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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    Installation
    Fig. 404: Identifying Shifter Mounting Bolts 1. Install the shifter mounting bolts and tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.) in the proper sequence as indicated on drawing. Fig. 405: Identifying Sh ...

    Tray, battery
    DESCRIPTION The battery is placed and secured in a stamped steel battery tray. The battery tray is located in the left front side of the vehicle, just ahead of the left front wheel and tire assemb ...

    Diagnosis and Testing
    LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering ...

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