Planetary Gear Set

Planetary Gear Set






1 Front sun gear

2 Number 6 thrust bearing

3 Number 7 thrust bearing

4 Rear carrier/front annulus

5 Rear sun gear

6 Front carrier/rear annulus

The planetary geartrain is located between the input clutch and the rear of the transaxle case. The planetary geartrain consists of two sun gears (1 and 5), two planetary carriers, two annulus (ring) gears (4 and 6), and one output shaft.

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.