Automotive Transmission 1 min read
Shift Forks, Shift Linkage and Levers
Shift Forks Shift forks fit around the synchronizer sleeves to transfer movement to the sleeves from the shift linkage. The…
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Automotive Transmission 1 min read
Synchronizers
The synchronizer is a drum or sleeve that slides back and forth on the splined main shaft by means of…
Automotive Transmission 1 min read
Transmission Gears
Transmission gears can be classified into four groups—input gear, countershaft gears, main shaft gears, and the reverse idler gear. The…
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Transmission Construction
Before understanding the operation and power flow through a manual transmission, you first must understand the construction of the transmission…
Automotive Transmission 1 min read
Manual Transmissions
A manual transmission (Figure 10-11) is designed with two purposes in mind. One purpose of the transmission is providing the…
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Clutch Overhaul
When adjustment or repair of the linkage fails to remedy problems with the clutch, you must remove the clutch for…
Automotive Transmission 1 min read
Pedal Pulsation
A pulsating clutch pedal is caused by the runout (wobble or vibration) of one of the rotating members of the…
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Abnormal Noises
Faulty clutch parts can make various noises. When an operator reports that a clutch is making noise, find out when…
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Dragging
A dragging clutch will make the transmission or transaxle grind when trying to engage or shift gears. This condition results…
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Grabbing
A grabbing or chattering clutch will produce a very severe vibration or jerking motion when the vehicle is accelerated from…
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Slipping
Slipping occurs when the driven disc fails to rotate at the same speed as the driving members when the clutch…
Automotive Transmission 2 min read
Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulically operated clutch is adjusted by changing the length of the slave cylinder pushrod. To adjust a hydraulic clutch,…