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Transmission Troubleshooting
Transmissions are designed to last for the life of the vehicle when lubricated and operated…
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Auxiliary Transmissions
The auxiliary transmission is used to provide additional gear ratios in the power train (Figure…
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Transmission Types
Modern manual transmissions are divided into two major categories: • Constant mesh • Synchromesh Constant…
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Shift Forks, Shift Linkage and Levers
Shift Forks Shift forks fit around the synchronizer sleeves to transfer movement to the sleeves…
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Synchronizers
The synchronizer is a drum or sleeve that slides back and forth on the splined…
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Transmission Gears
Transmission gears can be classified into four groups—input gear, countershaft gears, main shaft gears, and…
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Transmission Construction
Before understanding the operation and power flow through a manual transmission, you first must understand…
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Manual Transmissions
A manual transmission (Figure 10-11) is designed with two purposes in mind. One purpose of…
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Clutch Overhaul
When adjustment or repair of the linkage fails to remedy problems with the clutch, you…
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Pedal Pulsation
A pulsating clutch pedal is caused by the runout (wobble or vibration) of one of…