Dodge Journey: Geartrain, planetary
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 355: Identifying Planetary Geartrain Components
- - FRONT SUN GEAR ASSEMBLY
- - #6 THRUST BEARING
- - #7 THRUST BEARING
- - REAR CARRIER/FRONT ANNULUS ASSEMBLY
- - REAR SUN GEAR
- - FRONT CARRIER/REAR ANNULUS ASSEMBLY
The planetary geartrain is located between the input clutch assembly and the rear of the transaxle case. The planetary geartrain consists of two sun gears (1,5) , two planetary carriers, two annulus (ring) gears (4,6), and one output shaft.
OPERATION
The planetary geartrain utilizes two planetary gear sets that connect the transmission input shaft to the output shaft. Input and holding clutches drive or lock different planetary members to change output ratio or direction.
Fluid
STANDARD PROCEDURE
FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION CHECK
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Fig. 351: Identifying Fluid Level Indicator
- FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR
NOTE: Only transmission fluid of the type labele ...
Holding clutches
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 356: Identifying 2/4 & Low/Reverse Clutches & Planetary Geartrain
Components
- FRONT PLANET CARRIER/REAR ANNULUS
- 2/4 CLUTCH
- L/R CLUTCH
- REAR PLANET CARRIER ...
See also:
Duct, defroster
REMOVAL
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering
wheel, steering
column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect
and isolate the negat ...
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Coolant Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature.
Any reading within the normal range indicates
that the cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The
gaug ...
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery
surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull erratically
to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a differe ...
