ASE 3: MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES

General
MAST3002 Research vehicle service information such as fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, technical service bulletins, and recalls including vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
MAST3001 Identify manual drive train and axles components and configurations.
MAST3050 Retrieve and record DTCs, OBD monitor status, and freeze frame data; clear codes and data when directed.
MAST3003 Check fluid condition
MAST3004 Drain and refill manual transmission/transaxle
MAST3051 Diagnose drive train concerns
Clutch
MAST3009 Check and adjust clutch master cylinder fluid level
MAST3005 Diagnose clutch noise, binding, slippage, pulsation, and chatter; determine needed action.
MAST3006 Inspect clutch pedal linkage, cables, automatic adjuster mechanisms, brackets, bushings, pivots, and springs; determine needed action.
MAST3007 Inspect and/or replace clutch pressure plate assembly, clutch disc, release (throw-out) bearing, linkage, and pilot bearing/bushing (as applicable).
MAST3008 Bleed clutch hydraulic system.
MAST3010 Inspect flywheel and ring gear for wear, cracks, and discoloration; determine needed action.
MAST3011 Measure flywheel runout and crankshaft end play
MAST3012 Describe the operation and service of a system that uses a dual mass flywheel.
Transmission/Transaxle
MAST3014 Describe the operational characteristics of an electronically controlled manual transmission/transaxle.
MAST3013 Inspect, adjust, lubricate, and/or replace shift linkages, brackets, bushings, cables, pivots, and levers.
MAST3015 Diagnose noise concerns through the application of transmission/transaxle powerflow principles
MAST3016 Diagnose hard shifting and jumping out of gear concerns
MAST3017 Diagnose transaxle final drive assembly noise and vibration concerns
MAST3018 Disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble internal transmission/transaxle components.
Drive Shaft and Half Shaft, Universal and Constant-Velocity (CV) Joints (Front, Rear, All-wheel, and Four-wheel Drive)
MAST3021 Inspect and/or remove/replace bearings, hubs, and seals.
MAST3022 Inspect and/or service/replace shafts, yokes, boots, and universal/CV joints.
MAST3052 Check for leaks at drive assembly and transfer case seals
MAST3019 Diagnose constant-velocity (CV) joint noise and vibration concerns
MAST3020 Diagnose universal joint noise and vibration concerns
MAST3023 Check shaft balance and phasing
Differential and Drive Axles - Ring and Pinion Gears and Differential Case Assembly
MAST3024 Inspect differential housing
MAST3025 Check and adjust differential housing fluid level
MAST3026 Drain and refill differential housing
MAST3053 Inspect and replace companion flange and/or pinion seal
MAST3028 Inspect ring gear and measure runout
MAST3027 Diagnose noise and vibration concerns
MAST3029 Remove, inspect, reinstall or replace drive pinion and ring gear, spacers, sleeves, and bearings.
MAST3030 Measure and adjust drive pinion depth.
MAST3031 Measure and adjust drive pinion bearing preload.
MAST3032 Measure and adjust side bearing preload and ring and pinion gear total backlash and backlash variation on a differential carrier assembly (threaded cup or shim types).
MAST3033 Check ring and pinion tooth contact patterns
MAST3034 Disassemble, inspect, measure, adjust, and/or replace differential pinion gears (spiders), shaft, side gears, side bearings, thrust washers, and case.
MAST3035 Reassemble and reinstall differential case assembly
Differential and Drive Axles - Drive Axles
MAST3038 Inspect and replace drive axle wheel studs.
MAST3039 Remove and replace drive axle shafts.
MAST3040 Inspect and replace drive axle shaft seals, bearings, and retainers.
MAST3041 Measure drive axle flange runout and shaft end play
MAST3042 Diagnose drive axle shafts, bearings, and seals for noise, vibration, and fluid leakage concerns; determine needed action.
Differential and Drive Axles - Limited Slip Differential
MAST3036 Diagnose noise, slippage, and chatter concerns including electronically controlled systems; determine needed action.
MAST3037 Measure rotating torque
Four-wheel Drive/All-wheel Drive
MAST3046 Identify concerns related to variations in tire circumference and/or final drive ratios.
MAST3043 Inspect, adjust, and repair shifting controls (mechanical, electrical, and vacuum), bushings, mounts, levers, and brackets.
MAST3044 Inspect axle locking mechanisms
MAST3045 Check for leaks at drive assembly and transfer case seals
MAST3047 Diagnose noise, vibration, and unusual steering concerns; determine needed action.
MAST3048 Diagnose, test, adjust, and/or replace electrical/electronic components of four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive systems.
MAST3049 Disassemble, service, and reassemble transfer case and components.