FIFTH GEAR
Engine power is transmitted to the input shaft via
the clutch assembly and the input shaft turns. The
input shaft fifth speed gear is in constant mesh with
the output shaft fifth gear, which is fixed to the out-
put shaft. Because of this constant mesh, the input
shaft fifth speed gear freewheels until fifth gear is
selected. As the gearshift lever is moved to the fifth
gear position, the fifth gear fork moves the fifth gear
synchronizer sleeve towards the input shaft fifth
speed gear. The synchronizer sleeve engages the fifth
gear clutch teeth, fixing the gear to the input shaft,
and allowing power to transmit through the output
shaft to the differential (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 Fifth Gear (Overdrive) Powerflow
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