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ASE Study Guide A3 Manual Transmission

Take control of your ASE A3 prep with in-depth coverage of clutches, transmissions, drive shafts, and 4WD/AWD systems. Practical demonstrations and expert explanations help you understand complex driveline systems and walk into your exam fully prepared.

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About our ASE Study Guide A3 Manual Transmission

Get the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to pass the ASE A3 Manual Drivetrain & Axles Certification Exam with Motor Age Training’s comprehensive study materials. Whether you prefer a printed book, eBook, online video course, DVD, or a practice test, we offer flexible formats designed to fit your learning style.

Our ASE A3 resources cover the official certification task list and are packed with clear explanations, real-life illustrations, and targeted diagnostic information to help you master manual drivetrain systems. Each resource is designed to help you succeed on the ASE exam and serve as a handy reference on the job.

Topics Covered

All A3 study materials include detailed coverage of:

  • Extensive Clutch Diagnostic Information
  • Manual Transmission/Transaxle Diagnostic Information
  • Driveshaft/Halfshaft, Universal/CV-Joint, and Rear-Wheel Drive Axle Diagnostic Information
  • Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive Diagnostic Information
  • Diagnostic Information Including Symptoms, Descriptions, and Causes

The online video course and DVD training also include demonstrations of real transmission components, diagnostic techniques, and service procedures, giving technicians a practical understanding of drivetrain operation and repair.

Why Choose Motor Age ASE A3 Training?

  • Up-to-date content (Published January 2021) aligned with the ASE A3 Manual Drivetrain & Axles exam.
  • Expert instruction from Bill Haas, featuring hands-on demonstrations, diagnostic strategies, and drivetrain fundamentals.
  • Flexible study formats to match your preferences:
    • Book (spiral-bound, 128 pages; includes task list, glossary, and practice test)
    • eBook (interactive; includes an online practice test; not downloadable)
    • Online Video Course (covers clutches, drive shafts, differentials, transfer cases, axles, and service procedures; includes access to the ASE A3 Test Prep Study Guide e-book PDF; runtime 3 hours)
    • DVD (covers all A3 topics; runtime 180 minutes)
    • Practice Test (60 ASE-style questions with immediate digital access through your online account)
  • Dual-purpose resource – use it to prepare for your ASE exam and as a trusted reference in the shop afterward.

No matter which format you choose, Motor Age Training provides the knowledge, tools, and practice you need to prepare for the ASE A3 Manual Drivetrain & Axles exam and earn your certification patch.

