Uploaded May 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Evolution of the Prius Transaxle - A Quick Look at the basic operation of the P410 3JM transaxle. This transaxle was used in the third-generation Toyota Prius sold in the U.S.A in the 2010-2015 model years. It was also used in the 2012-2015 Prius Plug-In Hybrid, as well as the 2012-2017 Prius V.
0:00 start
1:23 MG1 Rotor
1:35 MG2 Rotor
1:57 Power Split Device (PSD) Sun Gear
2:28 PSD Planet Carrier
3:50 PSD Ring Gear
5:38 Flywheel and Damper Clutch
5:52 PSD Planet Carrier Installation
6:55 Installation of PSD Ring Gear
7:28 Motor Speed Reduction (MSR) Ring Gear
8:13 Counter Driven Gear
8:40 Final Drive
8:44 Counter Drive Gear
11:27 MSR Planet Carrier Installation
11:45 MSR Sun Gear and MG2 Installation
12:30 MG2 Power and Torque Ratings
13:20 MG2 Torque Multiplication
15:25 MG2 MSR Gear Reduction
16:29 MSR; which motor really slows down?
17:30 MG1 Rotor Maximum Rotational Speeds
17:48 Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode and MG1
21:09 Oil Pump Drive
21:36 Summary of the overall operation
22:38 How Engine Torque Can Assist MG2 Propel the vehicle
Weber State University (WSU) - Department of Automotive Technology - Transmission Lab.
This video covers the basic operation of the Toyota Prius P410 3JM Hybrid Transaxle. For a more detailed look at the operation of the P410 transaxle, see my other video: Third Generation Prius Transaxle - P410 Deep Dive at youtu.be/5lg6yC5_-Bs
Subscribe to the WeberAuto Youtube channel for more great videos. youtube.com/weberauto
Visit the following website for information on how to attend our school and obtain an associate's degree or bachelor's degree in automotive technology.
http://www.weber.edu/automotive
This video was created and edited by Professor John D. Kelly at WSU. For a full biography, see http://www.weber.edu/automotive/J_Kelly.html Donate to the Department of Automotive Technology at Weber State University here: http://advancement.weber.edu/givetowsu
The Evolution of the Prius Transaxle - A Quick Look at the basic operation of the P410 3JM transaxle. This transaxle was used in the third-generation Toyota Prius sold in the U.S.A in the 2010-2015 model years. It was also used in the 2012-2015 Prius Plug-In Hybrid, as well as the 2012-2017 Prius V.
0:00 start
1:23 MG1 Rotor
1:35 MG2 Rotor
1:57 Power Split Device (PSD) Sun Gear
2:28 PSD Planet Carrier
3:50 PSD Ring Gear
5:38 Flywheel and Damper Clutch
5:52 PSD Planet Carrier Installation
6:55 Installation of PSD Ring Gear
7:28 Motor Speed Reduction (MSR) Ring Gear
8:13 Counter Driven Gear
8:40 Final Drive
8:44 Counter Drive Gear
11:27 MSR Planet Carrier Installation
11:45 MSR Sun Gear and MG2 Installation
12:30 MG2 Power and Torque Ratings
13:20 MG2 Torque Multiplication
15:25 MG2 MSR Gear Reduction
16:29 MSR; which motor really slows down?
17:30 MG1 Rotor Maximum Rotational Speeds
17:48 Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode and MG1
21:09 Oil Pump Drive
21:36 Summary of the overall operation
22:38 How Engine Torque Can Assist MG2 Propel the vehicle
Weber State University (WSU) - Department of Automotive Technology - Transmission Lab.
This video covers the basic operation of the Toyota Prius P410 3JM Hybrid Transaxle. For a more detailed look at the operation of the P410 transaxle, see my other video: Third Generation Prius Transaxle - P410 Deep Dive at youtu.be/5lg6yC5_-Bs
Subscribe to the WeberAuto Youtube channel for more great videos. youtube.com/weberauto
Visit the following website for information on how to attend our school and obtain an associate's degree or bachelor's degree in automotive technology.
http://www.weber.edu/automotive
This video was created and edited by Professor John D. Kelly at WSU. For a full biography, see http://www.weber.edu/automotive/J_Kelly.html Donate to the Department of Automotive Technology at Weber State University here: http://advancement.weber.edu/givetowsu
