Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Description and Operation

Transmission System Description and Operation





The M86 Getrag is a 5 speed manual transmission assembly.

Important: Use only DEXRON(R) III Automatic Transmission Lubricant for this manual transmission assembly. Other lubricants or additives, may affect the shift performance.

The M86 Getrag manual transmission has the following features:
^ First and second gear double coned synchronizer
^ Third, fourth, and fifth gear single coned synchronizer
^ Reverse synchronized
^ Three shaft design consisting of a input shaft, output shaft, and intermediate shaft
^ Reverse inhibit feature
^ One piece clutch actuator - no bleed screw
^ Transmission venting system is part of the fill cap
^ First gear ratio is 3.58
^ Second gear ratio is 2.02
^ Third gear ratio is 1.35
^ Fourth gear ratio is 0.98
^ Fifth gear ratio is 0.69
^ Reverse gear ratio is 3.31
^ Final drive ratio is 3.94
^ Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)

The manual transmission shift cables must be adjusted for proper shifter performance.