As vehicle speed increases further, and when other input
signals to the TCM are appropriate, the TCM de-energizes the 1-2/3-4
shift solenoid to shift the transmission into Fourth gear.
2-3 Shift Solenoid: De-energized (OFF) as in Third gear, the solenoid is open. D32/1-2
fluid flows through the solenoid and acts on the end of the 2-3 shift
valve.
2-3 Shift Valve: D32/1-2 fluid pressure from the 2-3 shift solenoid
keeps the 2-3 shift valve shifted against spring force and in the Third
and Fourth gear position. D32/1-2 fluid continues to fill the 4th
clutch feed 1 fluid circuit and orificed D32 fluid continues to fill the
servo release fluid circuit.
1-2/3-4 Shift Solenoid: De-energized (turned OFF) by the TCM, the solenoid is closed and
blocks D32/1-2 fluid pressure from passing through the solenoid and
acting on the 1-2/3-4 shift valve. D32/1-2 fluid at the
solenoid end of the 1-2/3-4 shift valve exhausts through the
end of the solenoid.
1-2/3-4 Shift Valve: With D32/1-2 fluid pressure from the shift solenoid exhausted,
spring force moves the valve toward the solenoid and into the First and Fourth
gear position. In this position the following changes occur at the shift
valve:
• | 4th clutch feed 1 fluid fills the 4th clutch feed 2 fluid circuit. |
• | Orificed D32/1-2 fluid pressure at the spring end of the valve
is blocked from feeding the 2nd clutch fluid circuit and assists spring force
on the valve. |
• | Servo release fluid is blocked from feeding the 3rd clutch feed
fluid circuit. 3rd clutch feed fluid exhausts through the valve, into the
1-2 regulated fluid circuit and past the low pressure control valve. |
• | Servo release fluid is routed into the 2nd clutch fluid circuit
to keep the 2nd clutch and TCC applied in Fourth gear. |
Overrun Clutch Releases And 4th Clutch Applies
Overrun Lockout Valve: 4th clutch feed 2 fluid pressure shifts the valve against spring
force and into the Fourth gear position. In this position the following changes
occur:
• | Line pressure is blocked from entering the overrun clutch fluid
circuit and overrun clutch fluid is open to an exhaust port at the valve. |
• | Orificed 4th clutch feed 2 fluid at the middle of the valve fills
the 4th clutch fluid circuit. |
Overrun Clutch Piston: Overrun clutch fluid exhausts from the piston, thereby releasing
the overrun clutch plates.
4th Clutch Piston: 4th clutch fluid pressure moves the piston to apply the 4th clutch
plates and obtain Fourth gear.
3-4 Accumulator Piston: 4th clutch fluid pressure moves the piston against spring force
and 3-4 accumulator fluid pressure. This action absorbs initial 4th
clutch fluid pressure to cushion the 4th clutch apply. Also, the movement
of the accumulator piston forces some 3-4 accumulator fluid out of
the accumulator assembly.
3-4 Accumulator Valve Train: Regulates the exhaust rate of excess 3-4 accumulator fluid
past the 3-4 accumulator valve (407). This fluid regulation is controlled
by orificed accumulator fluid pressure moving the valve train against throttle
signal fluid pressure acting on the 3-4 accumulator control valve
(409).
Checkball #2: With 3rd clutch fluid exhausted, servo release fluid pressure seats
the ball against the 3rd clutch feed fluid circuit. Only servo release fluid
feeds the 3rd clutch fluid circuit in Fourth gear.
Converter Clutch
TCC Solenoid: The TCC solenoid is ON and the converter clutch applied. Under
normal operating conditions the TCC will be applied in Fourth gear.
Important: Remember that the TCC releases during all upshifts and downshifts, re-applying
after the shift is complete if operating conditions are appropriate.
Overdrive Range, Fourth Gear - TCC Applied