Planetary Gearset - Forward

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

For component location, refer to TRANSMISSION in this article.

The forward planetary gearset is splined to the output shaft.

The forward planetary gearset is driven by the forward ring gear when the forward clutch is applied.
The forward planetary gearset pinions drive the forward sun gear.
The forward sun gear is splined to the input shell.
The forward carrier is splined to the output shaft.