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Fig. 70: Shift Pressure Regulating Solenoid Valve, Design
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Operation -   The working pressure (p-A) is regulated at th e working pressure regulating valve (22) depending  
on the load (modulating pressure (p-Mod)) a  nd depending on the gear (p-K1, p-K2). See Fig. 70
. A minimum  
level (basic pressure) is adjusted by the spring   in the working pressure regulating valve (22). 
Regulating Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function 
Fig. 71: Regulating Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function  
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Regulating Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Location  
 
 
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In the valve housing of shift plate (2b). See Fig. 71. 
Regulating Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Task 
 
Controls the regulating valve pressures. 
Regulating Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Function 
 
See REGULATING VALVE PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, FUNCTION
.  
Regulating Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Function 
Operation - The regulating valve pressure (p-RV) is controlled up to the maximum pressure at the regulating 
valve pressure re
gulating valve (25) depending on the working pressure (p-A). See Fig. 72. 
 
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Fig. 72: Regulating Valve Pressu re Regulating Valve, Function  
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Shift Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function 
 
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Fig. 73: Shift Valve Pressure Regulati ng Valve, Location/Task/Function  
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Shift Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Location  
  
In the valve housing of shift plate (2b). See   Fig. 73
.  
Shift Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Task  
  
Control of shift valve pressure.  
Shift Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Function  
  
See   SHIFT VALVE PRESSURE REGU LATING VALVE, FUNCTION
.  
 
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Shift Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Function 
Operation - The variable regulating valve pressure (p-RV) is controlled to a constant shift valve pressure (p-
SV) at the shift valve pressure regulating valve (21) and is used to supply the solenoid valves for 1-2 and 4-5 
shift, 3-4 shift, 2-3 shift (Y3/6y3, Y3/6y4, Y3/6y5) as well as the PWM solenoid valve for the converter lockup 
(Y3/6y6). See Fig. 74
. 
 
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Fig. 74: Shift Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Function
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Lubrication Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function 
Fig. 75: Lubrication Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function  
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Lubrication Pressure Regulating Valve, Location  
  
In the valve housing of the shift plate (2a). See   Fig. 75
.  
Lubrication Pressure Regulating Valve, Task  
 
 
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Lubricates and cools the mechanical part of the transmission, and limits the pressure in the torque 
converter. 
Lubrication Pressure Regulating Valve, Function 
 
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.  
Lubrication Pressure Regulating Valve, Function 
Operation - At the working pressure regulating valve (22) surplus oil is diverted to the lubrication pressure 
regulating valve (23), from were the lubrication pressure (p-Sm) is used in regulating amounts to supply the 
transmission lubrication system including the torque converter. See Fig. 76
. 
Fig. 76: Lubrication Pressure Regulating Valve, Function
 
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