What is reverse?

reverse idler gear

Glossary “reverse idler gear” Definition:
1). Gear in most standard transmissions that must be meshed to obtain reverse, and that idles in all forward gears. 2). Gear that transfers power in reverse only. Rotating on a separate shaft, it reverses the direction of the counter-gear motion.

reverse gear

Glossary “reverse gear” Definition:
Transmission gear arrangement obtained from a planetary gear set when the planet-gear carrier is held and power is applied to the sun gear, the ring gear is driven in a reverse direction.

reverse blocker valve

Glossary “reverse blocker valve” Definition:
Control valve which is controlled by governor or direct drive oil pressure, which prevents reverse range from applying while the vehicle is moving forward.

reverse clutch

Glossary “reverse clutch” Definition:
A multiple-disc clutch that is engagedfor the purpose of producing a reverse gear, but can also be applied to produce other gear combinations in an A/T.

reverse bleeding

Glossary “reverse bleeding” Definition:
Method of purging air from a hydraulic system by forcing fluid into the system through a bleeder valve and allowing the air to escape at the master cylinder or reservoir.