Planetary Gearset Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Front planetary gearset driven components:
- Ring gear
- Planetary carrier
Center planetary gearset driven components:
- Sun gear
- Planetary carrier
Rear planetary gearset driven components:
- None
Front planetary gearset held components:
- Sun gear
Center planetary gearset held components:
- Ring gear
Rear planetary gearset held components:
- Rear planetary carrier (does not contribute to power flow)
Manual LOW Position and 1st Gear Below 6 km/h (4 mph) Clutch Application Chart
MANUAL LOW POSITION AND 1ST GEAR BELOW 6 KM/H (4 MPH) CLUTCH APPLICATION CHART
| Gear | Direct (3, 5, R) | Overdrive (4, 5, 6) | Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) | Low/Reverse (L, R) | Intermediate (2, 6) | One-Way |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st gear | X | X | X |
For component information, refer to MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS .