Neutral Torque path

TM 9-2520-249-34&P

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Neutral Torque path (fig. 2-14)

Figure 2-14. Neutral operation-torque path.

a. In neutral, torque is transmitted from the

splined to the converter output shaft. Thus, all these

components rotate with the shaft.

engine to the torque converter pump by the converter

b. No range clutches are engaged when the

pump cover assembly. Torque is transmitted from the

converter pump to the converter turbine hydraulically

power train is in neutral. As a result, no power is

(converter action illustrated) or from the converter pump

transmitted to the bevel drive gear. The left and right

cover to the converter turbine mechanically by engaging

steer clutches are engaged, but, since no power is

the lockup clutch. The converter output shaft is splined

transmitted beyond the converter output shaft, there is

to the converter turbine. The high-range clutch housing,

no rotation in any of the gearing in the output sections.

and the low and intermediate-range sun gears are

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