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Planetary Gear Outline
2010 Mazda 3 L4-2.5LSECTION Planetary Gear Outline
PLANETARY GEAR OUTLINE
^ The planetary gear is a transaxle which converts the driving force of the turbine shaft to the optimal driving force and transmits it to the output gear through the operation of each clutch and brake.
^ A double arranged gear with a single planetary gear unit is adopted as the main shifting mechanism for the planetary gear; they are the front planetary gear and the rear planetary gear (from converter side).
^ A single planetary gear unit is adopted as the sub-shifting mechanism.
^ The planetary gear consists of the internal gear, planetary carrier (pinion gears), and the sun gear.
^ The planetary gear is a transaxle which converts the driving force of the turbine shaft to the optimal driving force and transmits it to the output gear through the operation of each clutch and brake.
^ A double arranged gear with a single planetary gear unit is adopted as the main shifting mechanism for the planetary gear; they are the front planetary gear and the rear planetary gear (from converter side).
^ A single planetary gear unit is adopted as the sub-shifting mechanism.
^ The planetary gear consists of the internal gear, planetary carrier (pinion gears), and the sun gear.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.