Low One-Way Clutch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. 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 transmission is in DRIVE. The low OWC is used in 1st gear when the transmission is in DRIVE.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rear planetary carrier |
| 2 | Low OWC snap ring |
| 3 | Low OWC |
| 4 | Transmission case |