D16 - Manual Transaxle

Transmission System Description and Operation

5-Speed Manual Transaxle

This 5-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 5-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

Reverse gear is not synchronized and uses a sliding idler gear arrangement.

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.