Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Description and Operation: Overview

Overview




The transmission is intended to be part of a transverse drive line with front wheel or four wheel drive. The transmission and final drive are constructed together in a common housing made of aluminum. The unique design of the transmission and final drive makes it extremely compact, yet capable of transferring high torque.
The engine and transmission have damped mountings, either on the side members with pendulum mounting or on a sub frame.
The gear controls consist of the gear selector assembly, electronic back-up (reverse) inhibitor and two mechanical shift cables which are connected to a lever each on the transmission. The gear selector is not adjustable. However lateral movement can be adjusted. If there is a fault or damage in/to one of the mechanical cables, both must be replaced at the same time.
The gear selector assembly is seated in rubber bushings secured to the floor of the tunnel for efficient sound insulation. The bearings for the gear selector lever in the gear selector assembly and the bearings for the outer mechanical cable controls are permanently lubricated low friction bearings.
The oil is synthetic.