These components work together in a way that allows the transmission to vary the amount of torque being delivered to the wheels based on the current speed and the demands of the engine. The sun gear, located at the center of the planetary gear set, is typically the...
However, once the vehicle reaches cruising speeds, this speed differential between the pump and turbine can result in energy inefficiencies. To address this issue, modern torque converters are often equipped with a torque converter clutch. The clutch is connected to...
