Manual Transaxle: Notes

The MTX-75 manual transaxle features the following:

• Two-part aluminum housing
• The input shaft has 2 tapered roller bearings. Input shaft end play is controlled by a selective shim located under the bearing cup
• The output shaft has 2 tapered roller bearings. Output shaft end play is controlled by a selective shim located under the bearing cup
• The differential has 2 tapered roller bearings. Differential end play is controlled by a selective shim located under the bearing cup
• All gears are bevel cut
• All gears, including reverse, turn on needle bearings
• Synchronized in all gears
• First and 2nd gear are dual synchronized
• Single piece brass shift forks

The input shaft, output shaft and the differential assembly are assembled under preload. If the transmission is disassembled, a preload measurement must be taken.

The transmission's function is to move the vehicle from a rest position to motion. This is done by transferring the engine torque, through the transaxle, to the vehicle's front wheels. The transmission uses gears to adapt the torque to the demands of load and road conditions. It matches engine power to vehicle needs.

This power is delivered from the engine's flywheel, to the transaxle. The power is transmitted through a driver-operated clutch, which allows for engagement and disengagement of the engine to the transaxle.