Drivetrain

Automatic transmissions ensure smooth gear changes with minimal shift shock while operating under various kinds of driving conditions.

Manual transmissions must adequately meet driver expectations of control by conveying a smooth, precise and crisp feeling.

In FR vehicles, the engine power is transmitted to the rear differential gear via the propeller shaft. The fact that the center bearing used to support the propeller shaft is located on the vehicle’s exterior gives rise to a demand for optimal mud and turbid water resistance in addition to maintaining fast rotational speeds.