2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 lock

CHECK BALL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 Allows either the manual valve to put line pressure on the 1-2 governor plugor
the KD Valve to put WOT line pressure on the 1-2 governor plug.
3 Allows either the Reverse circuit or the 3rd gear circuit to pressurize thefront
clutch.
4 Allows either the Manual Low circuit from the Manual Valve or the Reverse
from the Manual Valve circuit to pressurize the rear servo.
5 Directs line pressure to the spring end of the 2-3 shift valve in either Manual
Low or Manual 2nd, forcing the downshift to 2nd gear regardless of governor
pressure.
6 Provides a by-pass around the front servo orifice so that the servo can release
quickly.
7 Provides a by-pass around the rear clutch orifice so that the clutch can release
quickly.
8 Directs reverse line pressure through an orifice to the throttle valve eliminating
the extra leakage and insuring that Reverse line pressure pressure will be
sufficient.
9 Provides a by-pass around the rear servo orifice so that the servo can release
quickly.
10 AllowsthelockupclutchtousedatWOTin3rdgearbyputtinglinepressure
from the 3-4 Timing Valve on the interlock area of the 2-3 shift valve, thereby
preventing a 3rd gear Lock-up to 2nd gear kickdown.

The regulated line pressure in REVERSEis held at much higher pressures than in the other gear positions: 145-280
psi. The higher pressure for REVERSE isachieved by the manual valve blocking the supply of line pressure to the
reaction area left of land #4. With this pressure blocked, there is less area for pressure to act on to balance the
force of the spring on the right. This allows line pressure to push the valvetrain to the right, reducing the amount
of fluid returned to the pump’s inlet, increasing line pressure.
KICKDOWN VALVE
When the throttle valve is as far over to the left as it can go, the maximum line pressure possible will enter the
throttle pressure circuit. In this case, throttle pressure will equal line pressure. With the kickdown valve pushed into
the bore as far as it will go, fluid initially flows through the annular groove of the 2-3 shift valve (which will be in the
direct drive position to the right).
After passing the annular groove, the fluid is routed to the spring end of the 2-3 shift valve. Fluid pressure reacting
on the area of land #1 overcomes governor pressure, downshifting the 2-3 shift valve into the kickdown, or second
gear stage of operation. The valve is held in the kickdown position by throttle pressure routed from a seated check
ball (#2). Again, if vehicle speed is low enough, throttle pressure will also push the 1-2 shift valve left to seat its
governor plug, and downshift to drive breakaway.
Kickdown Valve - Wide Open Throttle

1-2 SHIFT VALVE
The 1-2 shift valve assembly , or mechanism, consists of: the 1-2 shift valve, governor plug, and a spring on the
end of the valve. After the manual valve has been placed into a forward gear range, line pressure is directed to the
1-2 shift valve. As the throttle is depressed, throttle pressure is applied to the right side of the 1-2 shift valve assem-
bly. With throttle pressure applied to the right side of the valve, there isnow both spring pressure and throttle pres-
sure acting on the valve, holding it against the governor plug. As the vehicle begins to move and build speed,
governor pressure is created and is applied to the left of the valve at the governor plug.
When governor pressure builds to a point where it can overcome the combinedforce of the spring and throttle
pressureontheothersideofthevalve,thevalvewillbegintomoveovertothe right. As the valve moves to the
right, the middle land of the valve will close off the circuit supplying thethrottle pressure to the right side of the
valve. When the throttle pressure is closed off, the valve will move even farther to the right, allowing line pressure
to enter another circuit and energize the front servo, applying the front band.
The governor plug serves a dual purpose:
It allows the shift valves to move either left or right, allowing both upshifts and downshifts.
When in a manual selection position, it will be hydraulically “blocked” into position so no upshift can occur.
The physical blocking of the upshift while in the manual “1” position is accomplished by the directing of line pressure
between both lands of the governor plug. The line pressure reacts against the larger land of the plug, pushing the
plug back against the end plate overcoming governor pressure. With the combination of the line pressure and spring
pressure, the valve cannot move, preventing any upshift.
1-2 Shift Valve - Before Shift
1-2ShiftValve-AfterShift

