POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE C3 (GAS) - GRAY 32 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 C13 18DB/OR A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY CONTROL
2- -
3 K51 18DB/YL AUTO SHUT DOWN RELAY CONTROL
4 V36 18TN/RD SPEED CONTROL VACUUM SOLENOID CONTROL
5 V35 18LG/RD SPEED CONTROL VENT SOLENOID CONTROL
6- -
7 K42 18DB/LG (4.7L HIGH OUTPUT) KNOCK SENSOR NO. 1 SIGNAL
8 K99 18BR/OR OXYGEN SENSOR 1/1 HEATER CONTROL
9 K512 18RD/YL (EXCEPT 4.0L
BUILT-UP-EXPORT)OXYGEN SENSOR DOWNSTREAM RELAY CONTROL
10 K106 18WT/DG (EXCEPT
BUILT-UP-EXPORT)LEAK DETECTION PUMP SOLENOID CONTROL
11 V32 18OR/DG SPEED CONTROL SUPPLY
12 F42 18DG/LG FUSED AUTO SHUT DOWN RELAY OUTPUT
13 T10 18YL/DG (4.7L RHD) TORQUE MANAGEMENT REQUEST SENSE
13 T6 18OR/WT (4.0L LHD) OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH SENSE
13 T10 18DG/LG (4.7L LHD) TORQUE MANAGEMENT REQUEST SENSE
13 T6 18OR/BK (4.0L RHD) OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH SENSE
14 K107 18OR/PK (EXCEPT
BUILT-UP-EXPORT)LEAK DETECTION PUMP SWITCH SENSE
15 K25 18VT/LG BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
16 K299 18BR/WT OXYGEN SENSOR 1/2 HEATER CONTROL
17 - -
18 K142 18GY/BK (4.7L HIGH OUTPUT) KNOCK SENSOR NO. 2 SIGNAL
19 K31 18BR FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTROL
20 K52 18PK/BK DUTY CYCLE EVAP/PURGE SOLENOID CONTROL
21 - -
22 - -
23 - -
24 K29 18WT/PK SECONDARY BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL
25 K125 18WT/DB GENERATOR SOURCE
26 K226 18LB/YL FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL
27 D21 18PK SCI TRANSMIT
28 - -
29 D32 18LG (LHD) SCI RECEIVE
29 D32 18LG/DG (RHD) SCI RECEIVE
30 D25 18VT/YL PCI BUS
31 - -
32 V37 18RD/LG SPEED CONTROL SWITCH SIGNAL
RADIATOR FAN MOTOR - BLACK 2 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 C23 12DG RADIATOR FAN RELAY OUTPUT
2 Z4 12BK/PK GROUND
8W - 80 - 110 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTWJ
SHIFTER ASSEMBLY (GAS) - WHITE 6 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 E2 20OR PANEL LAMPS DRIVER
2 Z234 18BK GROUND
3 T6 18OR/WT OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH SENSE
4 Z300 18BK GROUND
5 F12 20DB/WT FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
6 K29 18WT/PK SECONDARY BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL
SHIFTER ASSEMBLY C1 (DIESEL) - BLACK 12 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 F991 20OR/DB FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
2 F991 20OR/DB FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
3 F991 20OR/DB FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
4 T2 20TN/BK BACK-UP LAMP RELAY CONTROL
5 D25 20OR PCI BUS
6 W0 20DB/WT SHIFTER C1 SENSE
7 W1 20VT/WT SHIFTER C2 SENSE
8 W2 20VT SHIFTER C3 SENSE
9 W3 20BK SHIFTER C4 SENSE
10 W4 20PK/OR SHIFTER C5 SENSE
11 Z234 20WT GROUND
12 Z234 20WT GROUND
SHIFTER ASSEMBLY C2 (DIESEL)-6WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1- -
2- -
3 F12 20DB/WT FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
4 K2 20WT/PK SECONDARY BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL
5 F991 20OR/DB FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
6 Y1 20DB/PK PARK LOCKOUT SOLENOID CONTROL
SIREN (BUILT-UP-EXPORT)-3WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 Z141 18BK GROUND
2 X75 18GY/LB (DIESEL) SIREN SIGNAL CONTROL
2 X75 18GY/LG (GAS) SIREN SIGNAL CONTROL
3 M1 18PK FUSED B(+)
SPEED CONTROL SWITCH NO. 1 - BLACK 4 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1- -
2 K4 20BK/LB SENSOR GROUND
3 V37 20RD/LG SPEED CONTROL SWITCH SIGNAL
4- -
8W - 80 - 120 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTWJ
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (4.7L) - BLACK 60 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 T1 18LG/BK TRS T1 SENSE
2 T2 18TN/BK TRS T2 SENSE
3 T3 18VT TRS T3 SENSE
4- -
5- -
6 K24 18GY/BK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
7 D21 18PK SCI TRANSMIT
8 F45 18YL/RD FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (START)
9 T9 18OR/BK OVERDRIVE PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
10 T10 18YL/DG TORQUE MANAGEMENT REQUEST SENSE
11 F991 18OR/DB FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
12 K22 18OR/RD THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
13 T13 18DB/BK SPEED SENSOR GROUND
14 T14 18LG/WT OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
15 K30 18PK/YL TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY CONTROL
16 T16 14RD TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY OUTPUT
17 T16 14RD TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY OUTPUT
