Automotive Technology
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ISBN: 9781337794213
Author: ERJAVEC, Jack.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Chapter 44, Problem 8SA
How does a viscous clutch assembly work? Why is it used in AWD systems?
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Chapter 44 Solutions
Automotive Technology
Ch. 44 - Name the three main driveline components that are...Ch. 44 - Describe the purpose of a viscous clutch.Ch. 44 - What is the purpose of the interaxle differential?Ch. 44 - Briefly explain how a Haldex clutch works.Ch. 44 - What is the primary purpose of a transfer case?Ch. 44 - Prob. 6SACh. 44 - When the plates of a viscous coupling (clutch)...Ch. 44 - How does a viscous clutch assembly work? Why is it...Ch. 44 - What results from having different axle ratios on...Ch. 44 - The transfer clutch in the all-wheel drive...
Ch. 44 - In a viscous clutch, when the silicone fluid is...Ch. 44 - When servicing transfer cases, all of the...Ch. 44 - Prob. 5MCCh. 44 - Which of the following would not cause noise while...Ch. 44 - Which of the following could cause the 4WD...Ch. 44 - Technician A says that viscous couplings are...Ch. 44 - Technician A says that some AWD systems have a...Ch. 44 - While discussing AWD systems: Technician A says...Ch. 44 - Prob. 4ASRQCh. 44 - While diagnosing the cause of noise from a...Ch. 44 - Technician A says that a seized shift linkage may...Ch. 44 - While diagnosing the cause of the transfer case...Ch. 44 - While servicing an AWD vehicle: Technician A...Ch. 44 - While discussing the various speed gear positions...Ch. 44 - While discussing automatic AWD systems: Technician...
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- Briefly explain how a Haldex clutch works.arrow_forwardWhat is the primary advantage of an eddy current clutch over a mechanical clutch?arrow_forwardWhich of the following would not cause noise while driving in 2WD under a heavy throttle? a. Faulty ignition switch b. Worn transfer case clutch c. Inoperative locking hubs d. Bad front half shaftarrow_forward
- Before making a clutch adjustment, it is necessary to______. a. measure clutch pedal free travel b. lubricate the clutch linkage c. check the hydraulic fluid level d. place the transmission in reversearrow_forwardTechnician A says that clutch slippage is most notice-able in higher gears. Technician B says that clutch slip page is not noticeable in lower gears. Who is correct? a. Technician A only b. Technician B only c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor Barrow_forwardWhat is the purpose of a clutch in a vehicle transmission system?arrow_forward
- explain the process for diagnosing a noisy manual transmission while conducting a test drive. include in your answer a description of three symtoms and their associated probable faults.arrow_forwardTechnician A says that the clutch-style limited slip differential uses a multi-plate clutch pack between each side gear and the differential case. Technician B says that if the clutch discs are worn, rotating torque will be higher than specifications. Who is correct?arrow_forwardState the formula and standards relevant to the single step-up spur gearboxarrow_forward
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