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ASE Automobile & Light Truck (A1–A8) — Practice Exam

A2 In-vehicle maintenance: practice questions

Our ASE A1–A8 bank has 13 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1 · A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Why should transmission pan bolts be torqued to specification?

  1. Under-torque improves cooling
  2. Torque doesn't matter when a reusable rubber gasket is used
  3. Higher torque raises line pressure
  4. Over-tightening distorts the pan rail and causes leaks
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D. Over-tightening distorts the pan rail and causes leaks — Pan bolts are usually low-torque fasteners.

Question 2 · A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Which part can usually be replaced without removing the transmission?

  1. Input clutch pack on most front-wheel-drive designs
  2. Torque converter
  3. Valve body and shift solenoids on many designs
  4. Pump gears
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C. Valve body and shift solenoids on many designs — Many solenoids are reached by removing the pan.

Question 3 · A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Why is the transmission cooler line flow checked after a rebuild?

  1. To set line pressure for the new valve body and pump
  2. Restricted flow causes overheating and repeat failure
  3. To bleed the brakes
  4. To find the fluid temperature sensor
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B. Restricted flow causes overheating and repeat failure — Flush or replace coolers after a failure that produced debris.

Question 4 · A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Transmission fluid is found coming out of the vent. What are possible causes?

  1. Overfilling, overheating or a plugged vent
  2. Low fluid level
  3. Correct operation in hot weather or while towing
  4. A new filter
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A. Overfilling, overheating or a plugged vent — Also check for coolant contamination causing foaming.

Question 5 · A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Why might a TCM need software updates or programming after replacement?

  1. It always works out of the box once the battery is reconnected
  2. To erase the VIN
  3. To disable the TCC
  4. It must match the vehicle's configuration and calibration
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D. It must match the vehicle's configuration and calibration — Check for updated calibrations in service information.

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