Principle Of Operation: Notes
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The input shaft incorporates fixed 1st, 2nd , 3rd and 4th speed input gears forming a single component. 5th gear is splined to the input shaft and secured with a lock nut. The output shaft assembly contains all free rotating output gears and synchronizer assemblies.