Planetary Gearset Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Front planetary gearset driven components:
- Planetary carrier
Center planetary gearset driven components:
- Sun gear (does not contribute to power flow)
Rear planetary gearset driven components:
- Sun gear
Front planetary gearset held components:
- None
Center planetary gearset held components:
- Center ring (does not contribute to power flow)
Rear planetary gearset held components:
- Planetary carrier
REVERSE POSITION CLUTCH APPLICATION CHART
| Gear/Manual Lever Position | Direct (3, 5, R) | Overdrive (4, 5, 6) | Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) | Low/ Reverse (L, R) | Intermediate (2, 6) | One-Way |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REVERSE | X | X |
For component information, refer to MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS in this service information.