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:
Diagnosis and Testing
BRAKE ROTOR
Any servicing of the rotor requires extreme care to maintain the rotor within
service tolerances to ensure proper
brake action.
Excessive runout or wobble in a rotor can increase pe ...
Description, Operation
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 297: Identifying Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly
- SOLENOID AND PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
The Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly (1) is external to the transaxle and
mount ...
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the
vehicle doors and liftgate for unauthorized entry. If
something triggers the alarm, the system will sound the
horn intermittently, flash the hea ...
