I wanted to start this thread, so experienced members can contribute to it, and those inexperienced like myself can learn from our peers.

I hope this isn't an issue to anyone, i don't see how it could be.



We all know to some extent how Any trans works.
My current interest is understanding how our Viscous Coupler works.

i fail to see how this part connects to anything if its at then end of a shaft.
http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?2079-My-Mirage-of-Dooom-(a-work-in-progress)

Lucky you. Im a torque converter DRE for an OEM. What would you like to know.

See the link it shows the inside of a trans and the location of the VC..
According to the videos a VC acts like a torque converter in between two linear shafts.. But on our trans it sits on one end.. So how does it work?

And for some good reads:
Diffs & LSDs - Part 2 - Types of Limited Slip -- Particularly with a mention to the VC.
Diffs & LSDs - Part 1 - Types of Differentials
AWD DSM torque split/distribution

Our trans have two shafts in the coupler. One shaft is inside the other.

http://s180.photobucket.com/user/vk2kyg/media/Converting AWD gearbox to 2WD/PullViscousCouplingstraightoff.jpg.html

gsxeclipse102 said:

Our trans have two shafts in the coupler. One shaft is inside the other.

http://s180.photobucket.com/user/vk2kyg/media/Converting AWD gearbox to 2WD/PullViscousCouplingstraightoff.jpg.html

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Bingo

Better explanation of our center diff...

A shaft with in a shaft, nice.. That does make more sence.
Im very interested. In the inner workings of our transmissions.
Isnt there a detailed trans repair manual floating on this site.

Its best to get a repair manual that has the detailed explanation of how it goes together. I know theres one floating around on the web somewhere. As for how it works, its rather simple if you know manual transmissions. Look at most 5 speeds and they are all roughly the same. Gear flows are nice to look at as well. Itll explain how the torque is transferred throughout each gear. I find that understanding that will tell you roughly most of the information you are looking for. Comparing other 5 speeds to ours will then tell you what parts are different. Minus the material information that is. Some good, some bad. From that, youll have a lot more questions as to why they engineered the part how they did. I duno, my 2 cents

As a M. Eng. Student I feel that I must know more.... I'll keep looking.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/download-the-1g-service-manuals.344490/

Try the first link steve posted.

I was hoping to find an existing PDF that didn't require subscription to download.
Could of sworn i did this on my old computer..

EDIT : Thank you @twicks69
http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/transmission-repair-manual.426571/