No matter your style, we’ve got you covered

Published 01/2021 The ASE A3 study guide book and practice test by Motor Age Training provides technicians the knowledge and know how to successfully take and pass the ASE manual drivetrain and axles certification exam. Our ASE A3 test prep book includes the ASE certification task list for the manual drive train exam.  The task list outlines the topics technicians will be tested on during the ASE A3 certification exam. In addition to the easy-to-read text, the Motor Age ASE A3 study guide contains dozens of detailed illustrations for reference to real life applications. You’ll also find the Motor Age A3 manual drivetrain and axle self-study guide to be a handy reference guide that can be used on the job after you’ve taken the ASE test. The topics covered in this edition of the ASE Study Guide are:
  • Extensive Clutch diagnostic information
  • Manual Transmission/Transaxle diagnostic information
  • Driveshaft/HalfshaftUniversal/CV-Joint, Rear-Wheel Drive Axle diagnostic information
  • Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive diagnostic information
  • Diagnostic information includes symptoms, descriptions and causes
The back of the book contains an ASE practice test with questions written in the exact style of the ASE certification exam. The practice test questions are perfect for measuring the knowledge of the required information. Publication Date: January 2021 SKU: CLT-SERIES-A3-BOOK ISBN: 978-1-950119-10-3 Pages : 128 (including task list, glossary, practice test)
Published 01/2021 The ASE A3 study guide book and practice test by Motor Age Training provides technicians the knowledge and know how to successfully take and pass the ASE manual drivetrain and axles certification exam. Offered in an easy-to-read, interactive format, the A3 eBook includes the ASE certification task list, which outlines the topics technicians will be tested on during the certification exam. The A3 contains dozens of detailed illustrations for reference to real life applications. You’ll also find this self-study guide to be a handy reference tool that can be used on the job after you’ve taken the ASE test. The topics covered in this edition of the ASE Study Guide are:
  • Extensive Clutch diagnostic information
  • Manual Transmission/Transaxle diagnostic information
  • Driveshaft/HalfshaftUniversal/CV-Joint, Rear-Wheel Drive Axle diagnostic information
  • Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive diagnostic information
  • Diagnostic information includes symptoms, descriptions and causes
This eBook includes an online practice test with questions written in the exact style of the ASE certification exam. The practice test questions are perfect for measuring the knowledge of the required information. PLEASE NOTE: You WILL NOT be able to download a digital version of this booklet. These limitations are intentional to help us protect our product copyright. Publication Date: January 2021 SKU: CLT-SERIES-A3-EBOOK ISBN: 978-1-950119-10-3
The ASE A3 Certification Test covers what you need to know about Manual Drivetrains and Axles. This class has unique cut-outs of transmission parts for hands-on training and explores the basic fundamentals of the transmission. Bill Haas covers:
  • Clutches, drive shafts, differentials, transfer cases, front and rear axles
  • Clutch function, service, diagnosis, adjustment, removal and replacement
  • Transmission slippage and identifying oil leaks, bearing repair, and more
The ASE program includes a booklet with comprehensive glos­sary, including all manual drivetrain & axle-related terms used in the study guide with dozens of useful illustrations. You will find the ASE A3 Manual Drivetrain & Axles self-study guide to be a handy reference manual that you can use on the job after you’ve taken the ASE test. Note: This online video also includes access to the ASE A3 Test Prep Study Guide E-Book PDF version. Runtime: 3 Hours E-Book Format: Abobe Acrobat PDF (Not downloadable; may only be viewed online)
Published 01/2021 The ASE A3 study guide book and practice test by Motor Age Training provides technicians the knowledge and know how to successfully take and pass the ASE manual drivetrain and axles certification exam. Our ASE A3 test prep book includes the ASE certification task list for the manual drive train exam.  The task list outlines the topics technicians will be tested on during the ASE A3 certification exam. In addition to the easy-to-read text, the Motor Age ASE A3 study guide contains dozens of detailed illustrations for reference to real life applications. You’ll also find the Motor Age A3 manual drivetrain and axle self-study guide to be a handy reference guide that can be used on the job after you’ve taken the ASE test. The topics covered in this edition of the ASE Study Guide are:
  • Extensive Clutch diagnostic information
  • Manual Transmission/Transaxle diagnostic information
  • Driveshaft/HalfshaftUniversal/CV-Joint, Rear-Wheel Drive Axle diagnostic information
  • Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive diagnostic information
  • Diagnostic information includes symptoms, descriptions and causes
Publication Date: January 2021 Book Type: Spiral Bound Pages : 128 (including task list, glossary, practice test) DVD Covers Instructed by BIll Hass, the DVD covers all the information listed above. Runtime: 180 minutes
Prepare for the A3 exam with our ASE Manual Drivetrain & Axles Practice Test This Motor Age Training ASE practice test provides technicians with a full 60 question practice test exam. This practice test is a perfect way to gauge your knowledge on the topics technicians face during the ASE A3 certification exam. NOTE: PRACTICE TESTS ARE DIGITAL PRODUCTS YOU CAN ACCESS IMMEDIATELY THRU YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT The Manual Drivetrain & Axles practice test questions cover essential details on:
  • Extensive Clutch diagnostic information
  • Manual Transmission/Transaxle diagnostic information
  • Driveshaft/HalfshaftUniversal/CV-Joint, Rear-Wheel Drive Axle diagnostic information
  • Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive diagnostic information
  • Diagnotic information includis symptom descriptions and their causes

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