1995 ACURA TL Service Repair Manual

Description

or
Position
Hydraulic Flow — '96 Model (cont'd)

NOTE: When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.
3. 3rd Gear

As the speed of the vehicle reaches the prescribed value, shift control solenoid valve B is turned OFF by the PCM. Shift

control solenoid valve A remains ON. Modulator pressure (6B) flows to the right ends of the 1-2 shift valve and the 2-3

shift valve. The 2-3 shift valve is moved to the left side by modulator pressure (6B). The 2-3 shift valve uncovers the

port to allow line pressure (5) to the 3-4 shift valve as this valve is moved to the left side. Line pressure (5') becomes

the 3rd clutch pressure. The 3rd clutch pressure (30) is applied to the 3rd clutch, and the 3rd clutch is engaged.

Fluid flows by way of:

- Line Pressure (4)

Hydraulic pressure also flows to the 1st clutch and 2nd clutch. However, no power is transmitted because of the one-

way clutches.
2-3 Shift Valve - Line

1-2 Shift Valve - Line Pressure (5)

3rd Clutch

3-4 Shift Valve - 3rd Clutch Pressure (30)
CPC Valve - Line Pressure (4')

Pressure (5')ProCarManuals.com

Position

4. 4th Gear

As the speed of the vehicle reaches the prescribed value, shift control solenoid valve A is turned OFF by the PCM. Shift

control solenoid valve B remains OFF. Modulator pressure (6A) flows to the right end of the 3-4 shift valve and the left

end of the 1-2 shift valve. Modulator pressure (6A) in the left end of the 1-2 shift valve equals modulator pressure (6B)

in the right end of the 1-2 shift valve, so the 1-2 shift valve remains in the left side by valve spring tension.

The 3-4 shift valve is moved to the left side by modulator pressure (6B). The 3-4 shift valve covers the port leading to

the 3rd clutch and uncovers to the 4th clutch as this valve is moved to the left side. Line pressure (5') from the 2-3 shift

valve becomes 4th clutch pressure (40). The 4th clutch pressure (40) is applied to the 4th clutch, and the 4th clutch is

engaged.

Fluid flows by way of:

NOTE: When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.
Hydraulic pressure also flows to the 1st clutch and 2nd clutch. However, no power is transmitted because of the one-

way clutches.
- Line Pressure (4)

Pressure (5')
CPC valve - Line Pressure (4')
1-2 Shift Valve - Line Pressure (5)
2-3 Shift valve - Line

3-4 Shift Valve - 4th Clutch Pressure (40)
4th ClutchProCarManuals.com

Description

Hydraulic Flow — '96 Model (cont'd)

Position

The flow of fluid through the torque converter circuit is the same as in

Line pressure (1) becomes modulator pressure (6) at the modulator valve, and line pressure (3) at the manual valve.

Modulator pressure (6) flows to the right ends of the 1-2 shift valve and 2-3 shift valve because shift control solenoid valve

A is turned ON and B is turned OFF by the PCM, and those valves are moved to the left side.

Line pressure (3) flows to the 1-2 shift valve, and it becomes reverse clutch pressure (50). Reverse clutch pressure (50) is

applied to the reverse clutch, and the reverse clutch is engaged.
position.

NOTE: When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.
Reverse Inhibitor Control

When the

1st signal to shift control solenoid valves A and B; shift control solenoid valve A is turned OFF, shift control solenoid valve

B is turned ON. The 1-2 shift valve is moved to the right side and covers the port to stop line pressure (3) to the reverse

clutch. Line pressure (3) is not applied to the reverse clutch, and reverse clutch pressure (50) is not applied to the reverse

clutch, as a result, power is not transmitted in the reverse direction.
position is selected while the vehicle is moving forward at speeds over 6 mph (10 km/h), the PCM outputs theProCarManuals.com

Position

The flow of fluid through the torque converter circuit is the same as in

Line pressure (1) is intercepted by the manual valve. Hydraulic pressure is not supplied to the clutches, and power is not

transmitted.
position.ProCarManuals.com

Description

Lock-up System

Lock-up Clutch

1. Operation (clutch on)

With the lock-up clutch on, the fluid in the chamber between the torque converter cover and lock-up piston is drained off,

and the converter fluid exerts pressure through the piston against the torque converter cover. As a result, the converter tur-

bine is locked to the converter cover. The effect is to bypass the converter, thereby placing the vehicle in direct drive.

