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:
Removal
WITH FOOT LEVER
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Manually release the parking brake cable tension.
Fig. 186: PARKING BRAKE CABLE EQUALIZER
4. Collapse t ...
Valve, oil pressure relief
Removal
Fig. 285: Oil Pressure Relief Valve
- RELIEF VALVE
- SPRING
- RETAINER CAP
1. Remove the oil pan.
2. Remove the pressure relief valve (1) by remove the threaded retaining cap ...
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 fatal ...
