In 5th Gear

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Hydraulic pressure is applied to the 5th clutch, then the 5th clutch engages the mainshaft 5th gear with the mainshaft.
The mainshaft 5th gear drives the countershaft 5th gear and the countershaft.
Power is transmitted to the final drive gear, which in turn drives the final driven gear, and the transfer drive gear (4WD).
4WD: The transfer drive gear drives the transfer drive gear (hypoid gear) and the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear).

NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; the 2WD transmission does not have the transfer mechanism.

Fig 1: Power Flow Diagram - In 5th Gear

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