18 Questions
What is the primary difference between a front engine front wheel drive transmission and a front engine rear wheel drive transmission?
The location of the final drive/differential assembly
What is the term often used to refer to a front engine front wheel drive transmission?
Transaxle
How are some assemblies mounted onto the gearbox shafts?
By being cast directly onto the shaft
What is the purpose of the output shaft in a front engine front wheel drive transmission?
To mesh directly with the final drive/differential ring gear
In which module can you find more information on propshafts?
LV12 - Drive Shafts
What is the mounting orientation of the transmission in a front engine front wheel drive vehicle?
Transversely
In a front engine front wheel drive transaxle, which gear is typically associated with the sliding mesh?
Reverse gear
What is the purpose of synchromesh mechanisms in manual transmission systems?
To synchronize gear rotation
In a torque flow diagram, what is the primary input component?
Input shaft
What is the primary function of the clutch in a manual transmission system?
To disconnect the engine from the transaxle
In a transaxle design, what is the purpose of the ring gear?
To transmit power to the wheels
What is the typical gear selection sequence in a manual transmission system?
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
What is the purpose of synchroniser assemblies in a front engine rear wheel drive transmission?
To prevent gear crunching by synchronising gear speeds
What is unique about the reverse idler gear in a front engine rear wheel drive transmission?
It does not use synchromesh
What is the purpose of snap rings and spacers in a front engine rear wheel drive transmission?
To keep assemblies in lateral alignment
What do the gears (except the reverse idler gear) remain in with each other in a front engine rear wheel drive transmission?
Constant mesh
What is the effect of locking individual gears to the shafts in a front engine rear wheel drive transmission?
Gear selection
What is the purpose of the clutch in a front engine rear wheel drive transmission?
To disconnect the engine from the transmission
Identify the major components of a manual transmission system in a front engine front wheel drive vehicle. Learn about the transmission case, clutch housing, input shaft, final drive/differential assembly, output shaft, and transmission case cover. Compare with front engine rear wheel drive transmissions.
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