MAINTAIN VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
1. Parts of a manual transmission
2. Sliding mesh gear box
3. Constant mesh gearbox
4. MANUAL TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS.
CONSTRUCTION:
1. Transmission or Transfer case
2. Input shaft
3. Output shaft
4. Lay shaft
5. Synchronizers
6. Gears
7. Stick shift
8. Shift fork
9. Bearing
10. Extension Housing
1 Transmission or Transfer Case
It is part of the drivetrain that is used to transfer power from the transmission to
the rear axles by using a drive shaft.
#2 Input Shaft
The input shaft of the transmission is connected to the layshaft, having gears on
both shafts. Whenever the input shaft turns, the countershaft also rotates and is
always in a fixed speed ratio.
#3 Output Shaft
The function of the output shaft is to send the power out of the transmission
system to the engine. The output shaft gears are in mesh with the countershaft
gear and rotate independently. It will rotate according to the power transferred by
the layshaft gear.
#4 Countershaft
This is also known as countershaft. It rotates in the opposite direction to the input
shaft. They spin whenever the engine is running and the clutch is engaged.
Whenever a gear is selected by the driver they drive gear on the main shaft.
#5 Synchronizers
Synchronizers facilitate engagement between the collar and gear to synchronize
their motion. Plus, they help to adjust the shaft speed so that the gears align
faster as you shift. Sometimes the speed can vary, so the synchronizer helps to
avoid that happening.
#6 Gears
Basically, the manual transmission has three shafts with gears of different sizes.
There are some large gears that have lots of teeth and some small gears which
have few teeth.
The large gears generate extra torque, which helps in slowing the vehicle.
Whereas smaller gears generate less torque, which helps the vehicle to travel at
high speed.
#7 Stick Shift/ SHIFT LEVER
It is located on the center console, the shift lever is connected to the transmission
by a linkage and you can control it with your hand. With the shift lever, you can
control and switch gears with ease. The function of the stick shift is to change
gears manually as they accelerate and slow down a vehicle.
8 Shift Fork
The selector fork is a type of gear that looks like a mechanical arm. The gear
selector forks slide along the manual transmission’s lay shaft. This permits the
collars to move on the output shaft.
#9 Bearings
In a transmission system, the gears are in rotation and interlock to each other at
all times with help of bearings. They also allow the input shaft and output shaft to
rotate at different speeds.
#10 Extension Housing
The transmission has an extension housing that protects the output shaft at the
rear of the transmission and also supports the bearings.
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES OF MANUAL TRANSMISSION
I. oil moving parts
II. lubricating gears
III. change worn out seals and gaskets
IV. replacing of worn out gear teeth’s
V. change of overused gearbox oil
VI. Gradual engagement and disengagement of clutch
VII.
Advantages of Manual Transmission
1. With fewer moving parts, a manual transmission can easily fit into your
budget which means less expensive to purchase.
2. These are easier to maintain because they are less complicated than
automatics and less likely to go wrong.
3. You can shift your car into neutral when you go down a hill. That means
less power goes to the engine, and less fuel will burn. So better gas
mileage can be achieved.
4. Since manual transmissions have fewer moving parts, repair costs are
significantly lower.
5. By using engine oil, it wears out less quickly and doesn’t need to be
changed frequently.
6. If you have a vehicle with a manual transmission, you’ll get into fourth or
fifth gear as quickly as possible and drive at higher speeds.
Disadvantages of Manual Transmission
1. Manual transmission is rarely available in the market due to the
widespread use of automatic vehicles.
2. Learning to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission can be a difficult or
challenging task.
3. When you drive a car with a manual transmission, the clutch is likely to
wear out, requiring a high repair cost to replace it.
4. Driving up on hills can be risky and difficult if not prepared.
5. In heavy-traffic situations, frequent stopping or starting and changing gears
manually can make driving difficult.
