"D", ""M3"", ""M4"" and ""M5"" Positions 3rd Gear

The front brake fastens the front sun gear.
The direct clutch is coupled, and the rear carrier and rear sun gear are connected.
The high and low reverse clutch is coupled and the mid sun gear and rear sun gear are connected.

Fig 1: Shift Component Application In D, M3, M4 and M5 Positions 3rd Gear
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