Dodge Journey: Geartrain, planetary

DESCRIPTION

Automatic Transmission 41TE
Fig. 355: Identifying Planetary Geartrain Components

  1. - FRONT SUN GEAR ASSEMBLY
  2. - #6 THRUST BEARING
  3. - #7 THRUST BEARING
  4. - REAR CARRIER/FRONT ANNULUS ASSEMBLY
  5. - REAR SUN GEAR
  6. - 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 ...

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    Removal
    WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fat ...

    REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
    This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 f ...

    Installation
    Fig. 164: Removing/Installing Bellhousing Upper & Lower Bolts NOTE: If transaxle assembly is being replaced or overhauled (clutch and/or seal replacement), it is necessary to perform th ...

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