1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY transmission

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22 - 24
44-10 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The lock-up and brake clutches are operated by pressurised transmission fluid from the valve block in the sump. A
manual valve and four solenoid valves, also known as Motorised Valves (MV), control the supply of pressurised
transmission fluid from the valve block:
lThe manual valve controls the supply in P, R, N and D.
lSolenoid valves MV 1 and MV 2 control the supplies that operate the brake clutches for shift control.
lSolenoid valve MV 3 controls the supply that operates the lock-up clutch.
lSolenoid valve MV 4 modulates the pressure of the supplies to the brake clutches, to control shift quality.
Operation of the manual valve is controlled by the selector lever assembly. In the gearbox, a selector shaft engages
with the manual valve. The selector shaft is connected to the selector lever assembly via the selector cable and a
selector lever on the left side of the gearbox. The selector shaft also operates a mechanism that locks the output shaft
when P is selected.
Operation of the solenoid valves is controlled by the EAT ECU.
An output shaft speed sensor in the gearbox housing outputs a signal to the EAT ECU. The EAT ECU compares
output shaft speed with engine speed to determine the engaged gear, and output shaft speed with vehicle speed to
confirm the range selected on the transfer box.
A bayonet lock electrical connector in the gearbox casing, to the rear of the selector lever, connects the solenoid
valves and the output shaft speed sensor to the vehicle wiring.
A pressed steel sump encloses the valve block and collects transmission fluid draining from the gearbox housing. A
suction pipe and filter on the underside of the valve block connect to the inlet side of the fluid pump. A magnet is
installed in the sump to collect any magnetic particles that may be present. A level plug and a drain plug are installed
in the sump for servicing.
Rear extension housing
The rear extension housing provides the interface between the gearbox housing and the transfer box. A splined
extension shaft, secured to the gearbox output shaft by a bolt, transmits the drive from the gearbox to the transfer
box. A seal in the rear of the housing prevents leakage past the extension shaft. A breather pipe, attached to the left
side of the rear extension housing, ventilates the interior of the gearbox and rear extension housings to atmosphere.
The open end of the breather pipe is located in the engine compartment at the right front corner of the engine sump
on gearboxes fitted to early vehicles and is clipped to the top of the gearbox on later vehicles.
Gearbox power flows
The following Figures show the power flow through the gearbox for each forward gear when D is selected, and for
reverse. The key to the Item numbers on the Figures, and in parenthesis in the accompanying text, can be found on
the 'Sectioned view of gearbox' Figure, above.
1st Gear (D selected)
Clutches (4) and (11) are engaged. The front planet gear carrier of gear set (9) locks against the gearbox housing
through freewheel (15) when the engine powers the vehicle, and freewheels when the vehicle is coasting. Gear set
(10) rotates as a solid unit with the front planet gear carrier. In 1st gear hold brake clutch (8) is applied to provide
overrun braking.

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 44-13
Oil cooler
1Inlet connection
2Fixing bracket
3Outlet connection4Fixing bracket
5Temperature sensor
Transmission fluid from the gearbox is circulated through a cooler attached to the front of the radiator. Quick release
connectors on the transmission fluid lines attach to connections on each end tank of the cooler. A temperature sensor
on the RH end tank provides the instrument pack with an input of transmission fluid temperature. If the temperature
exceeds a preset limit, the instrument pack illuminates the transmission temperature warning lamp. The warning lamp
remains illuminated until the temperature of the fluid returns within limits.
EAT ECU
The EAT ECU operates the solenoid valves in the gearbox to provide automatic control of gear shifts and torque
converter lock-up. The EAT ECU is attached to a protective bracket which is secured to the cabin floor below the LH
front seat. A 55 pin connector links the EAT ECU to the vehicle wiring.
Software in the EAT ECU monitors hard wired inputs and exchanges information with the ECM on a Controller Area
Network (CAN) bus to determine gear shift and torque converter lock-up requirements. Resultant control signals are
then output to the gearbox solenoid valves.

