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What is an idler gear?

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An idler gear is a gear which connects two other gears so they will turn in the same direction. :)

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Simple gear with idler?
pick up trucks wiht manual transmission
Examples of simple gear with idler?
Most rear wheel drive Pick up trucks with manual transmission have an idler to provide reverse.
What is a idler gears function?
It changes the direction of movement in a gear system, so that the driver and driven gears move in the same direction.
What is the purpose of idler gear?
it"s just idle condition...the engine will be running>Usually to reverse the direction of rotation in a gearbox etc.
Which gear is used for the idler gear?
reverse