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The transmission speed sensor consists of a rotor
and magnet on the transmission output shaft and a
switch in the extension housing or adapter. The sen-
sor switch is activated each time the rotor and mag-
net complete one revolution. Sensor signals are sent
to the transmission control module.
The park/neutral position switch is mounted on the
valve body manual shaft. The switch signals shift
linkage and manual valve position to the transmis-
sion control module through an interconnecting har-
ness. The switch prevents engine starting in all gears
other than Park or Neutral.
The brake switch is in circuit with the torque con-
verter clutch solenoid. The switch disengages the
converter clutch whenever the brakes are applied.
The switch is mounted on the brake pedal bracket
and signals the transmission control module when
the pedal is pressed or released.
TORQUE CONVERTER
A three element torque converter is used for all ap-
plications. The converter contains an impeller, stator,
and turbine.
The AW-4 converters are all equipped with a con-
verter clutch mechanism. The clutch consists of a
sliding clutch piston, clutch springs and the clutch
disc material (Fig. 4). The clutch provides optimum
torque transfer and economy when engaged.
The clutch disc is attached to the converter front
cover. The clutch piston and clutch springs are at-
tached to the turbine hub. The springs dampen en-
gine firing impulses and loads during the initial
phase of converter clutch engagement.
Clutch engagement is controlled by transmission
valve body solenoid number three and by the con-
verter clutch relay valve. The solenoid channels line
pressure to the clutch through the relay valve at
clutch engagement speeds.Torque converter clutch engagement occurs in sec-
ond gear in 1-2 position; third gear in 3 position and
third and fourth gear in D position.
FOURTH GEAR OVERDRIVE COMPONENTS
The overdrive system consists of the input shaft,
one-way clutch, planetary sun gear, ring gear, plane-
tary carrier, clutch and overdrive brake (Fig. 5). The
overdrive elements are controlled and applied
through transmission valve body solenoid number
two.
In overdrive fourth gear, the brake prevents the
overdrive sun gear from turning. During operation,
the overdrive elements operate as follows:
Fig. 4 Torque Converter (With Clutch)
Fig. 5 Fourth Gear Overdrive Components
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The overdrive input shaft and planetary carrier ro-
tate as a unit. The sun gear and overdrive direct
clutch drum are in mesh and operate as a single
unit. The direct clutch splines function as the hub for
the overdrive brake. The one-way clutch outer race is
in mesh with the planetary carrier. The inner race is
fixed to the sun gear shaft.
FIRST/SECOND/THIRD/REVERSE COMPONENTS
First, third and reverse gear components are out-
lined in Figure 6.
The input shaft is meshed with the direct clutch
hub and the forward clutch drum. These elements ro-tate as a unit. The forward clutch hub rotates as a
unit with the front planetary ring gear. The direct
clutch drum is meshed with the forward end of the
planetary sun gear.
The second brake hub serves as the outer race of
one-way clutch No. 1. The clutch inner race is locked
with the front/rear sun gear. The inner race of one-
way clutch No. 2 is splined to the transmission case
and is locked. The outer race rotates as a unit with
the rear planetary carrier.
Fig. 6 First, Second, Third And Reverse Gear Components
Fig. 7 Component Function Chart
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The rear planetary ring gear is splined to the out-
put shaft. The front planetary carrier and rear car-
rier ring gear are meshed and rotate as a unit with
the output shaft.
GEARTRAIN OPERATION AND APPLICATION
CHARTS
Operation and application of the first through
fourth and reverse gear elements are outlined in the
function and application charts.
The Component Function Chart (Fig. 7) describes
basic function of various geartrain elements. The
Component Application Chart (Fig. 8) indicates
which elements (including valve body solenoids), are
applied in the various gear ranges.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The hydraulic system consists of the pump, valve
body and solenoids, and four hydraulic accumulators.
The oil pump provides lubrication and operating
pressure.
The valve body controls application of the clutches,
brakes, second coast band, and the converter clutch.
The valve body solenoids control sequencing of the
1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 shift valves. The solenoids are acti-
vated by signals from the transmission control mod-
ule.
The accumulators are used in the clutch and brake
feed circuits to control initial apply pressure. Spring
loaded accumulator pistons modulate the initial
surge of apply pressure for smooth engagement.
OIL PUMP
A gear-type oil pump is used. The pump gears are
mounted in the pump body. The pump drive gear isoperated by the torque converter hub. Drive tangs on
the hub engage in drive slots in the drive gear.
TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY COMPONENTS
Transmission operating pressure is supplied to the
clutch and brake apply circuits through the transmis-
sion valve body. The valve body consists of an upper
body, lower body, separator plate and upper and
lower gaskets (Fig. 9). The various spool valves,
sleeves, plugs and springs are located within the two
body sections.
Fig. 8 Component Application Chart
Fig. 9 Two-Section Transmission Valve Body
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The manual valve, 1-2 shift valve, primary regula-
tor valve, accumulator control valve, check balls, so-
lenoids and oil strainers are located in the lower
body section (Fig. 10). The remaining control and
shift valves plus check balls and one additional oil
strainer are located in the upper body section (Fig.
11).
Manual Valve
The manual valve is operated by the gearshift link-
age. The valve diverts fluid to the apply circuits ac-
cording to shift lever position.Primary Regulator Valve
The primary regulator valve (Fig. 13) modulates
line pressure to the clutches and brakes according to
engine load. The valve is actuated by throttle valve
pressure.