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22 - 24
44-14 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
EAT ECU connector
EAT ECU connector pin details
Pin No. Description Inputs/Outputs
1 to 4 Not used -
5 Pressure regulator solenoid valve (MV 4) Output
6 Power earth -
7 Not used -
8 Gear position switch, X contacts Input
9 Gear position switch, Z contacts Input
10 to 12 Not used -
13 Transmission high/low switch Input
14 Gearbox output shaft speed sensor, negative Input
15 Gearbox output shaft speed sensor cable screen -
16 CAN, high Input/Output
17 to 24 Not used -
25 Sport mode warning lamp Output
26 Battery power supply Input
27 Not used -
28 Electronics earth -
29 Not used -
30 Shift control solenoid valve (MV 1) Output
31 Diagnostics, K line Input/Output
32 Converter lock-up solenoid valve (MV 3) Output
33 Shift control solenoid valve (MV 2) Output
34 Not used -
35 Not used -
36 Gear position switch, W contacts Input
37 Gear position switch, Y contacts Input
38 to 41 Not used -
42 Gearbox output shaft speed sensor, positive Input
43 Not used -
44 CAN, low Input/Output
45 Mode switch Input
46 to 50 Not used -
51 Manual mode warning lamp Output
52 Not used -
53 Solenoid valves power supply Output
54 Ignition power supply Input
55 Not used -

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22 - 24
44-16 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Warning lamps
Warning lamps and selector lever position indication
1Transmission temperature warning lamp (red)
2Gear selector lever position indication3Sport mode warning lamp (green)
4Manual mode warning lamp (green)
Illumination for each warning lamp is provided by a non serviceable LED.

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22 - 24
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 44-17
Operation
Refer to illustration.

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When the ignition is switched on, a bulb check is performed on the transmission temperature warning lamp and the
mode warning lamps by the instrument pack and the EAT ECU respectively. The warning lamps are illuminated for
approximately 3 seconds and then extinguished.
The gear position switch outputs are monitored by the BCU and the EAT ECU. The BCU outputs gear position signals
to illuminate the position indicators each side of the gear selector lever and on the odometer LCD in the instrument
pack.
In D, 3, 2, and 1, the EAT ECU outputs control signals to the gearbox to select the required gear.
In D, all forward gears are available for selection by the EAT ECU. In 3, 2 and 1, a corresponding limit is imposed on
the highest gear available for selection. When R is selected, reverse gear only engages if the vehicle is stationary or
moving at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. When R is deselected, reverse gear only disengages if the vehicle is moving at 4
mph (6 km/h) or less.
Selector lever interlock (where fitted)
The interlock solenoid on the selector lever is de-energised unless the foot brake is applied while the ignition is on.
While de-energised, the interlock solenoid allows the selector lever to move through the range unless P is selected.
On entering the P position, the interlock solenoid engages a latch which locks the selector lever. When the ignition is
on and the foot brake is applied, the BCU energises the interlock solenoid, which disengages the latch and allows the
selector lever to be moved out of P.
Economy, sport and manual modes
During the power-up procedure after the ignition is switched on, the EAT ECU defaults to an economy mode. Pressing
the mode switch causes the EAT ECU to change between the economy mode and the sport or the manual mode,
depending on the range selected on the transfer box:
lIf the transfer box is in high range, the EAT ECU changes to the sport mode and illuminates the sport mode
warning lamp in the instrument pack. In the sport mode the gearbox is more responsive to accelerator pedal
movement. Downshifts occur earlier and upshifts occur later.
lIf the transfer box is in low range, the EAT ECU changes to the manual mode and illuminates the manual mode
warning lamp in the instrument pack. Kickdown is disabled and the EAT ECU maintains the gearbox in the gear
selected on the selector lever (D = 4th gear) to give improved off road performance. Downshifts occur only to
prevent the engine stalling. From a standing start, the vehicle pulls away in 1st gear and, if a higher gear is
selected, upshifts almost immediately to the selected gear (shifts of more than one gear can occur).
After a second press of the mode switch the EAT ECU reverts to the economy mode, for the range selected on the
transfer box, and extinguishes the related mode warning lamp in the instrument pack.
Shift control
To provide the different driving characteristics for each mode of operation, the EAT ECU incorporates different shift
maps of throttle position/engine speed. Base shift points are derived from the appropriate shift map. When a shift is
required, the EAT ECU sends a request to the ECM for a reduction in engine torque, in order to produce a smoother
shift. The percentage of torque reduction requested varies according to the operating conditions at the time of the
request. When the EAT ECU receives confirmation of the torque reduction from the ECM, it then signals the shift
solenoid valves in the gearbox to produce the shift. To further improve shift quality, the EAT ECU also signals the
pressure regulating solenoid valve to modulate the hydraulic pressure and so control the rate of engagement and
disengagement of the brake clutches.
With time, the components in a gearbox wear and the duration of the gear shifts tends to increase, which has an
adverse effect on the brake clutches. To counteract this, the EAT ECU applies a pressure adaptation to each shift.
To calculate the adaptations, the EAT ECU monitors the pressure modulation used, and time taken, for each shift. If
a subsequent shift of the same type, in terms of throttle position and engine speed, has a longer duration, the EAT
ECU stores an adaptation for that type of shift in a volatile memory. The adaptation is then included in future pressure
calculations for that type of shift, to restore shift duration to the nominal.

