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Low One-Way Clutch (OWC)

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The low OWC is a brake clutch that holds the rear planetary carrier in one direction and allows it to freewheel in the opposite direction which eliminates engine braking in 1st gear when the transaxle is in DRIVE. The low OWC is used in 1st gear when the transaxle is in DRIVE.

Fig 1: Low OWC Cutaway View
GF0043940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Low OWC Exploded View
GF0043941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 7G226 Rear planetary carrier
2 7G148 Low One-Way Clutch (OWC) snap ring
3 7H253 Low OWC
4 7005 Transaxle case