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:
Description
Fig. 46: Left Multifunction Switch
The left (lighting) multi-function switch is located on the left side of the
steering column, just below the steering wheel. This switch is the primary
contro ...
Control, A/C and heater, rear
DESCRIPTION
The A/C-heater controls allows the driver and front seat passenger and the
intermediate seat passengers the
ability to regulate air temperature as well as fan speed for the rear
heat ...
Diagnosis and testing
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISE
CONDITION
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
CORRECTION
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE
(UNDER HOOD)
1. Exhaust manifold cracked or
broken.2. Manifold to cyl ...
