Drive Range - Third Gear: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Drive 3 - Third Gear 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.