Reverse Lock Cam Mechanism
Function
Reverse lock cam mechanism rotates to push the shift piece in the direction of the neutral. This improves the performance of shifting from 5th gear to 4th gear.
Construction
Reverse lock cam mechanism consists of reverse lock cam, reverse lock cam assist spring, and reverse lock cam rotating stopper.
Operation
When shifting from neutral to 5th gear or reverse gear, the shift piece pushes the reverse lock cam and rotates in the direction shown in the illustration. When the shift piece moves down, it will shift to 5th gear and when the shift piece moves up, it will shift to reverse gear.
When shifting from 5th gear to 4th gear, the shift piece once hits the groove of the reverse lock cam. At this time, the reverse lock cam rotates in the direction shown in the illustration but the movement is controlled by the reverse lock cam rotating stopper, therefore the shift piece is sent out smoothly from 5th gear to 4th gear.