Manual Transaxle: Notes

Fig 1: Sectional View Of MTX Transaxle

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The MTX-75 is a five speed synchronized unit. The MTX-75 has the following features:

• Two-part aluminum housing
• The input shaft has two tapered roller bearings. Input shaft end play is controlled by a selective shim located under the bearing cup.
• The output shaft has two tapered roller bearings. Output shaft end play is controlled by a selective shim located under the bearing cup.
• The differential has two tapered roller bearings. Differential end play is controlled by a selective shim located under the bearing cup.
• All gears are bevel cut.
• All gears, including reverse, turn on needle bearings.
• Synchronized in all gears.
• First and second gear are dual synchronized.
• Single piece brass shift forks.

The input shaft, output shaft, and the differential assembly are assembled under preload. If the transmission is disassembled, a preload measurement must be taken.