Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 449

Znd Gear {[0!, or or @ positionl
E Position is provided to drive only 2nd gear.
'1. Hydraulic pressure is applied to the 2nd clutch on the mainshaft, and power is transmitted via the 2nd clutch to the
mainshaft 2nd gear.
2.
Power transmifted to the mainshaft 2nd gear is conveyed via the countershaft 2nd gear, which drives the counter-
shaft.
3.
Power is transmitted to the final drive gear, which drives the final driven gear.
NOTE: Hydraulic pressure is also applied to the 1st clutch. but since the rotation speed of the 2nd gear exceeds that
of 1st gear, power from 1st gear is cut off at the one-way clutch.
TOROUE CONVERTER
(cont'd)
2ND CLUTCH
MAIIISXAFT
COUNTERSHAFT 2ND GEAR
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