Transmission System Description and Operation

Transmission System Description and Operation





The F17 is a 5 speed manual transmission assembly.

Important: Use only transmission fluid listed within the Lubrication Specifications (Lubrication Specifications) for this manual transmission assembly. Other lubricants or additives may affect the shift performance.



The F17 5 Speed manual transmission has the following features:

* First and second gear double coned synchronizer
* Third, fourth, and fifth gear single coned synchronizer
* Two shaft design consisting of an input shaft, and main shaft
* Reverse inhibit feature
* One piece clutch actuator - no bleed screw
* Transmission venting system is part of the fill cap
* First gear ratio is 3.73
* Second gear ratio is 2.14
* Third gear ratio is 1.41
* Fourth gear ratio is 1.12
* Fifth gear ratio is 0.89
* Reverse gear ratio is 3.31
* Final drive ratio is 3.94
* Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)


The manual transmission shift cables must be adjusted for proper shifter performance.