Shift elements

Part of Gearbox · about $1,800 to replace

What it is

Multi-plate clutches and brakes (the automatic's equivalent of synchros).

What it does

Engage and release gear-set members to change ratio.

How it fails

Friction material wears with heat; fluid turns dark.

Material	Sintered friction plates on steel
Spec	5 elements
	150 ms shift

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