Asked by Ryleigh Geddes on Jun 26, 2024

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Technician A says that there are six separate clutches in an Allison four-speed transmission.Technician B says that there are six separate clutches in an Allision five-speed transmission.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Allison Transmission

A manufacturer known for producing automatic transmissions for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, as well as military vehicles.

Separate Clutches

Separate clutches refer to systems where multiple clutches are used independently to control different sets of gears, allowing for more efficient transmission and power distribution in heavy machinery or performance vehicles.

Four-Speed

Describes a transmission or gearbox with four distinct gear ratios.

  • Elucidate the application and benefits of employing multi-disc clutches within the automatic transmissions of trucks.
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erika garibayJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Technician B is correct because an Allison five-speed transmission typically has six separate clutches, which are used to engage different gear ratios. Technician A is incorrect because an Allison four-speed transmission does not have six separate clutches.