2011 FORD KUGA clutch

Function of the shift solenoids in the gears
S5
S4
S3
S2
S1
Gear
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Overview of the brakes, clutches and
one-way clutches
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Description
Item
Clutch C2: Connects the input shaft with
the sun gear.
1
Clutch C1: Connects the input shaft with
the rear gear.
2
Brake B3: Locks the annulus of the front
planetary gear.
3
One-way clutch F2: Locks the front
annulus in the counterclockwise direction.
4
Brake B2: Prevents the sun gear on the
input shaft from turning counterclockwise.
5Description
Item
Brake B1: Locks the sun gear on the input
shaft.
6
One-way clutch F1: Prevents the sun gear
on the input shaft turning counterclockwise
when B2 is activated.
7
Park System
8
Clutch C3: Connects the sun gear with the
front planetary gear carrier on the output
shaft.
9
Brake band B4: Blocks the the sun gear
on the output shaft.
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Description
Item
Brake B5: Locks the rear planetary gear
carrier on the output shaft.
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Item
Output shaft – transaxle
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Input shaft – transaxle
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Function of the clutches and brakes in the gears and during gear changes.
F2
F1
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
C3
C2
C1
Gear
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On
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Park
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On
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R
(V<=7)
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On
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R
(V>7)
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On
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N
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1
On-Off
Off-On
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Off
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Off-On
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1<=>2
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2
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2<=>3
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3
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3<=>4
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4
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4<=>5
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V = vehicle speed in km/h
x<=>x = gear change up/down
TCM
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The TCM with integral TR sensor is mounted on
the transaxle casing.
Input and output signals at the TCM
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Transmission Description – System Operation and ComponentDescription
System Operation
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The AW55 5-gear automatic transaxle is a fully
automatic, electronically controlled automatic
transaxle. The fifth gear is an overdrive which
saves fuel.
The maximum input torque is 330 Nm.
Gear changes are controlled by an
electro-hydraulic system.
The gear ratios are achieved by means of a
combined planetary gear set and a Simpson set.
Three multi-plate clutches, four multi-plate brakes
and one band brake as well as two one-way
clutches control the various ratios.
The clutches and brakes are hydraulically operated
by electrically actuated solenoid valves. The valves
are actuated by the TCM depending on the driving
conditions and the driver's requirements.
The TCC is activated in gears 3, 4 and 5. The TCC
is driven in interlock mode and in slip mode. Defined slip achieves a smooth and therefore
comfortable clutch engagement of the TCC.
Control of slip mode depends on the engine speed,
accelerator pedal position and vehicle speed
signals provided by the ECM (engine control
module). This controls the rate of slip by comparing
the engine speed and the turbine shaft speed.
The TSS sensor and the OSS sensor use the Hall
effect principle. The TCM can regulate the slip in
the torque converter by comparing the engine
speed with the transmission speed.
All parameters for actuating the clutches and the
TCC are determined by the TCM as a function of
the operating parameters. The automatic transaxle
features a self-learning strategy.
The fundamental parameters for gear shifting are
the accelerator pedal position and the vehicle
speed.
Gear selection can either be performed
automatically or in select-shift mode. The selected
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Description
Item
The TR sensor
3
The TSS sensor
4
The TFT sensor
5
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OSS (output shaft speed) sensor
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Solenoid valves in valve body
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Clutches and brakes
9
TCC
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The function is divided into an electronic and a
hydraulic control system.
Electronic Control System
Depending on the input signals, the TCM mounted
on the transmission actuates the solenoid valves
in the valve body. The TCM calculates and stores
adaptive data, fault codes and values for diagnosis.
The TR sensor is integrated in the TCM.
Hydraulic Control System
When the engine is running, a fluid pump integrated
in the transaxle housing generates the hydraulic pressure required for controlling the automatic
transaxle.
Through actuation of the solenoid valves, hydraulic
pressure is applied to the clutches and brakes via
hydraulic channels in the valve body and the
transaxle. The control valves regulate the hydraulic
pressure in accordance with the duty cycle of the
electrical PWM signal. The controlled hydraulic
pressure enables smooth shifting or the generation
of a defined slip through actuation of the relevant
clutches and brakes.
Solenoid valves are either in the 'open' or 'closed'
state.Type plate
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The transaxle identification is located on the
rear/top of the transaxle housing in the direction of
travel.
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select-shift switch module transmits a downshift
signal to the TCM.
If you move the gear selector lever backwards (+),
an upshift signal is transmitted to the TCM. In the
instrument cluster, the symbol when the selector
lever is in the 'S' position changes from 'D' to the
current gear, for example 3.
