CM Advanced Ch.11 Flashcards
What is one of the most frequent causes of noises that appear to be in the transmission, but actually originates outside of it?
Torsional vibration
Leaking oil seals and what else are probably the most common causes of transmission problems?
Gaskets
What are placed in the power trains of vehicles to allow them to operate in mud, snow, sand, and other unusual terrains?
Transfer cases
What are attachments in the power train for power to drive auxiliary accessories?
Power takeoffs
What assembly provides a flexible connection through which power is transmitted from the transmission to the differential?
Propeller shaft
The propeller shafts is almost always what shape?
Tubular
What is a connection between two shafts that permits one to drive the other at an angle?
Universal joint
What noise in the differential generally means the ring gear or pinion needs an adjustment?
Humming
What type of axle carries part of the weight of a vehicle but does not drive the wheels?
Dead
How many types of live axles are used in automotive and construction equipment?
Three(3)
What axles are used in some trucks but in very few passenger cars?
Three-quarter floating
What axle is used in most heavy trucks?
Full-floating
What give additional traction to the driving wheels and distribute the weight of the vehicle over a greater area of road surface?
Dual-wheels
What vehicles are entirely supported, driven, and steered by two tracks that replace all wheels?
Full-track
