GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

For a view of the oil flow diagram, refer to the 1996 TURM Manual.

When you move the gear selector lever to the Overdrive (D) position from the Neutral (N) position, the following changes occur in order to shift the transmission into Overdrive Range -- First Gear.

Manual Valve: In the Overdrive position, the manual valve directs line pressure into the drive fluid circuit. The manual valve blocks line pressure from entering the PRN fluid circuit and the manual valve opens the PRN fluid circuit in order to exhaust.

Low and Reverse Band Releases

Low and Reverse Servo: Low band fluid pressure exhausts from the servo, releasing the servo and the low and reverse band.

Forward Clutch Applies

Forward Clutch: Drive fluid is orificed into the forward clutch fluid circuit. Forward clutch fluid pressure applies the forward clutch.

1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve: In first gear, the PCM energizes the 1-2 shift solenoid valve and the 1-2 signal fluid pressure acts on the 1-2 shift valve.

1-2 Shift Valve: The 1-2 signal fluid pressure keeps the 1-2 shift valve in the downshifted position against a spring force. Drive fluid is routed through the 1-2 shift valve.

A/T Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch (TFP Val. Position Sw.) Assembly: Drive fluid is routed to the TFP Val. Position Sw. Assembly, which signals the PCM that the transmission is in the Overdrive range.