Drive Range - Third Gear; Emergency/Substitute Mode: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Drive 3; Emergency/Substitute Mode Power Flow Diagram

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In Drive 3, transaxle drive is via the input shaft to clutches B and E. The elements of this transaxle function are as follows:

Clutches B and E are engaged to drive the rear sun gear and rear planetary gear carrier clockwise.
The clockwise rotation of the rear sun gear and rear planetary gear carrier will cause the front planetary gear to rotate in the same direction.