18 T118 18YL/DB PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID CONTROL
19 T119 18WT/DB 2C SOLENOID CONTROL
20 T120 18LG LR SOLENOID CONTROL
21 - -
22 - -
23 - -
24 - -
25 - -
26 - -
27 - -
28 - -
29 T29 18GY UNDERDRIVE PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
30 T130 14VT/TN LINE PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL
31 - -
32 - -
33 - -
34 - -
35 - -
36 T16 14RD TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY OUTPUT
37 Z113 14BK/WT GROUND
38 T138 14GY/LB 5 VOLT SUPPLY
39 Z112 14BK/YL GROUND
40 T140 18VT/LG MS SOLENOID CONTROL
41 T41 18WT TRS T41 SENSE
42 T42 18VT/WT TRS T42 SENSE
43 D25 18YL/VT PCI BUS
44 - -
45 - -
46 D20 18LG SCI RECEIVE
47 T147 18LB 2C PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
48 T48 18DB 4C PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
49 T6 18VT/WT OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH SENSE
50 T150 18BR/LB LR PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
51 K4 18BK/LB SENSOR GROUND
52 T52 18RD/BK INPUT SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
53 Z114 14BK/LG GROUND
54 T54 18VT TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
55 T59 18PK UNDERDRIVE SOLENOID CONTROL
56 A30 14RD/WT FUSED B(+)
57 Z12 14BK/TN GROUND
58 - -
59 T159 18DG/WT 4C SOLENOID CONTROL
60 T60 18BR OVERDRIVE SOLENOID CONTROL
8W - 80 - 124 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTWJ
TRANSMISSION SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (DIESEL) - BLACK 13 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 T14 18LG/WT N3 INPUT SPED SENSOR
2 T591 18YL/DB MODULATION PRESSURE SOLENOID CONTROL
3 T52 18RD/BK N2 INPUT SPEED SENSOR
4 T54 18VT TEMP SENSOR - P/N SWITCH
5- -
6 T16 18RD SOLENOID SUPPLY VOLTAGE
7 T39 18GY/LB SENSOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE
8 T119 18WT/DB 2-3 SOLENOID CONTROL
9 T159 18DG/WT 3-4 SOLENOID CONTROL
10 T118 18YL/DB SHIFT PRESSURE SOLENOID CONTROL
11 T120 18LG TCC SOLENOID CONTROL
12 T13 18DB/BK SENSOR GROUND
13 T60 18BR 1-2/4-5 SOLENOID CONTROL
TRANSMISSION SOLENOID/TRS ASSEMBLY (4.7L) - GRAY 23 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 F22 18WT/PK FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN)
2 T120 18LG LR SOLENOID CONTROL
3 T41 18BK/WT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH SENSE (T41)
4 T141 18WT TRS T41 SENSE
5 T42 18VT/WT TRS T42 SENSE
6 L1 18VT/BK BACK-UP LAMP FEED
7 T60 18BR OVERDRIVE SOLENOID CONTROL
8 T3 18VT TRS T3 SENSE
9 T1 18LG/BK TRS T1 SENSE
10 T16 14RD TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY OUTPUT
11 T48 18DB 4C PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
12 T118 18YL/DB PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID CONTROL
13 T2 18TN/BK TRS T2 SENSE
14 T150 18BR/LB LR PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
15 T147 18LB 2C PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
16 T9 18OR/BK OVERDRIVE PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
17 T59 18PK UNDERDRIVE SOLENOID CONTROL
18 T29 18GY UNDERDRIVE PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
19 T159 18DG/WT 4C SOLENOID CONTROL
20 T119 18WT/DB 2C SOLENOID CONTROL
21 T140 18VT/LG MS SOLENOID CONTROL
22 T13 18DB/BK SPEED SENSOR GROUND
23 T54 18VT TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
UNDERHOOD LAMP - BLACK 2 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 Z141 20BK GROUND
2 M1 20PK/RD FUSED B(+)
8W - 80 - 126 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTWJ
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID AND
FILTER REPLACEMENT................71
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TRANSMISSION
FILL................................72
FRONT CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION.........................73
OPERATION...........................74
DISASSEMBLY.........................74
INSPECTION..........................74
ASSEMBLY............................74
FRONT SERVO
DESCRIPTION.........................77
OPERATION...........................77
DISASSEMBLY.........................77
CLEANING............................77
INSPECTION..........................77
ASSEMBLY............................77
GEARSHIFT CABLE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - GEARSHIFT
CABLE..............................78
REMOVAL.............................78
INSTALLATION.........................79
ADJUSTMENTS - GEARSHIFT CABLE.......79
OIL PUMP
DESCRIPTION.........................80
OPERATION...........................80
STANDARD PROCEDURE - OIL PUMP
VOLUME CHECK......................81
DISASSEMBLY.........................81
CLEANING............................83
INSPECTION..........................83
ASSEMBLY............................83
OUTPUT SHAFT FRONT BEARING
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
OUTPUT SHAFT REAR BEARING
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
OVERDRIVE CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION.........................86
OPERATION...........................86
OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................86
OPERATION...........................86
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - OVERDRIVE
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS...............87
OVERDRIVE UNIT
REMOVAL.............................87
DISASSEMBLY.........................88
CLEANING............................95
INSPECTION..........................95
ASSEMBLY............................95
INSTALLATION........................104
OVERRUNNING CLUTCH CAM/OVERDRIVE
PISTON RETAINER
DESCRIPTION........................105
OPERATION..........................105DISASSEMBLY........................106
CLEANING...........................106
INSPECTION.........................106
ASSEMBLY...........................106
PARK LOCK CABLE
REMOVAL............................108
INSTALLATION........................108
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PARK/NEUTRAL
POSITION SWITCH...................109
REMOVAL............................109
INSTALLATION........................109
PISTONS
DESCRIPTION........................110
OPERATION..........................110
PLANETARY GEARTRAIN/OUTPUT SHAFT
DESCRIPTION........................112
OPERATION..........................112
DISASSEMBLY........................112
INSPECTION..........................113
ASSEMBLY...........................113
REAR CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION........................118
OPERATION..........................118
DISASSEMBLY........................119
CLEANING...........................119
INSPECTION.........................120
ASSEMBLY...........................120
REAR SERVO
DESCRIPTION........................122
OPERATION..........................122
DISASSEMBLY........................122
CLEANING...........................122
ASSEMBLY...........................123
SHIFT MECHANISM
DESCRIPTION........................123
OPERATION..........................123
REMOVAL............................123
INSTALLATION........................125
SOLENOID
DESCRIPTION........................125
OPERATION..........................126
SPEED SENSOR
DESCRIPTION........................126
OPERATION..........................126
THROTTLE VALVE CABLE
DESCRIPTION........................126
ADJUSTMENTS - TRANSMISSION THROTTLE
VALVE CABLE.......................126
TORQUE CONVERTER
DESCRIPTION........................128
OPERATION..........................132
REMOVAL............................133
INSTALLATION........................133
TORQUE CONVERTER DRAINBACK VALVE
DESCRIPTION........................134
OPERATION..........................134
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STANDARD PROCEDURE - TORQUE
CONVERTER DRAINBACK VALVE........134
TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION........................134
OPERATION..........................134
VALVE BODY
DESCRIPTION........................135
OPERATION..........................139REMOVAL............................154
DISASSEMBLY........................155
CLEANING...........................165
INSPECTION.........................166
ASSEMBLY...........................167
INSTALLATION........................175
ADJUSTMENTS - VALVE BODY...........175
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -
42RE
DESCRIPTION
The 42RE is a four speed fully automatic transmis-
sion (Fig. 1) with an electronic governor. The 42RE is
equipped with a lock-up clutch in the torque con-
verter. First through third gear ranges are provided
by the clutches, bands, overrunning clutch, and plan-
etary gear sets in the transmission. Fourth gear
range is provided by the overdrive unit that contains
an overdrive clutch, direct clutch, planetary gear set,
and overrunning clutch.The transmission contains a front, rear, and direct
clutch which function as the input driving compo-
nents. It also contains the kickdown (front) and the
low/reverse (rear) bands which, along with the over-
running clutch and overdrive clutch, serve as the
holding components. The driving and holding compo-
nents combine to select the necessary planetary gear
components, in the front, rear, or overdrive planetary
gear set, transfer the engine power from the input
shaft through to the output shaft.
The valve body is mounted to the lower side of the
transmission and contains the valves to control pres-
sure regulation, fluid flow control, and clutch/band
application. The oil pump is mounted at the front of
the transmission and is driven by the torque con-
verter hub. The pump supplies the oil pressure nec-
essary for clutch/band actuation and transmission
lubrication.
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IDENTIFICATION
Transmission identification numbers are stamped
on the left side of the case just above the oil pan gas-
ket surface (Fig. 2). Refer to this information when
ordering replacement parts.
GEAR RATIOS The 42RE gear ratios are:
1st.................................2.74:1
2nd................................1.54:1
3rd.................................1.00:1
4th.................................0.69:1
Rev.................................2.21:1
OPERATION
The application of each driving or holding compo-
nent is controlled by the valve body based upon the
manual lever position, throttle pressure, and gover-
nor pressure. The governor pressure is a variable
pressure input to the valve body and is one of the
signals that a shift is necessary. First through fourth
gear are obtained by selectively applying and releas-
ing the different clutches and bands. Engine power is
thereby routed to the various planetary gear assem-
blies which combine with the overrunning clutch
assemblies to generate the different gear ratios. The
torque converter clutch is hydraulically applied and
is released when fluid is vented from the hydraulic
circuit by the torque converter control (TCC) solenoid
on the valve body. The torque converter clutch is con-
trolled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The
torque converter clutch engages in fourth gear, and
in third gear under various conditions, such as when
the O/D switch is OFF, when the vehicle is cruising
on a level surface after the vehicle has warmed up.
The torque converter clutch will disengage momen-
tarily when an increase in engine load is sensed by
the PCM, such as when the vehicle begins to go
uphill or the throttle pressure is increased. The
torque converter clutch feature increases fuel econ-
omy and reduces the transmission fluid temperature.
Since the overdrive clutch is applied in fourth gear
only and the direct clutch is applied in all ranges
except fourth gear, the transmission operation for
park, neutral, and first through third gear will be
described first. Once these powerflows are described,
the third to fourth shift sequence will be described.
1 - CONVERTER CLUTCH 15 - HOUSING
2 - TORQUE CONVERTER 16 - REAR BEARING
3 - OIL PUMP AND REACTION SHAFT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 17 - OUTPUT SHAFT
4 - FRONT BAND 18 - SEAL
5 - FRONT CLUTCH 19 - OVERDRIVE OVERRUNNING CLUTCH
6 - DRIVING SHELL 20 - OVERDRIVE PLANETARY GEAR
7 - REAR BAND 21 - DIRECT CLUTCH SPRING
8 - TRANSMISSION OVERRUNNING CLUTCH 22 - OVERDRIVE CLUTCH PISTON
9 - OVERDRIVE UNIT 23 - VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
10 - PISTON RETAINER 24 - FILTER
11 - OVERDRIVE CLUTCH 25 - FRONT PLANETARY GEAR
12 - DIRECT CLUTCH 26 - REAR CLUTCH
13 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 27 - TRANSMISSION
14 - FRONT BEARING 28 - REAR PLANETARY GEAR
Fig. 2 Transmission Part And Serial Number
Location
1 - PART NUMBER
2 - BUILD DATE
3 - SERIAL NUMBER
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 42RE (Continued)
FOURTH GEAR POWERFLOW
Fourth gear overdrive range is electronically con-
trolled and hydraulically activated. Various sensor
inputs are supplied to the powertrain control module
to operate the overdrive solenoid on the valve body.
The solenoid contains a check ball that opens and
closes a vent port in the 3-4 shift valve feed passage.
The overdrive solenoid (and check ball) are not ener-
gized in first, second, third, or reverse gear. The vent
port remains open, diverting line pressure from the
2-3 shift valve away from the 3-4 shift valve. The
overdrive control switch must be in the ON position
to transmit overdrive status to the PCM. A 3-4
upshift occurs only when the overdrive solenoid is
energized by the PCM. The PCM energizes the over-
drive solenoid during the 3-4 upshift. This causes the
solenoid check ball to close the vent port allowing
line pressure from the 2-3 shift valve to act directly
on the 3-4 upshift valve. Line pressure on the 3-4
shift valve overcomes valve spring pressure moving
the valve to the upshift position. This action exposes
the feed passages to the 3-4 timing valve, 3-4 quick
fill valve, 3-4 accumulator, and ultimately to the
overdrive piston. Line pressure through the timing
valve moves the overdrive piston into contact with
the overdrive clutch. The direct clutch is disengaged
before the overdrive clutch is engaged. The boost
valve provides increased fluid apply pressure to the
overdrive clutch during 3-4 upshifts, and when accel-
erating in fourth gear. The 3-4 accumulator cushions
overdrive clutch engagement to smooth 3-4 upshifts.
The accumulator is charged at the same time as
apply pressure acts against the overdrive piston.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Automatic transmission problems can be a result of
poor engine performance, incorrect fluid level, incor-
rect linkage or cable adjustment, band or hydraulic
control pressure adjustments, hydraulic system mal-
functions or electrical/mechanical component mal-
functions. Begin diagnosis by checking the easily
accessible items such as: fluid level and condition,
linkage adjustments and electrical connections. A
road test will determine if further diagnosis is neces-
sary.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PRELIMINARY
Two basic procedures are required. One procedure
for vehicles that are drivable and an alternate proce-
dure for disabled vehicles (will not back up or move
forward).
VEHICLE IS DRIVEABLE
(1) Check for transmission fault codes using DRBt
scan tool.
(2) Check fluid level and condition.
(3) Adjust throttle and gearshift linkage if com-
plaint was based on delayed, erratic, or harsh shifts.
(4) Road test and note how transmission upshifts,
downshifts, and engages.
(5) Perform hydraulic pressure test if shift prob-
lems were noted during road test.
(6) Perform air-pressure test to check clutch-band
operation.
VEHICLE IS DISABLED
(1) Check fluid level and condition.
(2) Check for broken or disconnected gearshift or
throttle linkage.
(3) Check for cracked, leaking cooler lines, or loose
or missing pressure-port plugs.
(4) Raise and support vehicle on safety stands,
start engine, shift transmission into gear, and note
following:
(a) If propeller shaft turns but wheels do not,
problem is with differential or axle shafts.
(b) If propeller shaft does not turn and transmis-
sion is noisy, stop engine. Remove oil pan, and
check for debris. If pan is clear, remove transmis-
sion and check for damaged drive plate, converter,
oil pump, or input shaft.
(c) If propeller shaft does not turn and transmis-
sion is not noisy, perform hydraulic-pressure test to
determine if problem is hydraulic or mechanical.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ROAD TESTING
Before road testing, be sure the fluid level and con-
trol cable adjustments have been checked and
adjusted if necessary. Verify that diagnostic trouble
codes have been resolved.
Observe engine performance during the road test.
A poorly tuned engine will not allow accurate analy-
sis of transmission operation.
Operate the transmission in all gear ranges. Check
for shift variations and engine flare which indicates
slippage. Note if shifts are harsh, spongy, delayed,
early, or if part throttle downshifts are sensitive.
Slippage indicated by engine flare, usually means
clutch, band or overrunning clutch problems. If the
condition is advanced, an overhaul will be necessary
to restore normal operation.
A slipping clutch or band can often be determined
by comparing which internal units are applied in the
various gear ranges. The Clutch and Band Applica-
tion chart provides a basis for analyzing road test
results.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 42RE (Continued)