Transmissions: Automatic Transmissions: Layout & operation
Borg Warner 35 gearbox
 
The Borg Warner 35 is a fully hydraulically controlled transmission which has three forward ratios and reverse.
 
Selector positions
 
Automatic control of gear changes may be over-ridden by use of the 2 and 1 selector positions.
 
Planetary gearset
 
The planetary gearset is a Ravigneaux type with primary and secondary sun gears, primary and secondary planet pinions and a ring gear.
 
High range powerflow
 
In D range, the components and control elements in each gear determine the power flow through the gearset. In selector lever position 1, the front clutch and the rear band are applied. The rear clutch and the rear band are applied in order to obtain reverse gear.
 
Low range powerflow
 
The rear clutch and the rear band are applied in order to obtain reverse gear.