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Description And Operation: Geartrain: Notes

Power is transmitted from the torque converter to the planetary gear sets through the input shaft. Bands and clutches are used to hold and drive certain combinations of gearsets. This results in 5 forward ratios and 1 reverse ratio, which are transmitted to the output shaft and differential.

GEAR RATIO SPECIFICATION

Gear Ratio
1st 3.22 to 1
2nd 2.29 to 1
3rd 1.55 to 1
4th 1.00 to 1
5th 0.71 to 1
Reverse 3.07 to 1