Transmiton Componnet
Transmiton Componnet
Transmission Components
Oil is supplied by the transmission pump through a filter. Oil (45) is available to each
modulating valve (47) .
Control of the transmission planetary is achieved by hydraulically actuated clutches.
These clutches hold selected components of the planetary group stationary in order to
allow the gear ratio drive through the transmission.
Shifting of the transmission is controlled by the electronic control module (ECM). The
ECM acts in response to various inputs.
Inputs to the ECM module include the following information.
.Selected Gear
.Engine Speed
.Output Speed
.High Gear Limit
The control of the transmission also accounts for factors such as the temperature of
the transmission oil.
Shifting of the transmission gears involves the release of one clutch and the
subsequent engagement of the next clutch.
Each clutch is engaged by hydraulic oil pressure that is supplied by the modulating
valves. The modulating valves are controlled by pulse width modulated signals
(PWM). The signals are sent by the ECM to individual solenoid (46) on each
modulating valve (47) .
For details of the operation of the modulating valves, refer to Systems Operation,
Testing and Adjusting, "Modulating Valves (Electronic Clutch Pressure Control)".
The pressure of the oil in the clutches is proportional to the electrical current that is
supplied to solenoid (46) that controls the clutch.
A high current input is
made initially. This
function overcomes
the inertia of the valve
and the clutch
components and this
function initiates filling
of the clutch. The
current is reduced as
the clutch is filled with
oil and the plates
move toward
engagement.
The current is held at a minimum value in order to allow the pressure of the oil in the
clutch to increase slowly. The clearances between the plates and the disks are taken up
smoothly. This period is called touchup. Once the plates and the disks are in contact, the
current is increased gradually. This function will ensure that maximum pressure is
applied to the clutch in a smooth manner.
Electronic control of this process provides improved quality of transmission shifts.
A combination of clutches engages each of the six forward gears and reverse gear.
(15) Oil filter (47) Modulating valve (48) Torque converter
(49) Torque converter lockup clutch (50) Torque converter output relief valve
(51) Oil to the transmission (52) Relief valve
Drive to the planetary transmission is through torque converter (48). The torque
converter allows the speeds of the engine and the transmission to be matched
smoothly. Once the speed of the engine and the transmission is matched, torque
converter lockup clutch (49) engages. This action alloww direct drive between the
engine and the transmission.
Oil is supplied to the torque converter by relief valve (52) .
Oil from the torque converter flows through torque converter outlet relief valve (50)
to the transmission cooler. The torque converter outlet relief valve maintains a
required pressure in the torque converter.
Transmission shifts are dictated by operating conditions. Transmission shifting is
automatic. The appropriate gear ratio is selected for the speed of the engine and
the transmission output speed. Operator inputs can alter the shifting of the
transmission. Examples of operator inputs are the selection of a highest
permissible gear or the selection of transmission hold. Features such as overspeed
protection and the application of the engine compression brake can also alter the
shifting of the transmission.
(1) Pressure to cooler from retarder
(when engaged)