5A-52 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWER FLOW - DRIVE 2 AND MANUAL 2
In Drive 2 and Manual 2, transmission drive is via the input shaft and forward clutch cylinder. The elements of the
transmission function as follows :
lThe C2 clutch is applied to drive the forward sun gear.
lThe forward sun gear drives the short pinion anti-clockwise.
lThe short pinion drives the long pinion clockwise.
lThe B1 band is applied holding the reverse sun gear stationary therefore the long pinion ‘walks’ around the
reverse sun gear taking the internal ring gear and output shaft with it in a clockwise or forward direction.
lThe C4 clutch is applied to bypass the 3-4 OWC and provide engine braking on overrun.
Control
To maintain this arrangement in the steady state solenoids and valves are activated as follows: Solenoid S1 is
switched Off. S2 is switched On.
lSolonoid S1 is switched Off. S2 is switched On.
lDrive (line pressure) oil from the manual valve engages the C2 clutch.
lWhen S1 switches off , S1 oil pressure, which is derived from line 500 pressure, moves the 3-4 shift valve to
the left. At the same time S1 oil is directed to the 1-2 shift valve which moves the valve to the second gear
position.
l2nd oil (line pressure) from the 1-2 shift valve is directed to the band apply regulator valve, and to the 2-3 shift
valve.
lThe band apply regulator valve supplies 2nd oil (regulated to line pressure multiplied by the valve ratio) to the
band apply feed (BAF) circuit.
lBand apply feed oil is directed to:
- The outer apply area of the front servo
- The 1-2 shift valve to provide an exhaust port when the transmission is shifted to first gear
- The 3-4 shift valve for use when the transmission is shifted into fourth gear
lDrive (line pressure) is routed through the 3-4 shift valve to apply the C4 clutch.
Refer to figure 5.5 and table 5.6.
Table 5.6 - Engaged Elements - Drive 2 and Manual 2
Gear State
Drive 2 and Manual 2C1
-C2
XC3
-C4
XB1
XB2
-1-2
OWC
-3-4
OWC
XLU
CLUTCH
- ELEMENTS ENGAGED
5A-54 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWER FLOW - DRIVE 3 AND MANUAL 3
In Drive 3 and Manual 3, transmission drive is via the input shaft to the forward clutch cylinder. The elements of the
transmission function as follows :
lThe C2 clutch is engaged to drive the forward sun gear.
lThe C1 clutch is engaged to drive the planet carrier.
lThe forward sun gear and the planet carrier are driven clockwise at the same speed therefore there is no
relative motion between the sun gear and the pinions.
lThe ring gear and output shaft are driven in a clockwise or forward direction at input shaft speed.
lThe C4 clutch is applied to bypass the 3-4 OWC and provide engine braking on overrun.
Control
To maintain this arrangement in the steady state solenoids and valves are activated as follows:
lSolenoid S1 is switched Off. S2 is switched Off.
lWith S1 and S2 switched Off, the 2-3 and 3-4 shift valves are held in the third gear position by line 500
pressure.
lThe 1-2 shift valve is held in the third gear position by S1-S2 oil pressure.
l2nd oil (line pressure) from the 1-2 shift valve is directed to the band apply regulator valve. and to the 2-3 shift
valve.
lThe band apply regulator valve supplies 2nd oil (regulated to line pressure multiplied by the valve ratio) to the
band apply feed (BAF) circuit.
lBand apply feed oil is directed to:
- The outer apply area of the front servo
- The 1-2 shift valve to provide an exhaust port when the transmission is shifted to first gear
- The 3-4 shift valve for use when the transmission is shifted into fourth gear
l2nd oil at the 2-3 shift valve is directed to the 3rd oil circuit.
l3rd oil from the 2-3 shift valve is directed to the clutch apply regulator valve, and to the 4-3 Sequence Valve.
lThe clutch apply regulator valve supplies oil (regulated to line 500 pressure multiplied by the valve ratio) to the
clutch apply feed (CAF) circuit.
l The CAF oil is directed to:
- The C1 clutch
- The C1 bias valve
- The 4-3 sequence valve
lAt the 4-3 sequence valve the CAF oil becomes band 1 release feed (B1R-F) oil, and is directed through the
3-4 shift valve to the spring end of the 4-3 sequence valve, and to the release side of the front servo piston to
hold band 1 off.
lDrive (line pressure) is routed through the 3-4 shift valve to apply the C4 clutch.
Refer to figure 5.6 and table 5.7.
