A planetary gearset consists of three members--sun gear, ring gear, and planetary carrier, which hold…

The torque converter is a fluid clutch that performs the same basic function as a…

The automatic transmission, like the manual transmission, is designed to match the load requirements of…

Because of the variations in construction of transmissions, always refer to the manufacturer’s service manual…

Transmissions are designed to last for the life of the vehicle when lubricated and operated…

The auxiliary transmission is used to provide additional gear ratios in the power train (Figure…

Modern manual transmissions are divided into two major categories: • Constant mesh • Synchromesh Constant…

Shift Forks Shift forks fit around the synchronizer sleeves to transfer movement to the sleeves…

The synchronizer is a drum or sleeve that slides back and forth on the splined…

Transmission gears can be classified into four groups—input gear, countershaft gears, main shaft gears, and…