1 Position (Deceleration)

The power flow in the 1 position when decelerating is as follows:

• Hydraulic pressure is applied to the 1st clutch and the 1st-hold clutch.
• Rolling resistance from the road surface goes through the front wheels to the final driven gear, then to the countershaft idler gear.
• The one-way clutch disengages because the application of torque is reversed.
• The force conveyed to the secondary shaft idler gear turns the mainshaft 3rd gear via the countershaft idler gear. As a result, engine braking can be obtained with 1st gear.
  Fig 1: Power Flow - 1 Position (Deceleration)

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