Table 5.7 - Engaged Elements - Drive 3 and Manual 3
Gear State
Drive 3 and Manual 3C1
XC2
XC3
-C4
XB1
-B2
-1-2
OWC
-3-4
OWC
XLU
CLUTCH
- ELEMENTS ENGAGED
5A-56 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWER FLOW - DRIVE 3 LOCK UP AND MANUAL 3 LOCK UP
In Drive 3 Lock Up and Manual 3 Lock Up, transmission drive is the same as for Drive 3 but with the application of the
converter lock up clutch to provide positive no-slip converter drive.
Control
Control for Drive 3 Lock Up and Manual 3 Lock Up is the same as for Drive 3 with the addition of the converter clutch
circuit activated by solenoid S7.
lWhen S7 is switched On, S7 feed oil to the converter clutch control valve is switched off and allowed to exhaust
through the S7 solenoid. This allows the valve to move to the clutch engage position.
lRegulated apply feed oil, derived from line 500 oil at the converter clutch regulator valve, is directed by the
converter clutch control valve to the engage side of the converter clutch.
lConverter clutch release oil is exhausted at the converter clutch control valve.
lConverter feed oil is re-routed by the converter clutch control valve directly to the oil cooler and lubrication
circuit.
Refer to figure 5.7and table 5.8.
Table 5.8 - Engaged Elements - Drive 3 Lock Up and Manual 3 Lock Up
Gear State
Drive 3 Lock Up and Manual 3
Lock UpC1
XC2
XC3
-C4
XB1
-B2
-1-2
OWC
-3-4
OWC
XLU
CLUTCH
X ELEMENTS ENGAGED
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5A-57
POWER FLOW - DRIVE 4 (OVERDRIVE)
In Drive 4 (Overdrive), transmission drive is via the input shaft to the forward clutch cylinder.
The elements of the transmission function as follows :
lThe C1 clutch is applied to drive the planet carrier clockwise.
lThe B1 band is applied to hold the reverse sun gear stationary.
lAs the planet carrier tuns, the long pinion ‘walks’ around the stationary reverse sun gear and rotates around its
axis driving the internal ring gear and output shaft in a clockwise or forward direction at a speed faster than the
input shaft i.e. in overdrive ratio.
lThe forward sun gear is also driven faster than the input shaft and overruns the 3-4 OWC.
lThe C2 clutch is engaged to reduce the speed differential across the 3-4 OWC.
Control
To maintain this arrangement in the steady state solenoids and valves are activated as follows:
lSolenoid S1 is switched On. S2 is switched Off.
lWith S1 switched On the 3-4 shift valve is held in the fourth gear position by line 500 pressure on the small end
of the valve.
lWith S2 switched Off the 2-3 shift valve is held in the fourth gear position by line 500 pressure on the large
end of the valve.
lThe 1-2 shift valve is held in the fourth gear position by S2 oil pressure.
l2nd oil (line pressure) from the 1-2 shift valve is directed to the band apply regulator valve, and to the 2-3 shift
valve.
lThe band apply regulator valve supplies 2nd oil (regulated to line pressure multiplied by the valve ratio) to the
band apply feed (BAF) circuit.
lBand apply feed oil is directed to:
- the outer apply area of the front servo
- the inner apply area of the front servo piston via the 3-4 shift valve
- the 1-2 shift valve to provide an exhaust port when the transmission is shifted to first gear
l2nd oil at the 2-3 shift valve is directed to the 3rd oil circuit.
l3rd oil from the 2-3 shift valve is directed to the clutch apply regulator valve, and to the 4-3 Sequence Valve.
lThe clutch apply regulator valve supplies oil (regulated to line 500 pressure multiplied by the valve ratio) to the
clutch apply feed (CAF) circuit.
lThe CAF oil is directed to:
- the C1 clutch
- the C1 bias valve
- the 4-3 sequence valve
lDrive oil (line pressure) from the manual valve engages the C2 clutch
Refer to figure 5.8 and table 5.9.
Table 5.9 - Engaged Elements - Drive 4 (Overdrive)
Gear State
Drive 4 (Overdrive)C1
XC2
XC3
-C4
-B1
XB2
-1-2
OWC
-3-4
OWC
XLU
CLUTCH
- ELEMENTS ENGAGED
5A-60 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
Recommended Test Equipment and Procedure
The test equipment is designed to be used with the control modules in all vehicles. The components used in the
transmission application are:
lMulti Function Tester, and
lAppropriate vehicle for testing.
Multi Function Tester (MFT)
The MFT is programmed with the special vehicle diagnostic software that allows selection of the unit under test.
The program allows the proper communication to the Transmission Control Unit (TCU).
It then requests information from the user via a menu system to select the required set up.
Examples are viewing codes, clearing error codes, and real-time operation. Set up and operation instructions are
detailed in the user manual.
This equipment can be used by trained personnel such as technicians and mechanics to diagnose electronic and
wiring problems relating to the vehicle transmission. Information that is available includes engine and road (shaft)
speed, transmission oil temperature, throttle position, solenoid/gear status and gear lever position. Current and
stored faults detected by the electronics are also available.
TCU Pin Description
The TCU pin descriptions are listed in table 6.1.1.
The wiring loom pins are shown in figure 6.1.1
Pin
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8Identification
Common Ground
Do not use
Mode Indicator Lamp -
‘Winter’
Gear Position ‘Park’
Lamp
Gear Position ‘Reverse’
Lamp
Gear Position ‘Neutral’
Lamp
Do not use
Engine Speed Input
Sensor (-Ve)Type
GND
-
OP
OP
OP
OP
-
IPDescription
Main power ground (or the module. Connects
directly to the battery negative terminal.
Indicates ‘WINTER’ mode shift schedule is se-
lected.
Drives the jewel in the instrument cluster to in-
dicate ‘PARK’ gear lever position.
Drives the jewel in the instrument cluster to in-
dicate ‘REVERSE’ gear lever position.
Drives the jewel in the instrument cluster to in-
dicate ‘NEUTRAL’ gear lever position.
Flywheel/Ring gear pulses to indicate engine
speed. 4WD
(Diesel)
O
O
l
l l l
l
4WD
(Gas)
O
O
O
l
l l l
l
l
Table 6.1.1 - TCU Pin Description
5A-64 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Default Transmission Operating Modes
The TCU relies on accurate information from its inputs and complete control of its outputs to effectively control the
transmission. To ensure that it has both valid inputs and functioning outputs, the TCU carries out both hardware and
software fault detection routines. The TCU will respond to any faults detected by adopting the operating modes which
are detailed below.
The following symptoms of faults are the most obvious results of each fault under ‘normal’ conditions.
There is always the possibility that a fault may not be detected. If undetected fault conditions are present, the
operation of the transmission is difficult to predict.
1 Throttle Fault
lAll shifts will occur as if a nominal throttle (approx. 44%) were applied for shift scheduling.
lAll shifts will be firm as full throttle and hence high engine torque is assumed.
lThe torque converter will be unlocked at all times.
lAll downshifts initiated by the shift lever will occur as though they were ‘automatic’ shifts. That is the engine
braking effect will not occur until near the end of the shift.
lLine pressure will always stay high (solenoid 6 OFF) to cope with assumed high throttle/torque.
If a fault is undetected, the percent throttle is most likely to be interpreted as higher than actual, resulting in late
upshifts, early downshifts, firm shifting and a harsh 3-1 shift when stopping.
2 Throttle Not Learnt Fault
The transmission operates from default throttle calibration values which results in the evaluation of the throttle being
higher (more open) than it is. There(ore at zero throttle settings, the transmission may calculate that sufficient throttle
opening is present to justify high line pressure and switch solenoid 6 to OFF.
Other symptoms are:
a. late upshifts and
b. lock-up maintained at zero throttle when the vehicle speed is sufficiently high.
3 Engine Speed Fault
lAll shifts will be firm because an engine speed corresponding to peak engine torques is assumed.
If a fault is undetected, the engine speed is likely to be interpreted as stalled resulting in soft shifting possibly with an
end of shift bump.
4 Vehicle Speed Sensor Fault
lAll shifts will be controlled by the shift lever with skip downshifts disabled and downshifts only allowed if the
engine speed is low. Fourth gear will be inhibited.
lThe torque converter will be unlocked at all times.
If a fault is undetected, the vehicle is likely to be interpreted as being stationary resulting in first gear operation at all
times. Note that speedometer transducer faults are likely to cause the vehicle’s speedometer to become inoperative.
5 Gear Lever Fault (Inhibitor/PRNDL Switch)
lThe gear lever is assumed to be in the Drive position.
lThe transmission is limited to 2nd,3rd, and R gears only.
lThe rear band will apply at all times when the lever is shifted to P, R or N. (B2 inhibition and reverse lockout
protection is disabled.)
lThe torque converter will be unlocked at all times.
lManually (gear lever) initiated downshifts will not be available.
If a fault is undetected, the gear lever position is likely to be interpreted as being higher than actual. Where Park is the
highest position and Manual 1 is the lowest, the result being the availability of higher gears than selected by the gear
lever.
5A-66 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Diagnostic Trouble Messages
The diagnostic trouble messages generated by the TCU and their possible causes are listed in table 6.1.3.
Table 6.1.2 - Transmission Operations for On/Off Solenoid Faults
Transmission Operation
First gear instead of second and fourth gear instead of third.
This results in a 1®
4 shift as the vehicle accelerates from rest.
Second gear instead of first and third gear instead of fourth.
This results in second gear starts.
Fourth gear instead of first and third gear instead of second.
This results in fourth gear starts.
Second gear instead of third and first gear instead of fourth.
This results in a 1®
2 then 2®
1 (overrun) downshift as the vehicle
accelerates from rest.
The following shifts become poor:
1®
3, 1®
4, 2®
1 2®
3, 2®
4, 4®
2, 4®
1.
The following shifts become poor:
3®
4, 4®
3, 3®
2.
There may be slippage in the gears during torque converter locking.
The following shifts become poor:
1®
2, 1®
3, 1®
4, 2®
3, 2®
4, 3®
1, 3®
2 (All Including Manual), 3®
4,
4®
1,4®
3.
The following shifts become poor:
2®
4, 3®
2.
There may be slippage in the gears during torque converter locking.
Line pressure always high.
Line pressure always low thus resulting in risk of slippage in gears.
Torque converter always unlocked.
Torque converter always locked in 3rd and 4th gears, causing the
vehicle to shudder at lower speeds,Condition
Always ON
Always OFF
Always OFF
Always ON
Always OFF
Always ON
Always OFF
Always ON
Always OFF
Always ON
Always OFF
Always ON
Solenoid
1
2
3
4
6
7
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5A-69
MECHANICAL TESTS
In Vehicle Transmission Checks
Carry out the following tests before removing the transmission.
lSee Checking Transmission Fluid Level, Section 7.2.1.
lCheck that the transmission oil is not burnt (colour and smell are correct).
lEnsure that the transmission is not in limp home mode (LHM).
lCheck that the battery terminals and the earth connections are not corroded or loose.
lCheck the engine stall speed is within the handbook value.
lCheck that the cooler flow is not restricted.
lCheck that all electrical plug connections are tight.
lCarry out a road test to confirm the symptoms, if necessary.
lInspect the oil, ensure that there are no metal or other contaminants in the oil pan.
Diagnosing Oil Leaks
Determine the source of oil leaks by firstly cleaning down the affected area, then driving the vehicle.
Inspect the seals to confirm the source of the leak.
lTo determine the source of a rear servo oil leak, raise the vehicle on a hoist, then carry out a reverse stall.
lTo determine the source of a front servo leak, raise the vehicle on a hoist, then run the vehicle in second gear.
Troubleshooting Charts
The troubleshooting charts are set out as follows:
lTable 6.2.1 Drive Faults,
lTable 6.2.2 Faulty Shift Patterns.
lTable 6.2.3 Shift Quality Faults.
lTable 6.2.4 After Teardown Faults.
Table 6.2.1 - Drive Faults
Action
Check the fluid level. Top up as necessary.
Inspect and clean C1/C2 feed.
Reinstall/renew the ‘z’ link.
Remove, clean and re-install the PRV.
Inspect and replace as necessary.
Inspect and replace as necessary.
Inspect and replace as necessary.
Check servo adjustment or replace rear band
as necessary.
Check for failure in C3, C3 hub or C1/C2 cylin-
der. Repair as necessary.
Inspect and clean PRV.
Inspect and replace pump gears as necessary.
Inspect and repair as necessary. Possible Cause
Insufficient auto transmission fluid.
Blocked feed in C1/C2 cylinder.
‘Z’ link displaced.
Primal regulator valve (PRV) jammed open.
Overdrive shaft or input shaft seal rings
failed.
3-4 or 1-2 one way clutch (OWC) installed
backwards or failed.
C2 piston broken or cracked.
Rear band or servo faulty.
Failure in C3, C3 hub or C1/C2 cylinder.
Jammed primary regulator valve (PRV).
Damaged/broken pump gears.
Dislodged output shaft snap ring.Symptom
No Drive in D
No Drive in
Reverse
No engine braking
in Manual 1
Engine braking in
Manual 1 is OK
No drive in Drive
and Reverse