Apply Clutches

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This transaxle uses the following clutches to operate the 3 planetary gearsets:

Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch
Low/reverse clutch
Low One-Way Clutch (OWC)
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch
Overdrive (O/D) (4, 5, 6) clutch

For additional information about planetary gearsets or the apply clutches, refer to Mechanical Components and Functions .