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22 - 24
44-20 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
P1613
(1)* Solenoid valves
power supply relay,
sticking open or short
circuitLimp home mode in low and high ranges. Shift
pressure to maximum, harsh gear shifts/
engagement.On On
P1705
(39)Transmission high/low
range, implausible
inputNo apparent effect On Off
P1810
(12, 13)Sport/Manual warning
lamp circuit faultLamp fails bulb check or is permanently
illuminated. No effect on gearbox operation.On Off
P1841
(16)* CAN bus fault Maintains current gear in low range, limp
home mode in high range. Shift pressure to
maximum, harsh gear shifts/engagement.On On
P1842
(15)* CAN level monitoring Maintains current gear in low range, limp
home mode in range. Shift pressure to
maximum, harsh gear shifts/engagement.On On
P1843
(17)* CAN time-out
monitoringMaintains current gear in low range, limp
home mode in high range. Shift pressure to
maximum, harsh gear shifts/engagement.On On
P1884
(11)* CAN message:
Engine friction invalidNo apparent effect. On Off
P1884
(18)* CAN message:
Throttle position invalidSubstitute throttle angle of 50% adopted. No
kickdown. Operates in economy modes only.On On
P1884
(19)CAN message: Engine
temperature invalidSubstitute engine temperature derived from
other inputs. No apparent effect.On Off
P1884
(20)CAN message: Road
speed invalidNo apparent effect On Off
P1884
(33, 34)* CAN message:
Engine torque invalidSubstitute engine torque of derived from other
inputs. May affect shift quality.On Off
P1884
(35)* CAN message:
Engine speed invalidMaintains current gear in low range, limp
home mode in high range. Shift pressure to
maximum, harsh gear shifts/engagement.On On
P1884
(37)CAN message: Engine
air intake temperature
invalidNo apparent effect. On Off
P1844
(38)Altitude shift control
invalidNo reduced torque compensation, possible
reduction in performance/ driveability at
altitude or high ambient temperatures.On Off
* = Emissions (OBD II) relevant
†On = MIL illuminates immediately (in all other faults, MIL On = illuminates in the 2nd consecutive drive cycle if
fault still present)Fault code,
OBD II
(TestBook)Fault description Effect Warning lamp
illumination
MIL Sport/
Manual

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22 - 24
REPAIRS 44-37
Torque converter and oil seal
$% 44.17.07
Remove
1.Remove automatic gearbox.
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convertor and transfer gearbox - Diesel.
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convertor and transfer gearbox - V8.
2.Remove retaining strap from torque convertor.
3.Fit tool LRT-44-010 to torque converter and
remove torque converter from gearbox.
4.Remove tool LRT-44-010 from converter.
5.Remove oil seal from converter housing. Refit
1.Clean oil seal running surfaces.
2.Lubricate oil seal with transmission fluid.
3.Fit new seal into converter housing using tool
LRT-44-001.
4.Fit tool LRT-44-010 to torque converter.
5.Align oil pump drive and fit torque converter to
gearbox.
6.Remove tool LRT-44-010 from torque
converter.
7.Fit torque converter retaining strap.
8.Fit automatic gearbox.
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ZF4HP22 - 24, REPAIRS, Gearbox -
convertor and transfer gearbox - Diesel.
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ZF4HP22 - 24, REPAIRS, Gearbox -
convertor and transfer gearbox - V8.

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22 - 24
44-42 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Clean intermediate plate and mating faces with
a lint free cloth.
2.Position intermediate plate to converter
housing, fit bolts and tighten evenly to 46 Nm
(34 lbf.ft)
3.Fit new sealing washers to M14 Allen plugs, fit
plugs and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lbf.ft).
4.Fit new sealing washers to M20 plugs, fit plugs
and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lbf.ft).
5.Fit oil cooler adaptors and tighten to 42 Nm (30
lbf.ft)
6.Clean pump housing and mating face on
intermediate plate with lint free cloth.
7.Lubricate new 'O' ring with transmission fluid
and fit to pump housing.
8.Position pump locating dowel into intermediate
plate.
9.Align pump to dowel and position in
intermediate plate.
10.Fit bolts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to
10 Nm (7 lbf.ft)
11.Position LRT-44-003/1 into pump and check
that the pump rotors turn freely.
12.Fit intermediate plate gasket.

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- 24, REPAIRS, Gasket - intermediate plate.
M44 1342
LRT-44-003/1