First 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 first gear is integral to the input shaft, and is in constant mesh with the output shaft first speed gear. Because of this constant mesh, the output shaft first speed gear freewheels until first gear is selected. As the gearshift lever is moved into the first gear position, the 1-2 fork moves the 1-2 synchronizer sleeve towards the output shaft first gear. The synchronizer sleeve engages the first gear clutch teeth, fixing the gear to the output shaft, and allowing power to transmit through the output shaft to the differential. See Fig 1.