B Clutch: Overview
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | SSB |
| 2 | B clutch control valve |
| 3 | B clutch latch valve |
| 4 | B clutch apply circuit |
| 5 | B clutch piston |
| 6 | B clutch assembly |
| 7 | One-Way Clutch (OWC) |
| 8 | Sun gear No. 1 |
| 9 | Sun gear No. 2 |
Sun gear No. 1 is mechanically connected to sun gear No. 2. Sun gear No. 1 is also connected to the B clutch. When the B clutch applies, it holds the sun gear No. 1 and sun gear No. 2 stationary. The One Way Clutch (OWC) also holds the sun gear No. 1 and sun gear No. 2 stationary during acceleration in first and second gear when the shifter is in the D position.