Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Description and Operation

Transmission System Description and Operation





The Getrag 5 Speed is a 5 speed manual transmission assembly.

Important: Use only transmission fluid listed within the Lubrication Specifications for this manual transmission assembly. Other lubricants or additives may affect the shift performance.

The Getrag 5 Speed manual transmission has the following features:

* First and second gear double coned synchronizer
* Third, fourth, and fifth gear single coned synchronizer
* Reverse synchronized
* Three shaft design consisting of an input shaft, output shaft, and intermediate shaft
* Reverse inhibit feature
* One piece clutch actuator - no bleed screw
* Transmission venting system is part of the fill cap
* First gear ratio is 3.58
* Second gear ratio is 2.02
* Third gear ratio is 1.35
* Fourth gear ratio is 0.98
* Fifth gear ratio is 0.81
* Reverse gear ratio is 3.31
* Final drive ratio is 3.94
* Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)

The manual transmission shift cables must be adjusted for proper shifter performance.