9 Questions
What is the primary function of a transmission or transaxle in an automotive power train?
To provide the necessary torque for the vehicle to move
What is the purpose of shifting into neutral in a manual transmission?
To start the engine and run it without turning the drive wheels
What is the main difference between a manual transmission and a manual transaxle?
The location of the engine and wheels they drive
What is the purpose of the gears in a manual transmission or transaxle?
To change the gear ratio between the engine crankshaft and drive wheels
Where is the manual transmission positioned in a front-engine rear wheel drive vehicle?
Between the clutch and drive shaft
What is the purpose of shifting into reverse in a manual transmission?
To move the vehicle backward
What is the common component between a manual transmission and a manual transaxle?
An assembly of gears and shafts
Where is the manual transaxle positioned in a front-engine front-wheel drive vehicle?
Attached to a front-mounted transverse engine
What type of vehicles use an engine-mounted transaxle to drive the rear wheels?
Rear-engine rear wheel drive vehicles
Learn about the three main purposes of transmissions and transaxles in the automotive power train or drive train, including providing torque, shifting into reverse, and more. Understand the role of gear ratios in engine crankshaft and drive wheels. Test your knowledge of automotive mechanics!
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