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 ...

    See also:

    BULB REPLACEMENT
    Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Turn Signal/Park Lamp, Side Marker Lamp 1. Open the hood. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter housing and position the Totally I ...

    Lamp, license plate
    REMOVAL BULB Fig. 16: License Plate Lamp Bulb Socket 1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. 2. Remove the license plate lamp from the underside of the liftgate handle and ligh ...

    Installation
    CAUTION: When installing a NEW brake caliper it is necessary to bleed the brakes using a special procedure which has been integrated to this installation procedure. Fig. 76: R ...

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