D Position in 3rd gear
- Hydraulic pressure is applied to the 3rd clutch, then 3rd clutch engages the countershaft 3rd gear with the countershaft.
- The mainshaft 3rd gear drives the countershaft 3rd gear and countershaft.
- Power is transmitted to the final drive gear, which in turn drives the final driven gear.
- Hydraulic pressure is also applied to the 1st clutch, but since the rotation speed of 3rd gear exceeds that of 1st gear, power from 1st gear is cut off at the one-way clutch.
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