Low One-Way Clutch (OWC)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
| 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 |