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Manual Transaxle: Notes

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The manual transaxle is a fully synchronized 5-speed transaxle. The forward gears are selected by a synchronizer mechanism, The 3rd gear, 4th gear and 5th gear synchronizers are mounted on the input shaft. First gear and 2nd gear synchronizers are mounted on the mainshaft. The helical-cut forward gears are in constant mesh with the corresponding gears on the opposing shaft. The manual transaxle features a synchronized reverse gear. The reverse gears have helical-cut teeth and are engaged through a synchronizer.

Fig 1: Power Flow Diagram
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