Input shaft

Gears
Synchronizers
Shift forks

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Shift linkage
Gear shift lever
Output shaft
Transmission case

Basic Transmission
Parts

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A manual transmission is designed to

change the vehicles drive wheel speed
and torque in relation to engine
speed and torque

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Transmission Features
A manual transmission should:
be able to increase torque to the drive
wheels for quick acceleration
supply different gear ratios to match load
conditions
provide a reverse gear
provide an easy means of shifting gears
operate quietly with minimum power loss

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 Gears are round wheels with teeth

machined on their perimeters
They transmit turning effort from one
shaft to another
When gears are different sizes, output
speed and torque change

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Gear Drive

Small gear driving a larger gear

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