technician B uses compressed air to clean off clutch components before
removing a clutch pack. Who is correct?
10. In the procedure required to perform a clutch replacement on a truck, which of the
following steps should be performed first?
11. On which of the following types of flywheels would the center intermediate plate be
driven by drive pins?
12. Failure analysis determines that the facing of a clutch disc has burst. Technician A
says that the cause is the driver using the clutch as a brake. Technician B says that the
problem might be the driver coasting downhill with the transmission in gear and the
clutch disengaged. Who is correct?
13. When installing a 14-inch clutch, Technician A installs new drive pins in the
flywheel. Technician B files the drive pin slots to ensure that proper clearances are
met. Who is correct?
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14. When regarding the operation of a typical 15½-inch clutch, which of the following
components constantly rotates at engine rpm?
15. When inspecting the mating faces of a clutch bell housing, which of the following can
be regarded as the critical wear area?
16. Which of the following adjustments is made on nonsynchronized transmissions only?
17. A driver complains of a hard clutch pedal. Technician A says that the problem may be
damaged bosses on the release yoke assembly. Technician B says that the clutch
linkage may be worn or damaged. Who is correct?
18. Technician A says that when the driver releases (disengages) the clutch while coasting
downhill, the clutch may overheat. Technician B says that overheating may result
when the driver rides the clutch pedal. Who is correct?
19. There are grooves worn in a clutch pressure plate. Technician A says that the clutch
discs could be worn or damaged. Technician B says that the clutch pressure springs
could be worn or damaged. Who is correct?
20. Which of the following should be used to remove minor heat discoloration from a
clutch pressure plate?