Transmission layout

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Transmission layout
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The following lists pertains to Fig 1 .

  1. Engine 
  2. Clutch 
  3. Transmission 
  4. Input shaft/main shaft 
  5. Output shaft/pinion shaft 
  6. Differential 
    NOTE: Arrows point in direction of travel.
  • Gear ratios 
  • I - 1st gear 
  • II - 2nd gear 
  • III - 3rd gear 
  • IV - 4th gear 
  • V - 5th gear 
  • R - Reverse gear 
  • A - Final drive 
  • T - Speedometer drive 
    NOTE: Arrows point in direction of travel.
  • Fig 1: Identifying Components Of Transmission
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