During high load operation, the valve increases line
pressure to maintain positive clutch and brake en-
gagement. At light load, the valve decreases line
pressure just enough to maintain smooth engage-
ment.
Fig. 10 Upper Body Components
Fig. 11 Lower Body Components
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Throttle Valve and Downshift Plug
The throttle valve and downshift plug (Fig. 14) con-
trol throttle pressure to the primary regulator valve.
The downshift plug and throttle valve are operated
by the throttle valve cam and throttle cable in re-
sponse to engine throttle position. Throttle valve
pressure is also modulated by the cut-back valve in
second, third and fourth gear ranges.Cut-Back Valve
The cut-back valve (Fig. 15) helps prevent exces-
sive pump pressure buildup in second, third and
fourth gear. The valve is actuated by throttle pres-
sure and by line pressure from the second brake. The
valve also helps regulate line pressure by controlling
the amount of cut-back pressure to the throttle valve.
Fig. 12 Manual Valve
Fig. 13 Primary Regulator Valve
Fig. 14 Throttle Valve And Downshift Plug
Fig. 15 Cut-Back Valve
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Secondary Regulator Valve
The secondary regulator valve (Fig. 16) regulates
converter clutch and transmission lubrication pres-
sure. When primary regulator valve pressure exceeds
requirements for clutch engagement or transmission
lubrication, the secondary regulator valve is moved
upward exposing the drain port. Excess pressure
then bleeds off as needed. As pressure drops, spring
tension moves the valve downward closing the drain
port.Converter Clutch Relay Valve
The relay valve (Fig. 17) controls fluid flow to the
converter clutch. The valve is operated by line pres-
sure from the 1-2 shift valve and is controlled by so-
lenoid valve number three.
1-2 Shift Valve
The 1-2 shift valve (Fig. 18) controls 1-2 upshifts
and downshifts. The valve is operated by the No. 2
valve body solenoid and line pressure from the man-
ual valve, second coast modulator valve and the 2-3
shift valve.
Fig. 16 Secondary Regulator Valve
Fig. 17 Converter Clutch Relay Valve
Fig. 18 1-2 Shift Valve
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When the transmission control module deactivates
the solenoid, line pressure at the top of the valve
moves the valve down closing the second brake accu-
mulator feed port. As the solenoid is activated and
the drain port opens, spring force moves the valve up
exposing the second brake feed port for the shift to
second gear.
2-3 Shift Valve
The 2-3 shift valve (Fig. 19) controls 2-3 upshifts
and downshifts. The valve is actuated by the No. 1
valve body solenoid and by line pressure from the
manual valve and primary regulator valve.When the TCM activates solenoid No. 1, line pres-
sure at the top of the 2-3 valve is released through
the solenoid drain port. Spring tension moves the
valve up to hold the valve in second gear position. As
the solenoid is deactivated, line pressure then moves
the valve down exposing the direct clutch feed port
for the shift to third gear.
3-4 Shift Valve
The 3-4 shift valve (Fig. 20) is operated by the No.
2 solenoid and by line pressure from the manual
valve, 2-3 valve and primary regulator valve.
Energizing the No. 2 solenoid causes line pressure
Fig. 19 2-3 Shift Valve
Fig. 20 3-4 Shift Valve
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at the top of the 3-4 valve to be released through the
solenoid valve drain port. Spring tension moves the
valve up exposing the overdrive clutch accumulator
feed port to apply the clutch.
De-energizing the solenoid causes the drain port to
close. Line pressure then moves the valve down ex-
posing the overdrive brake accumulator feed port for
the shift to fourth gear.
In the 1-2 or 3 gearshift lever positions, line pres-
sure from the 2-3 shift valve is applied to the lower
end of the 3-4 valve. This holds the valve upward,
closing off the overdrive brake feed port preventing a
shift into fourth gear.
Second Coast Modulator Valve
The second coast modulator valve (Fig. 21) momen-
tarily reduces line pressure from the 1-2 shift valve.
This cushions application of the second coast brake.
The valve is operative when the shift lever and man-
ual valve are in the 3 position.
Low Coast Modulator Valve
The low coast modulator valve (Fig. 22) momen-
tarily reduces line pressure from the 2-3 shift valve;
this action cushions application of the first/reverse
brake. The modulator valve operates when the shift
lever and manual valve are in the 1-2 position.
Accumulator Control Valve
The accumulator control valve (Fig. 23) cushions
clutch and brake application. This is achieved by re-
ducing back pressure to the accumulators when
throttle opening is small. The valve is operated by
line and throttle pressure.Accumulators
Four accumulators are used to cushion clutch and
brake application. The accumulators (Fig. 24), consist
of spring loaded pistons. The pistons dampen the ini-
tial surge of apply pressure to provide smooth en-
gagement during shifts.
Control pressure from the accumulator control
valve is continuously applied to the back pressure
side of the accumulator pistons. This pressure plus
spring tension holds the pistons down. As line pres-
sure from the shift valves enters the opposite end of
the piston bore, control pressure and spring tension
momentarily delay application of full line pressure to
Fig. 21 Second Coast Modulator Valve
Fig. 22 Low Coast Modulator Valve
Fig. 23 Accumulator Control Valve
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