Manual Transmission and Clutch

Manual Transmission and Clutch

The transmission and clutch system consist of the following:

- Five-speed manual transmission
- Clutch disc
- Clutch pressure plate
- Clutch release hub and bearing
- Clutch hydraulic system
- Pilot bearing
- Flywheel

The function of the transmission is to move the vehicle from a rest position to motion. The transmission changes the engine's output. The transmission uses gears to adapt the torque to the demands of load and road conditions. It matches engine power to vehicle needs.

This power is delivered from the engine flywheel to the transmission. The power is transmitted through a driver-operated clutch, which allows for engagement and disengagement of the engine to the transmission.

The transmission input shaft receives the power when the clutch is engaged. The transmission then uses a system of gears to change the speed and torque relationship between the engine crankshaft and the transmission output shaft.

The purpose of the clutch is to connect and disconnect a manually operated transmission, and the remainder of the driveline system, from the engine. This allows starting and stopping the vehicle, shifting and changing speeds that correspond to the engine speed through gear reductions.

The manual transmission has a tag to identify assemblies for repair purposes. Refer to Manual Transmission/Transaxle for the transmission tag information.