Component description

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

Component	Function
Low clutch	Transmits rotation of front planetary carrier to rear internal gear Operates in 1GR, 2GR, or 3GR position
High clutch	Transmits rotation of input shaft to front planetary carrier Operates in 3GR or 4GR position
Reverse clutch	Transmits rotation of reverse clutch drum to front sun gear Operates when vehicle is reversing
2-4 brake	Prevents rotation of front sun gear Operates in 2GR or 4GR position
Low and reverse brake	Prevents rotation of front planetary carrier Operates when vehicle is reversing or in 1GR position (M range)
Low one-way clutch	Locks clockwise rotation of front planetary carrier in 1 GR position
Planetary gear	The planetary gear functions as a transmission due to the engagement/disengagement of clutches and/or brakes, converts the transmitted driving force of the input shaft and transmits it to the output shaft.