Planetary Gearset Operation
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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:
- No. 2 sun gear
- Planetary carrier
Rear planetary gearset driven components:
- Ring gear (output shaft)
Rear planetary gearset held components:
- None
5TH GEAR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Gear D | D | D | O/R | |||
| 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 O/R = Overrunning |
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For component information, refer to MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS .