D, M range 2GR
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- The driving force from the input shaft is transmitted to the rear sun gear, which rotates clockwise causing the rear pinion gear to rotate counterclockwise. Then, the driving force causes the rear planetary carrier to rotate clockwise, similar to first gear. The front internal gear also rotates clockwise since it is united with the rear planetary gear. At this point, the front sun gear does not rotate because it is locked by the 2-4 brake. Due to this, the front pinion gear rotates axially clockwise and revolves clockwise, and the front planetary carrier rotates clockwise. The clockwise rotation of the front planetary carrier is transmitted via the low clutch to the rear internal gear, causing it to rotate clockwise.
As a result, the rotation speed of the rear planetary carrier increases from that of first gear in proportion to the rotation of the rear internal gear. Accordingly, the driving force from the rear planetary carrier, whose speed has been increased, is transmitted via the propeller shaft to the driving wheels.
- During deceleration, the driving force is transmitted from the driving wheels. Due to this, the driving force becomes the reverse of that during acceleration and engine braking is actuated.