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LV12K Knowledge of light vehicle

transmission and driveline units and
components
Introduction
The purpose of the unit is to provide an understanding of vehicle transmission and
driveline units and components. Use the student book, tutor notes/handouts and the
internet to work through the following activities.

Activity 1: Drive layout and clutch

1 There are three different forms of drive configuration. One is the rear-wheel drive
layout. List the other two.

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2 The diagram below shows the layout of a front engine rear-wheel drive vehicle.

a) Identify the numbered components.

1 ……………………………………………

2 ……………………….............................

3 ……………………………………………

4 ……………………………………………

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b) State the function of the propeller shaft’s sliding joint.

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c) State the function of the universal (Hardy Spicer type) couplings.

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3 Complete the following paragraph using the missing words listed below.

A …………………….. provides a means of …………………….. the power produced by the

engine from the …………………….. gearbox. A clutch also provides a means of

progressively …………………….. the power to the gearbox and ……………………..

system.

Missing words:
Clutch, connecting, disconnecting, manual, transmission

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4 The diagram below shows the layout of a diaphragm clutch mechanism.

a) Identify the numbered components.

1 ……………………………………………… 4 ………………………………………………

2 ……………………………………………… 5 ………………………………………………

3 ……………………………………………… 6 ………………………………………………

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b) State the advantages of this form of clutch mechanism compared to a coil spring clutch.

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5 List the four main clutch faults.

a) ………………………………………………………

b) ………………………………………………………

c) ………………………………………………………

d) ………………………………………………………

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e) Activity 2: Clutch and gears

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a) The diagram below shows the layout of a mechanical clutch operating system. List the
numbered components.

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3 ...........................................................................................................................................................

4 ...........................................................................................................................................................

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b) List the two different forms of mechanical clutch adjustment systems.

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2 There are three different layouts and construction of gears and shafts for four-, five-
and six-speed gearbox designs. One is the sliding mesh type. List the other two.

 ………………………………………………………………………………….………………..

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3 Complete the following paragraph, which describes the purpose of a baulk ring
synchromesh system and its two main features, using the missing words listed below.

To overcome the main …………………….. of the constant-mesh system (i.e.

…………………….. or crashing of the …………………….. during engagement due to a

…………………….. gear change by the driver) a …………………….. ring or synchro ring is

…………………….. in the …………………….. unit. The …………………….. main

…………………….. incorporated in the baulk ring system are:

The …………………….. cone …………………….., or load, is …………………….. to the speed

of change.

An …………………….. device …………………….. positive gear …………………….. until the

speed of the two gears is ……………………..

Missing words:
Added, baulk, disadvantage, equal, engagement, features, friction, gears, interception,
noise, pressure, prevents, proportional, quick, synchromesh, two

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4 Calculate the output gear ratio where:

 the primary shaft pinion has 24 teeth

 the meshing layshaft gear has 30 teeth

 the mainshaft gear has 30 teeth

 the meshing layshaft gear has 20 teeth.

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Activity 3: Gears
1 The traditional automatic gearbox makes use of two very distinct mechanical
systems. They are:

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2 The diagram below shows an epicyclic gear train. List the numbered components.

1 …………………………………… 3 ……………………………………

2 …………………………………… 4 ……………………………………

3 On an automatic transmission system, why does the gear selector mechanism have
an inhibitor switch fitted?

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4 State the purpose of a final drive as applied to a front engine rear-wheel drive vehicle.

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5 The diagram below shows the main components of a final-drive unit. Identify the
numbered components.

1 ………………………………… 4 …………………………………

2 ………………………………… 5 …………………………………

3 …………………………………

6 What is the purpose of the final-drive differential?

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