Powerflow In 5th Gear

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Fig 1: Identifying Powerflow In 5th Gear

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The input gear drives the countershaft.
The countershaft gears drive the first, second, and third gears on the output shaft, and the fifth gear synchronizer.
The fifth gear synchronizer hub is splined to the countershaft.
When the synchronizer sleeve is shifted forward, the fifth gear is locked to the countershaft.
The countershaft fifth gear drives the output shaft fifth gear.