LOCK-UP PISTON

TORQUE CONVERTER

COVER
TURBINE
DAMPER SPRING

To ATF cooler

TURBINE

PUMP

To ATF cooler

INLET
TORQUE CONVERTER

COVER
2. Operation (clutch off)

With the lock-up clutch off, the fluid flows in the reverse of CLUTCH ON. As a result, the lock-up piston moves away from

the converter cover, and the torque converter lock-up is released.
MAINSHAFT
Power flow

The power flows by way of:

Engine

Drive plate

Torque converter cover

Lock-up piston

Damper spring

Turbine

Mainshaft

Power flow

Engine

Drive plate

Torque converter cover

Pump

Turbine

Mainshaft

MAINSHAFTProCarManuals.com

Secondary Valv e Bod y — '97 - '9 8 Model s
Disassembly/Inspection/Reassembl y
NOTE:
Clea n al l part s thoroughl y i n solven t o r carbureto r cleaner , an d dr y wit h compresse d air .
Blo w ou t al l passages .
Chec k al l valve s fo r fre e movement . I f an y fai l t o slid e freely , se e Valv e Bod y Repai r o n pag e 14-146 .
Coat al l part s wit h AT F durin g assembly .
Install th e filter s in th e directio n shown .
2ND ACCUMULATOR COVER
1ST ACCUMULATOR COVER
O-RIN GReplace .
3-4 ORIFIC E CONTRO L VALV E
VALVE CA P
ROLLE R
LINE PRESSUR ECONTROL VALV E
VALVE SLEEV E
VALVE CA P CLI P
SHIF T CONTRO LSOLENOID VALV EFILTER SReplace .
VALVE SLEEV E
4-3 SHIF T TIMIN GVALV E
SECONDAR Y VALV E BOD YInspec t fo r wear , scratche sand scoring .
SPRING SEA T
MODULATO R VALV E
O-RING Replace .
2ND ACCUMULATO R PISTO N
1ST ACCUMULATO R PISTO N
SPRING SPECIFICATION SRINGS Replace .
Unit: m m (in )
No.Sprin g
3-4 orific e contro l valv e sprin g
4-3 shif t timin g valv e sprin g
2nd accumulato r sprin g A
1s t accumulato r sprin g
Modulato r valv e sprin g
Line pressur e contro l valv e sprin g
Standar d (New )
Wire Dia .
1.1 (0.043 )
0. 7 (0.028 )
3.2(0.126 )
2. 7 (0.106 )
1.2(0.047 )
0.8(0.031)
O.D.
7.1 (0.280 )
7. 1 (0.280 )
23. 7 (0.933 )
18.0(0.709 )
7. 0 (0.276) *
6. 1 (0.240 )
Free Lengt h
47.7(1.878 )
35.0(1.378 )
92. 8 (3.654 )
83. 3 (3.280 )
27.6(1.087 )
24. 1 (0.949 )
No. o f Coil s
22.9
20. 4
11. 8
14. 4
7.7
14. 6
*: Insid e Diamete r
O-RINGReplac e
FILTERReplace .
ProCarManuals.com

Description

No Lock-up

The pressurized fluid regulated by the modulator works on both ends of the lock-up shift valve and on the left side of the

lock-up control valve. Under this condition, the pressures working on both ends of the lock-up shift valve are equal, and

the shift valve is moved to the right side by the tension of the valve spring alone. The fluid from the pump will flow

through the left side of the lock-up clutch to the torque converter; that is, the lock-up clutch is in OFF condition.

NOTE:

When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.

The hydraulic circuit shows '97 - '98 models; '96 model is similar.
Lock-up System (cont'd)ProCarManuals.com

Partial Lock-up

Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve A: ON Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve B: OFF

The PCM switches the solenoid valve A on to release modulator pressure in the left cavity of the lock-up shift valve.

Modulator pressure in the right cavity of the lock-up shift valve overcomes spring force, and the lock-up shift valve is

moved to the left side.

Line pressure is then separated into the two passages to the torque converter:

Torque Converter Inner Pressure: enters into right side to engage lock-up clutch

Torque Converter Back Pressure: enters into left side to disengage lock-up clutch

Back pressure (F2) is regulated by the lock-up control valve, whereas the position of the lock-up timing valve is determined

by the throttle B pressure, tension of the valve spring, and pressure regulated by the modulator valve. Also the position of

the lock-up control valve is determined the back pressure of the lock-up control valve and torque converter pressure regulat-

ed by the check valve. With the lock-up control solenoid valve B kept off, modulator pressure is maintained in the left side of

the lock-up control valve; the lock-up control valve is moved slightly to the right side. This slight movement of the lock-up

control valve causes back pressure to be lowered slightly, resulting in partial lock-up.

NOTE:

When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.

The hydraulic circuit shows '97 - '98 models; '96 model is similar.ProCarManuals.com