Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1420

21 - 8 G288 MANUAL TRANSAXLE PT
G288 MANUAL TRANSAXLE (Continued)
THIRD GEAR
Engine power is transmitted to the input shaft via
the clutch assembly and the input shaft turns. The
input shaft third speed gear is in constant mesh with
the output shaft third gear, which is fixed to the out-
put shaft. Because of this constant mesh, the input
shaft third speed gear freewheels until third gear is
selected. As the gearshift lever is moved to the third
gear position, the 3-4 fork moves the 3-4 synchro-
nizer sleeve towards third gear on the input shaft.
The synchronizer sleeve engages the third gear
clutch teeth, fixing the gear to the input shaft, and
allowing power to transmit through the output shaft
to the differential (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8 Third Gear Powerflow