Fifth Gear Powerflow
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 Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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In 5th gear, the shift shaft assembly slides the 5-6 synchronizer sleeve forward onto the input shaft to lock the input shaft to the output shaft. Torque is transferred from the input shaft to the output shaft through the 5-6 synchronizer sleeve and provides direct drive through the transmission.