Automatic Transmission Basics

Transmission Basics - Learn transmission and gearing basics

Topics

– Drivetrain

– introduction

– Layouts of powertrain

– Functions of transmission

– Types of transmission and other drive train elements

– Manual Transmission and clutches

– Automatic Transmission and Torque converter

– New developments in transmissions - CVTs and DCTs

Automatic Transmission Basics

Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles contain 3 Major Components or Systems

1)  Torque Converter

2) The Planetary Gears and holding devices

4)  The Hydraulic Controls