Drive 2 - Second Gear: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Drive 2 - Second Gear Power Flow Diagram

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In Drive 2, the transaxle drive is via the input shaft and clutch E. The elements of this transaxle function are as follows:

• Clutch E is applied to drive the front ring gear.
• The front ring gear drives the front planetary gear carrier.
• The front planetary gear carrier drives the differential pinion gear clockwise.
• Brake F is applied holding the front sun gear stationary.