the sun gear member 252 and the ring gear sun gear tooth ratio of the planetary gear set 250 the numerical value of the first forward speed ratio is determined utilizing the ring gear sun gear tooth ratios of the planetary gear sets 240 250 the second forward speed ratio is established with the engagement of the input clutch 262 the braking synchronizer 265 and the rotating synchronizers 266 267 the input clutch 262 and the rotating synchronizers 266 and 267 connect the planet carrier assembly member 226 and the planet carrier assembly member 236 to the input shaft 17 the braking synchronizer 265 connects the ring gear member 224 to the transmission housing 280 the sun gear member 222 rotates at the same speed as the sun gear member 232 the planet carrier assembly member 226 and the planet carrier assembly member 236 rotate at the same speed as the input shaft 17 the ring gear member 224 does not rotate the sun gear member 222 rotates at a speed determined from the speed of the planet carrier assembly member 226 and the ring gear sun gear tooth ratio of the planetary gear set 220 the ring gear member 234 and the planet carrier assembly member 246 rotate at.