Question

Technician A says that some axles utilize a pressed bearing with a bolt on flange to retain the axle. Technician B says that there is always a c-clip to keep the axle from falling out.

Option 1: Technician A only.
Option 2: Technician B only.
Option 3: Both Technician A and B.
Option 4: Neither Technician A nor B.

Answer 1

Technician A is correct in stating that some axles use a pressed bearing with a bolt on flange to retain the axle, while Technician B's claim that a c-clip is always used is incorrect.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is attempting to determine whether Technician A or Technician B is correct about how axles are retained in a vehicle. Technician A is correct in stating that some axles utilize a pressed bearing with a bolt on flange to retain the axle. This method is commonly used in many front-wheel drive and some rear-wheel drive applications. On the other hand, Technician B mentions that there is always a c-clip to keep the axle from falling out, which is a common method of retention in many rear-wheel drive vehicles with a solid rear axle. However, this statement is not entirely correct because not all axle designs use c-clips; thus, the appropriate answer to this question is Option 1: Technician A only.