Fifth Gear
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Engine power is transmitted to the input shaft via the clutch assembly and the input shaft turns. The input shaft fifth speed gear is in constant mesh with the output shaft fifth gear, which is fixed to the output shaft. Because of this constant mesh, the input shaft fifth speed gear freewheels until fifth gear is selected. As the gearshift lever is moved to the fifth gear position, the fifth gear fork moves the fifth gear synchronizer sleeve towards the input shaft fifth speed gear. The synchronizer sleeve engages the fifth gear clutch teeth, fixing the gear to the input shaft, and allowing power to transmit through the output shaft to the differential. See Fig 1.