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Manual Transaxle: Notes

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The manual transaxle is a fully synchronized 5-speed transaxle. The forward gears are selected by a synchronizer mechanism. The 3rd gear, 4th gear and 5th speed cluster gear are mounted on the input shaft. First gear and 2nd gear are mounted on the mainshaft. The helical-cut forward gears are in constant mesh with the corresponding gears on the opposing shaft. The manual transaxle features a synchronized reverse gear. The reverse gears have helical-cut teeth and are engaged through a synchronizer.

Power Flow 

Fig 1: Power Flow Diagram
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ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item Description
1 1st gear
2 2nd gear
3 3rd gear
4 4th gear
5 5th gear
6 Reverse gear