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

A2 Removal and overhaul: practice questions

Our ASE A1–A8 bank has 7 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

What should be done with the transmission cooler after an internal failure that produced debris?

  1. Flush it or replace it before installing the repaired transmission
  2. Leave it as is
  3. Fill it with engine oil
  4. Bypass it permanently and rely on the transmission pan for cooling
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A. Flush it or replace it before installing the repaired transmission — Debris left in the cooler can ruin the repaired unit.

Question 2 · A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

How is clutch pack clearance usually adjusted?

  1. With selective snap rings or pressure plates
  2. By adjusting the shift cable
  3. By tightening the clutch housing bolts in sequence
  4. By changing the fluid type
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A. With selective snap rings or pressure plates — Too much clearance delays engagement; too little causes drag.

Question 3 · A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Why must the torque converter be fully seated in the pump before installing the transmission?

  1. It is only cosmetic
  2. It improves fuel economy
  3. It sets the converter clutch apply speed and shift points for the TCM
  4. Otherwise the pump drive can be damaged when the bolts are tightened
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D. Otherwise the pump drive can be damaged when the bolts are tightened — Check the converter-to-bellhousing depth specification.

Question 4 · A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

How should new friction plates be prepared before assembly?

  1. Sanded lightly
  2. Soaked in the specified transmission fluid
  3. Installed dry
  4. Coated with petroleum jelly to hold them in place
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B. Soaked in the specified transmission fluid — Follow the manufacturer's soak time.

Question 5 · A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

What is an air pressure check of a clutch circuit used for during assembly?

  1. Confirming the piston applies and the seals hold
  2. Checking gear ratios
  3. Setting endplay
  4. Measuring fluid capacity of each clutch drum
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A. Confirming the piston applies and the seals hold — A clunk as the piston applies is a good sign; hissing means a leak.

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