As vehicle speed increases and operating conditions become appropriate, the PCM energized the 2-3 shift solenoid valve in order to shift the transmission into Third gear. The manual valve remains in the Overdrive (D) position, and line pressure continues to feed the drive and the PRND4 fluid circuits.

2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve

The PCM energizes the normally open 2-3 shift solenoid valve, which blocks the 2-3 signal fluid from exhausting. The 2-3 signal fluid pressure is routed to both of the 1-2 and 2-3 shift valves.

2-3 Shift Valve

The 2-3 signal fluid pressure moves the valve against a spring force in order to initiate the 2-3 upshift. The 2-3 drive fluid is routed through the valve and into the 3-4 drive fluid circuit.

#5 Checkball (Direct Clutch Apply)

The 3-4 drive fluid pressure seats the #5 checkball, and 3-4 drive fluid is forced through the #26 orifice and into the direct clutch feed fluid circuit. the #26 orifice helps to control the direct clutch apply.

Direct Clutch

The direct clutch fluid pressure applies the direct clutch, causing the transmission to shifts into Third gear.

3-4 Shift Valve

The 3-4 drive fluid is also routed to the 3-4 shift valve in preparation for a 3-4 upshift.

2-3 Accumulator

Direct clutch feed fluid is also routed to the 2-3 accumulator piston. This fluid pressure moves the piston against a combination of spring force and the 2-3 accumulator feed fluid pressure. This action absorbs the initial direct clutch fluid pressure in order to cushion the direct clutch apply. the movement of the 2-3 accumulator piston forces some of the fluid out of the accumulator.

2-3 Accumulator Valve

Important: The 2-3 accumulator fluid circuit does not include a checkball. However, the checkball pocket is included in the channel plate casting.

Excess 2-3 accumulator feed fluid is routed back to the 2-3 accumulator valve. This fluid pressure moves the accumulator valve against a combination of a spring force and the torque signal fluid pressure in order to regulate the exhaust of excess accumulator fluid. This regulation provides additional control for the direct clutch apply.

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Under normal operating conditions the TCC is released in Third gear. However the TCC apply could vary depending upon the vehicle application, and the TCC may be calibrated in order to apply in Overdrive Range - Third gear.

A/T Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch (TFP Val. Position Sw.) Assembly

Release fluid pressure routed to the TFP Val. Position Sw. Assembly signals to the PCM that the TCC is released.