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

A3 Clutch: practice questions

Our ASE A1–A8 bank has 8 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 · A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles

A clutch drags and the transmission grinds going into gear. What is a possible cause?

  1. A worn release bearing only
  2. Low engine idle speed
  3. A pressure plate with very strong clamping springs and a new disc
  4. Air in the clutch hydraulic system or excessive free play
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D. Air in the clutch hydraulic system or excessive free play — The clutch isn't fully releasing.

Question 2 · A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles

What should be done to the flywheel surface during clutch replacement?

  1. Grease it lightly
  2. Leave it untouched in every case to keep the factory balance
  3. Inspect it and resurface or replace as specified
  4. Paint it
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C. Inspect it and resurface or replace as specified — Some dual-mass flywheels must be replaced rather than resurfaced.

Question 3 · A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles

What is the purpose of a dual-mass flywheel?

  1. To act as a second clutch for reverse gear
  2. To damp engine torsional vibration before it reaches the driveline
  3. To replace the clutch pressure plate springs
  4. To raise engine speed at idle and save fuel
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B. To damp engine torsional vibration before it reaches the driveline — Excess free play between its two masses means replacement.

Question 4 · A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles

Why is a clutch alignment tool used during installation?

  1. To set pedal height
  2. To adjust the release fork
  3. To measure flywheel runout and set the pressure plate height
  4. To center the disc so the input shaft can enter the pilot bearing
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D. To center the disc so the input shaft can enter the pilot bearing — A misaligned disc makes installation difficult and can damage parts.

Question 5 · A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles

A noise is heard with the transmission in neutral, the clutch engaged, and goes away when the pedal is pressed. What is likely?

  1. A worn release bearing
  2. A worn pilot bearing in the end of the crankshaft
  3. A broken clutch spring
  4. A worn input shaft or countershaft bearing
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D. A worn input shaft or countershaft bearing — Pressing the pedal stops the input shaft from turning.

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