Low One-Way Clutch Assembly
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Low One-Way Clutch (OWC) Cutaway View
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Transmission case |
| 2 | Low One-Way Clutch (OWC) assembly |
| 3 | Rear planetary carrier |
Low One-Way Clutch (OWC) Mechanical Operation
The Low One-Way Clutch (OWC) is a brake clutch that holds the rear planetary carrier in one direction and allows it to freewheel in the opposite direction eliminating engine braking in 1st gear when the transmission is in drive. The Low One-Way Clutch (OWC) is also a pressure plate for the low/reverse (1, R) clutch.