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Fig. 102: Temperature Sensor, Location/Task/Design/Function
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Temperature Sensor, Location
The transmission oil temperature sensor (Y3/6bl) is located in the electrical control unit (Y3/6) and is
permanently connected to the conductor tracks. See Fig. 102
.
Temperature Sensor, Task
To measure the temperature of the transmission oil and pass the temperature to the ETC control unit
(N15/3) as an input signal.
Temperature Sensor, Design
Temperature-dependent resistor (PTC).
Temperature Sensor, Function
See TEMPERATURE SENSOR, FUNCTION
.
Temperature Sensor, Function
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Fig. 103: Temperature Sensor, Function
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Operation
The temperature of the transmission oil has a major influence on the shift time and thus on the shift quality. It is
possible to optimize the gear shifts in all temperature ranges by detecting the oil temperature. See Fig. 103.
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The transmission oil temperature sens or (Y3/6b1) is connected in series with the starter lockout contact
(Y3/6s1). The temperature signal is tr ansmitted to the ETC control module (N 15/3) only the dry-reed contact of
the starter lockout contact (Y3/6s1) is closed.
Selector Valve, Location/Task
Fig. 104: Selector Valve, Location/Task
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Selector Valve, Location
The selector valve (52) is located in th e valve housing of the shift plate (2a). See Fig. 104
.
Selector Valve, Task
Distributes pressure to the appropriate h
ydraulic components according to the selector lever position
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selected by the driver.
Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch, Location/Task/Design/Function
Fig. 105: Torque Converter Lockup Clut ch, Location/Task/Design/Function
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Torque Converter Lockup Clutch, Location
The torque converter lockup clutch is in tegrated in the torque converter. See Fig. 105
.
Torque Converter Lockup Clutch, Task
The torque converter lockup clutch minimizes the power losses of the torque converter and as a result
reduces the engine speed and improves the efficiency of the transmission.
Torque Converter Lockup Clutch, Design
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The external plate carrier (16a) is connected to the impeller (P) via the cover shell (17). The internal plate
carrier (16b) is connected to the turbine wheel (T).
Torque Converter Lockup Clutch, Function
See Torque Converter Lockup Clutch, Function
. See TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKUP
CLUTCH, FUNCTION.
Torque Converter Lockup Clutch, Function
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Fig. 106: Torque Converter Lockup Clutch, Function
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Operation
When actuated by the ETC control module (N15/3), oil pressure controlled by the torque converter lockup
PWM solenoid Valve (Y3/6y6) is directed through the input shaft (1) to the pressure chamber behind the piston
(16d). See Fig. 106
. The piston presses the clutch pack (16c) together and allows torque to be transferred
directly between the impeller (P) and turbine wheel (T). The torque converter lockup clutch is activated in 5th,
4th and 3rd gears in relation to the engine speed and engine load.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FUNCTION
Transmission without touch shift. 722.6 in MODEL 163, 170, 202, 208, 210.
Transmission 722.6 in MODEL 129, 140.
Automatic transmission 722.6 is an electronically controlled 5-speed transmission with a lockup clutch in the
torque converter.
The ratios for the gear stages are achieved by three planetary gear sets. The 5th gear is designed with a step-up
ratio as an overdrive.
Shifting is initiated electronically. The gears are shifted by the corresponding combination of three
hydraulically actuated multi-plate brakes, three hydraulically actuated multi-disc clutches and two mechanical
freewheels.
Basically automatic transmission 722.6 with electronic control offers the following advantages:
Reduced fuel consumption
Improved shift comfort
More favorable gear steps as a result of 5 gears
Enhanced life and reliability
Reduced servicing costs
The electrohydraulic control unit is bolted onto the bottom of the transmission housing. The end of the
transmission is formed by an oil pan made of sheet steel.
The oil pressure for the converter lockup clutch and center multiple disc clutch is supplied via holes in the input
shaft. The oil pressure to the rear multiple-disc clutch is routed through the output shaft. The lubricating oil is
supplied and distributed by additional bore holes in both shafts. All bearing points of the gear sets as well as
freewheels and shift elements are supplied with lubricating oil.
The parking lock gear and drive flange are connected to the output shaft by gearing.
Freewheels F1 and F2 optimize shiftin
g. The front freewheel (F1) rests against the stator shaft extension on the
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