CONSTRUCTION
The lubrication method used for this transaxle has a final driven gear which employs an oil sling type lubrication method via the oil catch tanks. This construction minimizes the drive torque of the oil pump, which reduces the drive loss.
The oil catch tanks temporarily store the fluid that is slung up, and supply oil to the different parts of the gear train. Oil holes are provided in the oil catch tanks in order to efficiently supply oil to MG1 and MG2.
| *1 | Oil Catch Tank | *2 | Final Driven Gear |
| *3 | Oil Hole | - | - |
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Oil Flow | |
Final Gear Rotation Direction |
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Oil | - | - |