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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    With intermediate shaft
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    ILLUMINATED ENTRY
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    Cam, turn signal cancel
    DESCRIPTION The turn signal cancel cam is concealed within the clockspring case on the steering column. The turn signal cancel cam consists of integral eccentrics on the outer circumference of the ...

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