GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

This 5-speed transaxle assembly is a transaxle of constant-mesh design.

Combined in the assembly are:

    â€¢ All forward gears
    â€¢ The reverse gear
    â€¢ The differential output
        The basic components of the 5-speed transaxle assembly units are:
    â€¢ The transaxle housing
    â€¢ The clutch housing
    â€¢ The interm shaft
    â€¢ The interm shaft gears
    â€¢ The input shaft
    â€¢ The input shaft gears
    â€¢ The output shaft
    â€¢ The output shaft gears
    â€¢ The ring gear and differential assembly

Forward/Reverse Gear

Shifting to a forward/reverse gear is accomplished a combination of synchronizers with blocker rings controlled by sliding shift forks.

Differential Assembly

The differential is a conventional arrangement of gears that is supported by tapered roller bearings. The final output gear turns the ring gear and differential assembly which turns the drive axle shafts.