Skip to content
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 / Ideas for a clearer worldINDEPENDENT INSIGHTS · PRACTICAL TOOLS · EXPLAINERS
Sign in
THE KNOWLEDGE LIBRARY

Latest articles

Automotive Transmission

Planetary Gearsets

A planetary gearset consists of three members–sun gear, ring gear, and planetary carrier, which hold the planetary gears…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Transmission

Torque Converters

The torque converter is a fluid clutch that performs the same basic function as a manual transmission dry…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Transmission

Automatic Transmissions

The automatic transmission, like the manual transmission, is designed to match the load requirements of the vehicle to…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Transmission

Transmission Overhaul

Because of the variations in construction of transmissions, always refer to the manufacturer’s service manual for proper procedures…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Transmission

Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmissions are designed to last for the life of the vehicle when lubricated and operated properly. The most…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Transmission

Auxiliary Transmissions

The auxiliary transmission is used to provide additional gear ratios in the power train (Figure 10-13). This transmission…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Transmission

Transmission Types

Modern manual transmissions are divided into two major categories: • Constant mesh • Synchromesh Constant Mesh Transmission The…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Transmission

Shift Forks, Shift Linkage and Levers

Shift Forks Shift forks fit around the synchronizer sleeves to transfer movement to the sleeves from the shift…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Transmission

Synchronizers

The synchronizer is a drum or sleeve that slides back and forth on the splined main shaft by…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Automotive Transmission

Transmission Gears

Transmission gears can be classified into four groups—input gear, countershaft gears, main shaft gears, and the reverse idler…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL