GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM OPERATION
Five-Speed Manual Transaxle
This five-speed transaxle assembly is a transmission of constant-mesh design.
Combined in the assembly are:
- All forward gears.
- The reverse gear.
- The differential output.
The basic components of the five-speed transaxle assembly units are the:
- Transaxle case.
- Input shaft.
- Input shaft gears.
- Output shaft.
- Output shaft gears.
- Ring gear and differential assembly.
Forward Gear
Shifting to a forward gear is accomplished through a combination of synchronizers with blocker rings controlled by sliding shift forks.
Reverse Gear
In reverse shifting, the interm lever roller operations the assist lever, and then the fifth engaging piece is forwarded by the assist lever.
Differential Assembly
The differential is a conventional arrangement of gears that is supported by tapered roller bearings. The final output gear turns the ring gear and differential assembly which turns the drive axle shafts.
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