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Fig. 16: Shift From 1 To 2, Function (1st Gear Engaged)
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Fig. 17: Shift From 1 To 2, Function (Shift Phase)
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Fig. 18: Shift From 1 To 2, Function (Second Gear Engaged)
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Aim
Engage front multiple-disc clutch (K1), disengage front multiple-disc brake (B1).
Operation
1st Gear Engaged See Fig. 16.
The end face of the 1-2/4-5 command valve (31a) is kept depressurized via the 1-2 and 4-5 shift solenoid valve
(Y3/6y3). Via the 1-2/4-5 holding pressure shift valve (28a), working pressure (p-A) is applied to the front
mutiple-disc clutch (K1) is depressurized.
Shift Phase
See Fig. 17
Via the 1-2 and 4-5 shift solenoid valve (Y3/6y3), the shift valve pressure (p-SV) is directed onto the end face
of the command valve 1-2/4-5 (31a). The 1-2/4-5 command valve (31a) is displaced and the shift pressure (p-S)
coming from the 1-2/4-5 shift pressure shift valve (29a) via the 1-2/4-5 command valve (31a) is directed to the
front multiple-disc clutch (K1). At the same time the front multiple-disc brake (B1) is subjected to overlap
pressure from the 1-2/4-5 overlap regulating valve (30a).
The B1 pressure acting on the end face of the 1-2/4-5 shift pressure shift valve (29a) is superseded by the
working pressure (p-A). The increasing shift pressure (p-S) at the front multiple-disc clutch (K1) acts on the
annular area of the 1-2/4-5 overlap regulating valve (30a). With an appropriate pressure level at the 1-2/4-5
holding pressure shift valve (28a) this valve switches over.
2nd Gear Engaged
See Fig. 18.
After the gear change is complete, the pressure on the end face of the 12-/4-5 command valve (31a) is reduced
via the 1-2 and 4-5 shift solenoid valve (Y3/6y3) and the command value is pushed back into its original
position. Via the 1-2/4-5 holding pressure shift valve (28a) working pressure (p-A) now reaches the front
multiple-disc clutch (K1) via the 1-2/4-5 command valve (31a).
The front multiple-disc brake (B1) is disengaged (depressurized). The spring in the 1-2/4-5 shift pressure shift
valve (29a) pushes this into its original position.
Continuation
Operating Pressure, Function
See OPERATING PRESSURE, FUNCTION
.
Shift Pressure, Function
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See SHIFT PRESSURE, FUNCTION
.
Modulating Pressure, Function
See MODULATING PRESSURE, FUNCTION
.
Shift Valve Pressure, Function
See SHIFT VALVE PRESSURE, FUNCTION
.
Lubricating Pressure, Function
See LUBRICATING PRESSURE, FUNCTION
.
Regulating Valve Pressure, Function
See REGULATING VALVE PRESSURE, FUNCTION
.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTENTS, FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Automatic Transmission, Function
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FUNCTION
.
Automatic Transmission, Location Of Mechanical Parts
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LOCATION OF MECHANICAL PARTS
.
Automatic Transmission, Location Of Electric/Electronic Components
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LOCATION OF ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS.
Automatic Transmission, Location Of Hydraulic Components
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POSITION OF HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS
Automatic Transmission, Location Of Components, Floor Shift
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LOCATION OF COMPONENTS, FLOOR SHIFT
.
Automatic Transmission, Selector Lever Positions
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SELECTOR LEVER POSITIONS
. NOTE: Transmission with touch shift.
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Automatic Transmission, Gear Ratios
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR RATIOS
.
Power Transmission, Function
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER TRANSMISSION, FUNCTION
.
Power Flow In 1st Gear, Function
See POWER FLOW IN 1ST GEAR, FUNCTION
.
Power Flow In 2nd Gear, Function
See POWER FLOW IN 2ND GEAR FUNCTION
.
Power Flow In 3rd Gear, Function
See POWER FLOW IN 3RD GEAR FUNCTION
.
Power Flow In 4th Gear, Function
See POWER FLOW IN 4TH GEAR FUNCTION
.
Power Flow In 5th Gear, Function
See POWER FLOW IN 5TH GEAR FUNCTION
.
Power Flow In Reverse, Function
See POWER FLOW IN REVERSE, FUNCTION
.
Gearshift System, Function
See FUNCTION OF GEAR SHIFT
.
Function Of Gear Change
See FUNCTION OF GEAR CHANGE
.
Shifting N To D (1st Gear), Function
See SHIFTING N TO D (1ST GEAR), FUNCTION
.
Shift From 1 to 2, Function
See SHIFT FROM 1 TO 2, FUNCTION
.
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Limp-Home Mode, Function
See LIMP
-HOME MODE, FUNCTION.
Operating Pressure, Function
See OPERATING PRESSURE, FUNCTION
.
Lubricating Pressure, Function
See LUBRICATING PRESSURE, FUNCTION
.
Shift Pressure, Function
See SHIFT PRESSURE, FUNCTION
.
Modulating Pressure, Function
See MODULATING PRESSURE, FUNCTION
.
Regulating Valve Pressure, Function
See REGULATING VALVE PRESSURE, FUNCTION
.
Shift Valve Pressure, Function
See SHIFT VALVE PRESSURE, FUNCTION
.
Hydropneumatic Transmission Control, Function
See HYDROPNEUMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL, FUNCTION
.
Manual Drive Mode Selection, Function
See MANUAL DRIVE MODE SELECTION, FUNCTION
.
Oil Level Control
See OIL LEVEL CONTROL, FUNCTION
.
Function Of Torque Converter Lockup Clutch Control
See FUNCTION OF TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH CONTROL
.
Torque Converter Lockup Clutch Control Pressure, Function
See TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH CONTROL PRESSURE, FUNCTION
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