Planetary Gearset Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Front planetary gearset driven components:
- Planetary carrier
- Ring gear
Center planetary gearset driven components:
- Sun gear
- Planetary carrier
- Ring gear
Rear planetary gearset driven components:
- Sun gear
- Planetary carrier
- Ring gear
Front planetary gearset held components:
- Sun gear
Center planetary gearset held components:
- None
Rear planetary gearset held components:
- None
3RD GEAR CLUTCH APPLICATION CHART
| Gear | Direct (3, 5, R) | Overdrive (4, 5, 6) | Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) | Low/Reverse (L, R) | Intermediate (2, 6) | One-Way |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd gear | X | X |
For component information, refer to MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS .