Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Description and Operation

Transmission System Description and Operation

The M32-6 is a 6-speed manual transmission. This manual transmission is an all-synchromesh 3-shaft transmission.





This 3-shaft transmission (1) has the following advantages:

* Compact construction
* Improved smooth-running performance
* Better shift quality
* High torque transmission
* Low weight

Location of the Shafts

The following cross-sectional diagram shows the location of the respective shafts in the M32-6 transmission, as per the 3-shaft principle.




1 - Upper Main Shaft
2 - Input Shaft
3 - Lower Main Shaft
4 - Differential Gear

In this transmission angular cone bearings are used for all shafts. These bearings require a certain amount of play and pretension. The required amount of bearing play and pretension is achieved at the production stage by using shims under the angular cone bearing in the transmission housing.

Location of Gearwheels

This diagram shows the location of the gearwheels on the respective shaft.




1 - 1st Gear Gearwheel
2 - 2nd Gear Gearwheel
3 - 5th Gear Gearwheel
4 - 6th Gear Gearwheel
5 - 3rd/5th Gear Gearwheel
6 - 6th Gear Gearwheel
7 - 4th Gear Gearwheel
8 - 4th Gear Gearwheel
9 - Reverse Gear Gearwheel
10 - 3rd Gear Gearwheel

Power Flow in the Individual Gears

The following diagrams show the flow of power in the individual gears.





1st gear





2nd gear





3rd gear





4th gear





5th gear





6th gear





Reverse gear