Drive Range - Fifth Gear is used to maximize engine efficiency and fuel economy under most normal driving conditions. When operating conditions are appropriate, the TCM de-energizes the 2-3, 3-4 shift solenoid valve assembly (S2) to shift the transmission into Fifth gear. The manual valve remains in the DRIVE (D) position and line (2) pressure continues to feed the drive (19) fluid circuit.
The 2-3, 3-4 SS valve assembly is de-energized, allowing fluid pressure in the S2 signal (15) fluid circuit to exhaust through the solenoid.
When S2 signal (15) fluid exhausts, spring force shifts the M2 shift valve to the released position, allowing direct clutch feed 2 (28) fluid to pass through the valve into the direct clutch (29) fluid circuit.
Direct clutch (29) fluid pressure is routed to the #1 accumulator check valve assembly and moves the check valve against spring force in order to cushion the apply of the direct clutch.
Direct clutch (29) fluid is routed to the direct clutch piston to apply the direct clutch plates.
When the M2 shift valve shifts to the released position, second coast clutch (36) fluid exhausts through the valve allowing the second coast clutch to release.
At this time, the torque converter clutch remains released and TCC signal (13) fluid remains available at the lock up control valve in preparation for a possible torque converter clutch apply. When conditions are appropriate, the TCM ramps up the duty cycle of the lock up pressure control solenoid valve (SLU) to initiate the TCC apply. Refer to Drive Range Fifth Gear - Torque Converter Clutch Applied .