2-3 shift valve is larger in diameter than the 1-2 shift valve, the 2-3 shiftwill always happen at a greater speed than
the 1-2 shift. When this happens, the governor plug is forced against the shift valve moving it to the right. The shift
valve causes land #4 to close the passage supplying throttle pressure to the 2-3 shift valve. Without throttle pres-
sure present in the circuit now, the governor plug will push the valve over far enough to bottom the valve in its bore.
This allows land #2 to direct line pressure to the front clutch.
After the shift , line pressure is directed to the release side of the kickdown servo. This releases the front band and
applies the front clutch, shifting into third gear or direct drive. The rear clutch remains applied, as it has been in the
other gears. During a manual “1” or manual “2” gear selection, line pressure is sent between the two lands of the
2-3 governor plug. This line pressure at the governor plug locks the shift valve into the second gear position, pre-
venting an upshift into direct drive. The theory for the blocking of the valve is the same as that of the 1-2 shift valve.
If the manual “2” or manual “1” gear position is selected from the drive position, the PCM will control the timing of
the downshift by targeting for a high governor pressure. When a safe vehicle speed is reached, the PCM will switch
to its normal control governor curve and the downshift will occur.
3-4 SHIFT VALVE
The PCM energizes the overdrive 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.
3-4ShiftValveBeforeShift

SWITCH VALVE
When the transmission is in Drive Second before the TCC application occurs, the pressure regulator valve is sup-
plying torque converter pressure to the switch valve. The switch valve directs this pressure through the transmission
input shaft, into the converter, through the converter, back out between the input shaft and the reaction shaft, and
back up to the switch valve. From the switch valve, the fluid pressure is directed to the transmission cooler, and
lubrication pressure returns from the cooler to lubricate different portions of the transmission.
Switch Valve - Torque Converter Unlocked

MANUAL VALVE
The manual valve is a relay valve. The purpose of the manual valve is to direct fluid to the correct circuit needed
for a specific gear or driving range. The manual valve, as the name implies,is manually operated by the driver with
a lever located on the side of the valve body. The valve is connected mechanically by either a cable or linkage to
the gearshift mechanism. The valve is held in each of its positions by a spring-loaded roller or ball that engages the
“roostercomb” of the manual valve lever.
Switch Valve - Torque Converter Locked

Once the TCC control valve has moved to the right, line pressure is directedto the tip of the switch valve, forcing
the valve to the right. The switch valve now vents oil from the front of the piston in the torque converter, and sup-
plies line pressure to the (rear) apply side of the torque converter piston. This pressure differential causes the piston
to apply against the friction material, cutting off any further flow of line pressure oil. After the switch valve is shuttled
right allowing line pressure to engage the TCC, torque converter pressureis directed past the switch valve into the
transmission cooler and lubrication circuits.
CONVERTER CLUTCH LOCK-UP VALVE
The torque converter clutch (TCC) lock-up valve controls the back (ON) side of the torque converter clutch. When
the PCM energizes the TCC solenoid to engage the converter clutch piston, pressure is applied to the TCC lock-up
valve which moves to the right and applies pressure to the torque converterclutch.
CONVERTER CLUTCH LOCK-UP TIMING VALVE
The torque converter clutch (TCC) lock-up timing valve is there to block any 4-3 downshift until the TCC is com-
pletely unlocked and the clutch is disengaged.
SHUTTLE VALVE
The assembly is contained in a bore in the valve body above the shift valves.When the manual valve is positioned
in the Drive range, throttle pressure acts on the throttle plug of the shuttle valve to move it against a spring, increas-
ing the spring force on the shuttle valve. During a part or full throttle 1-2upshift, the throttle plug is bottomed by
throttle pressure, holding the shuttle valve to the right against governor pressure, and opening a by–pass circuit.
The shuttle valve controls the quality of the kickdown shift by restricting the rate of fluid discharge from the front
clutch and servo release circuits. During a 3-2 kickdown, fluid discharges through the shuttle by-pass circuit. When
the shuttle valve closes the by-pass circuit, fluid discharge is restricted and controlled for the application of the front
band. During a 2-3 “lift foot” upshift, the shuttle valve by-passes the restriction to allow full fluid flow through the
by-pass groove for a faster release of the band.
Manual Valve

BOOST VALVE
The boost valve provides increased fluid apply pres-
sure to the overdrive clutch during 3-4 upshifts, and
when accelerating in fourth gear.
Theboostvalvealsoservestoincreaselinepressure
during torque converter lock-up.
REMOVAL
The valve body can be removed for service without having to remove the transmission assembly.
The valve body can be disassembled for cleaning and inspection of the individual components.
The only replaceable valve body components are:
Manual lever.
Manual lever washer, seal, E-clip, and shaft seal.
Boost Valve Before Lock-up
Boost Valve After Lock-up