Dodge Journey: 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/FRONT ANNULUS
- - REAR SUN GEAR
- - FRONT SUN GEAR ASSEMBLY
Two hydraulically applied multi-disc clutches are used to hold planetary geartrain components (1,4) stationary while the input clutches drive others. The 2/4 (2) and Low/Reverse (3) clutches are considered holding clutches and are contained at the rear of the transaxle case.
OPERATION
NOTE: Refer to ELEMENTS IN USE AT EACH POSITION OF SELECTOR LEVER for a collective view of which clutch elements are applied at each position of the selector lever.
2/4 CLUTCH
The 2/4 clutch is hydraulically applied in Second and Fourth gears by pressurized fluid against the 2/4 clutch piston. When the 2/4 clutch is applied, the front sun gear assembly is held or grounded to the transaxle case.
LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH
The Low/Reverse clutch is hydraulically applied in Park, Reverse, Neutral, and First gears by pressurized fluid against the Low/Reverse clutch piston. When the Low/Reverse clutch is applied, the front planet carrier/rear annulus assembly is held or grounded to the transaxle case.
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
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Knob, gearshift
REMOVAL
Fig. 357: Removing/Installing Gearshift Knob
1. Loosen the set screw (3) on the shift knob (2).
2. Hold in the shift knob button (1).
3. Pull up on the shift knob (2) while holding t ...
See also:
Diagnosis and Testing
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM LEAKS
WARNING: R-134a service equipment or vehicle A/C system should not
be pressure
tested or leak tested with compressed air. Mixture of air and R-134a can
be co ...
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear window wiper/washer control is located on the
right side of the steering column.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Control
Rotate the switch upward to the
“On” pos ...
Valve, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Description
The EGR valve consists of three major components. First there is the pintle,
valve seat, and housing which
contains and regulates the gas flow. Second there is the armature, return
s ...
