Power Transmission

"N" Position

Since both the forward brake and the reverse brake are released, torque from the input shaft drive is not transmitted to the output shaft.

"P" Position

The same as for the "N" position, both the forward brake and the reverse brake are released, so torque from the input shaft drive is not transmitted to the output shaft.
The parking pawl linked with the select lever meshes with the parking gear and fastens the output shaft mechanically.

Fig 1: Transmission Power Flow Diagram (N Position)

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"D1", "31" and "21" Positions

The forward brake and the forward one-way clutch regulate reverse rotation of the mid sun gear.
The 1st one-way clutch regulates reverse rotation of the rear sun gear.
The 3rd one-way clutch regulates reverse rotation of the front sun gear.
During deceleration, the mid sun gear turns forward, so the forward one-way clutch idles and the engine brake is not activated.

Fig 2: Transmission Power Flow Diagram (D1, 31, 21 Positions)

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"11" Position

The front brake fastens the front sun gear.
The forward brake and the forward one-way clutch regulate reverse rotation of the mid sun gear.
High and low reverse clutch connects the rear sun gear and the mid sun gear.
The low coast brake fastens the mid sun gear.
During deceleration, the low coast brake regulates forward rotation of the mid sun gear and the engine brake functions.

Fig 3: Transmission Power Flow Diagram (11 Position)

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"D2" and "32" Positions

The forward brake and the forward one-way clutch regulate reverse rotation of the mid sun gear.
The 3rd one-way clutch regulates reverse rotation of the front sun gear.
The direct clutch is coupled and the rear carrier and rear sun gear are connected.
During deceleration, the mid sun gear turns forward, so the forward one-way clutch idles and engine brake is not activated.

Fig 4: Transmission Power Flow Diagram (D2 And 32 Positions)

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"22" and "12" Positions

The front brake fastens the front sun gear.
The forward brake and the forward one-way clutch regulate reverse rotation of the mid sun gear.
The direct clutch is coupled, and the rear carrier and rear sun gear are connected.
The low coast brake fastens the mid sun gear.
During deceleration, the low coast brake regulates forward rotation of the mid sun gear and the engine brake functions.

Fig 5: Transmission Power Flow Diagram (22 And 12 Positions)

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"D3" and "33" Positions

The front brake fastens the front sun gear.
The direct clutch is coupled, and the rear carrier and rear sun gear are connected.
The high and low reverse clutch is coupled and the mid sun gear and rear sun gear are connected.

Fig 6: Transmission Power Flow Diagram (D3 And 33 Positions)

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"D4" Position

The direct clutch is coupled, and the rear carrier and rear sun gear are connected.
The high and low reverse clutch is coupled and the mid sun gear and rear sun gear are connected.
The input clutch is coupled and the front internal gear and mid internal gear are connected.
The drive power is conveyed to the front internal gear, mid internal gear, and rear carrier and the three planetary gears rotate forward as one unit.

Fig 7: Transmission Power Flow Diagram (D4 Position)

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"D5" Position

The front brake fastens the front sun gear.
The input clutch is coupled and the front internal gear and mid internal gear are connected.
The high and low reverse clutch is coupled and the mid sun gear and rear sun gear are connected.

Fig 8: Transmission Power Flow Diagram (D5 Position)

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"R" Position

The front brake fastens the front sun gear.
The high and low reverse clutch is coupled, and the mid sun gear and rear sun gear are connected.
The reverse brake fastens the rear carrier.

Fig 9: Transmission Power Flow Diagram (R Position)

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