Planetary Gearset Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Front planetary gearset driving components:
- Ring gear (input shaft)
Front planetary gearset driven components:
- Planetary carrier
Front planetary gearset held components:
- Sun gear (splined to pump assembly)
Rear planetary gearset driving components:
- Sun gear No. 2
Rear planetary gearset driven components:
- Ring gear (output shaft)
Rear planetary gearset held components:
- Planetary carrier
REVERSE POSITION CLUTCH APPLICATION CHART
| Gear | Forward A (1, 2, 3, 4) | Direct B (3, 5, R) | Inter-mediate C (2, 6) | Low/Reverse D (1, R) | Overdrive E (4, 5, 6) | Low-OWC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse | D | H | ||||
| Planetary Components | Front planetary carrier-to-No. 3 sun gear | Front carrier-to-No. 2 sun gear | No. 2 sun gear | Rear planetary carrier | Input shaft-to-rear planetary carrier | Rear planetary carrier |
| D = Drive Clutch H = Hold Clutch |
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For component information, refer to MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS .