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Shift-Lock, Function
See SHIFT
-LOCK FUNCTION.
Park Pawl Interlock, Function
See PARK PAWL INTERLOCK, FUNCTION
.
Steering Lock Interlock, Function
See STEERING LOCK INTERLOCK, FUNCTION
.
Survey Of System Components, Automatic Transmission, Location/Task/Design/Function
See SURVEY OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,
LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Automatic Transmission, Function
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-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 mulitiple-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 lubricatin
g oil. NOTE: Transmission Without Touch Shift 722.6 In Model 163.
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See STARTER LOCK-OUT CONTACT, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Torque Converter, Location/Task/Design/Function
See TORQUE CONVERTER, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Wheel Speed Sensor Location/Task/Function
See WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Electric Control Module, Location/Task/Design/Function
See ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
D-4 Shift Isolating Mechanism, Location/Task/Design/Function
See D
-4 SHIFT ISOLATING MECHANISM, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Location/Task/Design/Function Of Freewheel
See LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION OF FREEWHEEL
.
Transmission Range Recognition Switch, Location/Task/Design/Function
See TRANSMISSION RANGE RECOGNITION SWITCH,
LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Kickdown Switch, Location/Task/Design/Function
See KICKDOWN SWITCH, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION MODEL 163 WITHOUT
TOUCH SHIFT.
Location/Task/Design/Function Of Command Valve
See LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION OF COMMAND VALVE
.
Multiple-Disc Brake, Location/Task/Design/Function
See MULTIPLE
-DISC BRAKE, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Multi-Plate Clutch, Location/Task/Design/Function
See MULTI
-PLATE CLUTCH, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Upshift/Downshift Solenoid Valve, Location/Task/Design/Function
See UPSHIFT/DOWNSHIFT SOLENOID VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
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Floor Shift, Location/Task/Design/Function
See FLOOR SHIFT, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Location/Task/Design/Function Of Oil Pump
See LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION OF OIL PUMP
.
Parking Lock, Location/Task/Design/Function
See PARK PAWL, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Planetary Gear Set, Location/Task/Design/Function
See PLANETARY GEAR SET, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Position Sensor, Location/Task/Function
See POSITION SENSOR, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Location/Task/Design/Function Of PWM Solenoid Valve, Torque Converter Lockup Clutch
See LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION OF PWM SOLENOID VALVE, TORQUE
CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH.
Modulating Pressure Regulating Solenoid Valve, Location/Task/Design/Function
See MODULATING PRESSURE REGULATING SOLENOID VALVE,
LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Shift Pressure Regulating Solenoid Valve, Location/Task/Design/Function
See SHIFT PRESSURE REGULATING SOLENOID VALVE,
LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Working Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function
See WORKING PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Regulating Valve Pressure Regulating Valve
See REGULATING VALVE PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE,
LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION.
Shift Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function
See SHIFT PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
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Shift Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function
See SHIFT VALVE PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Lubrication Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function
See LUBRICATION PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Overlap Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function
See OVERLAP REGULATING VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Torque Converter Lockup Clutch Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function
See TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH REGULATING VALVE,
LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION.
Location/Task/Design Function Of R/P Lock
See R/P LOCK, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Reverse Lamp Switch, Location/Task/Function
See REVERSE LAMP SWITCH, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Shift Detent Mechanism, Location/Task/Design/Function
See SHIFT DETENT MECHANISM, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Holding Pressure Shift Valve, Location/Task/Function
See HOLDING PRESSURE SHIFT VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Shift Pressure Shift Valve, Location/Task/Function
SeeSHIFT PRESSURE SHIFT VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Float, Location/Design/Function
See SHIFT PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
ETC Control Module, Location/Task
See ETC CONTROL UNIT, LOCATION/TASK
.
Temperature Sensor, Location/Task/Design/Function
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See TEMPERATURE SENSOR, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Selector Valve, Location/Task
See SELECTOR VALVE, LOCATION/TASK
.
Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch, Location/Task/Design/Function
See TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK
-UP CLUTCH, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Automatic Transmission, Contents, Function Description
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTENTS, FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
.
D-4 Shift Isolating Mechanism, Location/Task/Design/Function
NOTE: Transmission Without Touch Shift. 722.6 In Model 163
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See MULTIPLE
-DISC BRAKE, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Multi-Plate Clutch, Location/Task/Design/Function
See MULTI
-PLATE CLUTCH, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Upshift/Downshift Solenoid Valve, Location/Task/Design/Function
See UPSHIFT/DOWNSHIFT SOLENOID VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Floor Shift, Location/Task/Design/Function
See FLOOR SHIFT, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Location/Task/Design/Function Of Oil Pump
See LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION OF OIL PUMP
.
Parking Lock, Location/Task/Design/Function
See PARK PAWL, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Planetary Gear Set, Location/Task/Design/Function
See PLANETARY GEAR SET, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Position Indicator, Location/Task/Design/Function
See POSITION DISPLAY, LOCATION TASK
.
Location/Task/Design/Function Of PWM Solenoid Valve, Torque converter Lockup Clutch
See LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION OF PWM SOLENOID VALVE, TORQUE
CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH.
Modulating Pressure Regulating Solenoid Valve, Location/Task/Design/Function
See MODULATING PRESSURE REGULATING SOLENOID VALVE,
LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Shift Pressure Regulating Solenoid Valve, Location/Task/Design/Function
See SHIFT PRESSURE REGULATING SOLENOID VALVE,
LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Working Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Design/Function
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See WORKING PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Regulating Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function
See REGULATING VALVE PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE,
LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION.
Shift Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Design/Function
See SHIFT PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Shift Valve Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Design/Function
See SHIFT VALVE PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Lubrication Pressure Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Design/Function
See LUBRICATION PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Overlap Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Design/Function
See OVERLAP REGULATING VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Torque Converter Lockup Clutch Regulating Valve, Location/Task/Function
See TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH REGULATING VALVE,
LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION.
R/P Lock, Location/Task/Design/Function
See R/P LOCK, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Shift Detent Mechanism, Location/Task/Design/Function
See SHIFT DETENT MECHANISM, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Holding Pressure Shift Valve, Location/Task/Design/Function
See HOLDING PRESSURE SHIFT VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Shift Pressure Shift Valve, Location/Task/Function
See SHIFT PRESSURE SHIFT VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION
.
Float, Location/Function
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See SHIFT PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION.
ETC Control Module, Location/Task
See ETC CONTROL UNIT, LOCATION/TASK
.
Electronic Selector Lever Module Control Module, Location/Task/Design
See ELECTRONIC SELECTOR LEVER MODULE CONTROL MODULE,
LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN.
Temperature Sensor, Location/Task/Design/Function
See TEMPERATURE SENSOR, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION
.
Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch, Location/Task/Design/Function
See TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK
-UP CLUTCH, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.
Automatic Transmission, Contents Function Description
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTENTS, FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
.
Starter Lock-Out Contact, Location/Task/Design/Function
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