FIRST GEAR
Engine power is transmitted to the input shaft via
the clutch assembly and the input shaft turns. The
input shaft first gear is integral to the input shaft,
and is in constant mesh with the output shaft first
speed gear. Because of this constant mesh, the output
shaft first speed gear freewheels until first gear is
selected. As the gearshift lever is moved into the first
gear position, the 1-2 fork moves the 1-2 synchro-
nizer sleeve towards the output shaft first gear. The
synchronizer sleeve engages the first gear clutch
teeth, fixing the gear to the output shaft, and allow-
ing power to transmit through the output shaft to
the differential (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6 First Gear Powerflow
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G288 MANUAL TRANSAXLE (Continued)