D, M range 3GR
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- The driving force from the input shaft is transmitted to the reverse and high clutch drum and then via the high clutch to the front planetary carrier, causing it to rotate clockwise. This clockwise rotation of the front planetary carrier is transmitted via the low clutch to the rear Internal gear causing it to rotate clockwise. The driving force of the input shaft is transmitted to the rear sun gear and causing to rotate clockwise.
At this point, since the rear sun gear and rear internal gear are rotating clockwise at the same speed, the rear pinion gear does not rotate axially, and the rear sun gear and rear internal gear become united and revolve. The force of this revolution is transmitted to the rear planetary carrier, the output shaft and then, 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.