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Drive 2 - Second Gear: Notes

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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.