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:
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED
The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ includes
the following components for rear seat entertainment:
• A diagonal 8 in (20 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
screen integrated into the c ...
Removal
BULB
Each rear lamp unit for this vehicle consists of two pieces. An outer rear
lamp unit that is secured at the rear of
each quarter panel includes bulbs for the park (or tail) lamps, the brake ( ...
Inspection
CLUTCH INSPECTION - FIXED DISPLACEMENT A/C COMPRESSOR
Fig. 212: Identifying Compressor Shaft, Clutch Plate & Shim
Examine the friction surfaces of the pulley and the clutch plate (2) for
wea ...
