CVT Description: Functions

2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Functions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PART FUNCTION CHART

Part name Function
Forward clutch Meshes input shaft and sun gear.
Reverse brake Fixes planetary carrier.
Planetary carrier Switches forward or reverse.
Internal gear When reverse operates, transmits driving force input shaft to sun gear.
Sun gear Transmits driving force to primary pulley.
Input shaft Transmits driving force torque converter to forward clutch.
Primary pulley Transmits driving force input shaft to secondary pulley.
Secondary pulley Transmits driving force primary pulley to reduction drive gear.
Steel belt Transmits driving force primary pulley to secondary pulley.
RENDER: 1.0x

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