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Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Description and Operation




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Double-Cone Synchronizer

The 1st, 3rd and 4th gears are equipped with a double-cone synchronizer to reduce the operating force of the shift selector.

Triple-Cone Synchronizer

The 2nd gear is equipped with a triple-cone synchronizer to reduce the operating force of the shift selector.