Chapter 10 Manual Transaxle Construction and Operation 221
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Ring gear
Pinion gear
Transaxle
case
Shift fork
Cluster
gear
Reverse
idler
gear
Shift levers
Shift rod
Shift detent pin
Input shaft
Shift rod
Side
gear
Spider gear
Figure 10-31. This cutaway shows the inside of a 5-speed manual transaxle with overdrive. (Ford)
Review Questions—Chapter 10
Answer the following questions using the information
provided in this chapter.
1. The _____ portion of the transaxle allows the vehicle
to make turns while power is delivered.
2. List and explain the seven major parts of a manual
transaxle.
3. Which one of the following is made to slip into a
groove that runs radially around the outer sleeve of
the synchronizer?
(A) Shift linkage.
(B) Shift fork.
(C) Synchronizer inner hub.
(D) Synchronizer blocking ring.