What does the cryptic crossword clue "Impulse to place in box part of transmission (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "part of transmission". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SP (synonym="URGE") + URGE (synonym="URGE") + AR (synonym="URGE") = SPUR GEAR; definition: "part of transmission" The answer is SPUR GEAR.

Impulse to place in box part of transmission (4,4)

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