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For 1990-2009 cars only

When the gear selector is moved to the Neutral (N) position, the hydraulic and electrical system operation is identical to Park (P) range. However, if Neutral is selected after the vehicle was operating in Reverse (R), the normally high 35R pressure control solenoid 2 is commanded OFF and the following changes would occur in the hydraulic system:

3-5 Reverse Clutch Releases

Manual Valve

The manual valve is moved to the Neutral position and blocks line pressure from entering the reverse fluid circuit. The reverse fluid from the #2 ball check valve and clutch select valve is opened to an exhaust passage at the manual valve.

35R Pressure Control Solenoid 2

The 35R pressure control solenoid 2 is commanded OFF allowing PCS 3-5 reverse clutch fluid to exhaust.

3-5 Reverse Clutch Regulator Valve

The 3-5 reverse clutch regulator valve spring force moves the valve to allow 3-5 reverse feed/Drive 1-6 fluid from the 3-5 reverse clutch to pass through the valve and enter the 3-5 reverse clutch feed circuit to clutch select valve to the manual valve to exhaust.

3-5 Reverse Clutch

The 3-5 reverse clutch spring force moves the 3-5 reverse clutch piston to release the 3-5 reverse clutch plates and force 3-5 reverse clutch fluid to exhaust from the 3-5/4-5-6 reverse clutch housing. The 3-5 reverse clutch fluid is then routed to the 3-5 reverse clutch regulator valve allowing the 3-5 reverse clutch to release.

Clutch Select Valve 3

When reverse fluid exhausts through the manual valve, shift solenoid fluid moves the valve against clutch select valve spring force allowing the reverse fluid to exhaust.

Neutral - Engine Running


Object Number: 1912891  Size: FS