As the vehicle speed increases, the transmission control module (TCM) receives input signals from the automatic transmission input and output speed sensors, throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors to determine the precise moment to de-energize or "turn off" shift solenoid and command OFF the normally-high R1/456 pressure control solenoid 3.

Shift Solenoid

The shift solenoid is "turned OFF" allowing shift solenoid fluid from the clutch select valve to exhaust.

Clutch Select Valve

Shift solenoid fluid is exhausted from the clutch select valve and clutch select valve spring force moves the valve to the released position. With clutch select valve in the released position, drive fluid from the manual valve passes through the valve and enters the drive 1-6 fluid circuit. Drive 1-6 fluid then feeds the R1/456 and 35 reverse clutch regulator valves and the TCC regulator valve.

R1/456 Pressure Control Solenoid 3

The R1/456 pressure control solenoid 3 is commanded OFF allowing PCS R1/456 fluid from the R1/456 clutch regulator valve to exhaust.

R1/456 Clutch Regulator Valve

R1/456 clutch regulator valve spring force moves the valve to exhaust the R1/456 clutch feed circuit and allows drive 1-6 fluid to enter the PS4 fluid circuit. PS4 fluid is then routed to the normally-closed pressure switch 4 and opens the switch. PS4 fluid is also routed to the #1 ball check valve and flows into the CSV2 latch fluid circuit.

#1 Ball Check Valve

PS4 fluid pressure seats the #1 ball check valve against the 456 clutch fluid circuit. PS4 fluid is then directed into the CSV2 latch fluid circuit and routed to the clutch select valve. CSV2 latch fluid combines with clutch select valve spring force and holds the valve in this position during all 6 forward gear ranges.

#2 Ball Check Valve

Drive 1-6 fluid pressure seats the #2 ball check valve against the 35 reverse clutch feed fluid passage. Drive 1-6 fluid is then directed into the 35R supply fluid circuit which is routed through orifice #25 and the 35 reverse clutch regulator valve.

35 Reverse Regulator Valve

35R supply fluid enters the PS2 fluid circuit and is then routed to the normally-closed pressure switch 3 and opens the switch.

Low and Reverse Clutch

Low and reverse clutch spring force moves the low and reverse clutch piston which forces R1 fluid out. R1 fluid is routed to the clutch select valve where it enters the exhaust backfill circuit. The low and reverse clutch is in the released position.