Raider 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Planetary Gears: Description and Operation
Service Information - 42RLE
GEARTRAIN - PLANETARY
DESCRIPTION
The planetary geartrain is located between the input clutch assembly and the rear of the transmission case. The planetary geartrain consists of two sun
gears, two planetary carriers, two annulus (ring) gears, and one output shaft.
OPERATION
The planetary geartrain utilizes two planetary gear sets that connect the transmission input shaft to the output shaft. Input and holding clutches drive or
lock different planetary members to change output ratio or direction.