POWER TRANSMISSION - Transaxle System
Transaxle System with Vibration Dampar
In central tube (1) there is a vibration damper (2), which by way of its elastic mount (3) counter-
acts the twisting oscillation of the entire transaxle system.
Bending oscillation is caused by unbalanced rotating parts of the drive train.
Although the crankshaft, flywheel, clutch and starter gear ring as well as the torque converter
are balanced in the plant prior to assembly, residual unbalance can produce vibration, which will
be noticed on cars with manual transmission at approx. 4200 rpm and with automatic transmission
at 3300 rpm.
The cast iron vibration damper with rubber spring elements designed for the bending resonance
makes the transaxle system insensitive to residual unbalance and permits the replacement of
separate components, e. g. during repair, without “assembly balancing” (balancing of flywheel +
clutch + starter gear ring together).
For cars with manual the transmission the vibration damper is located in the central tube between
the 2nd and 3rd guide bearings (5).
For cars with automatic transmission the vibration damper is installed in the central tube behind
the 2nd guide bearing.
Central tube with vibration damper for manual transmission:
1 -Central tube
2 - Vibration damper
3 - Rubber spring element
4 - Central shaft
5 - Guide bearing
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