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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    Flow check
    To determine whether coolant is flowing through the cooling system, use one of the following procedures: PREFERRED METHOD WARNING: Do not remove the cooling system pressure cap or any hose ...

    Installation
    SATELLITE AUDIO ONLY NOTE: The antenna cables are integrated into the body wiring harnesses. New antenna cables is overlaid on the body wiring harness. 1. Route the cable behind the glove ...

    Removal
    NOTE: Before proceeding, review all Warnings and Cautions. 1. Raise and support the vehicle. Fig. 39: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING 2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel a ...

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