The TCM transmits a signal to the select-shift
switch module to switch on the light emitting diode
for 'S' and to switch off all other light emitting
diodes. The TCM decides whether the shift process
is possible.
If the shift process is permitted, then the various
valves are activated according to the intended
combination for each gear.
In certain situations however, the TCM determines
the gear shifting. The following applies:
• If the vehicle is stationary, only 1st, 2nd and 3rdgears can be selected. 4th gear can be selected
at speeds over 30 km/h and 5th gear at speeds
over 40 km/h.
• The kickdown function is only available in the automatic transmission range 'D'
• Automatic gear changes into the next higher or next lower gear occur at fixed vehicle speeds
and fixed engine speeds
• The permitted engine speed for manual change down agree with that for the kickdown change
up, i.e. an engine speed of approximately 6000
rpm.
• If the temperature inside the transmission rises too high, the TCM takes control of the shift
decisions in order to select a gear in which
activation of torque converter lockup at the
current speed is possible
• Torque converter lockup is possible in 3rd, 4th and 5th gear. (1st and 2nd gears do not have
torque converter lockup)
The signal that specifies the position of the lever
to the select-shift switch module is generated as
follows in the selector lever position 'S': there is a
Hall sensor at the printed circuit board for the
module for each of the three selector lever
positions. A permanent magnet on the cover in the
selector lever affects the output signals to the
control module from the sensors. The control
module recognizes the position of the lever by the
differences in the signal properties.Selector lever from 'N' to 'R' position
The TCM only permits shifting to reverse gear if
the vehicle speed is less than 4.35 mph.
If the vehicle speed is greater than 7 km/h (approx.
4.35 mph), the clutch (C2) and the multi-plate brake
(B3) are not activated and the gearshift is thus
prevented.
Self-test and Diagnosis
The TCM monitors all the transaxle sensors and
electronic components including the PCM. If a fault
occurs, the driver is informed via a warning
indicator and a text message in the instrument
cluster. Faults are stored as DTCs in the fault
memory of the TCM and can be read out and
cleared using the IDS.
Temperature controlled torque converter
lockup
If heavy load and high ambient temperatures cause
an abnormal rise in the transmission temperature,
torque converter lockup is activated as often as
possible (temperature controlled lockup).
This reduces the slip and the heat developed in
the transmission. When the temperature drops
below +20 °C, torque converter lockup is not used.
Slip locking
When changing gear this function makes it possible
for the gears to engage more smoothly with
reduced vibration and less noise. In this mode, the
torque converter clutch is activated but not fully
locked.
The following conditions must be met for the
function to activate:
• Gear selector lever in position D or S.
• Gear 3, 4 or 5.
• The transmission input speed is 1100 rpm or more and the throttle plate opening 20 - 35%.
• The transmission fluid temperature is 40 - 120 °C.
Hill climbing
The TCM can change the shift pattern slightly when
driving uphill to avoid changing gear too often.
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The TCM detects uphill driving by comparing the
engine load transmitted by the PCM with the engine
speed. If the engine load increases and the engine
speed falls, then the TCM causes the transaxle to
shift to a lower transmission range in order to
increase the traction force.
Downhill driving
The TCM detects downhill driving by comparing
the engine load and engine speed values
transmitted by the PCM with the OSS sensor
signal. In order to prevent overloading of the
vehicle brakes, the TCM causes the transaxle to
shift to a lower transmission range.
Hill-hold function
If the vehicle is stopped on an uphill incline, the
TCM detects this through the faster drop in engine
speed compared with the drop in engine speed
when stopping on the flat. In this situation, the
hydraulics are actuated by the TCM in such a way
that the vehicle is prevented from rolling back. This
function is not used on steep inclines.
If the vehicle is parked on an uphill incline (ignition
switched off), the hill-hold function is not active
when pulling away.
Altitude correction
Lower air density results in reduced engine
performance. In order to compensate for this
operating situation, the TCM changes the shift
points.
Selector lever lock
To prevent the selector lever being accidentally
moved from the P or N position, the vehicle also
has an electrically operated selector lever lock.
This blocks the locking pin in the locking segment
and thus locks the selector lever in the P or N
position.
Shifting from P into another transmission
range
To be able to move the selector lever from P into
another transmission range, the ignition must be
switched on and the brake pedal must be
depressed (stop light switch on). The TCM detects
the position of the brake pedal via the CAN data
bus and the engaged transmission range from the
TR sensor.
The signal is then transferred from the TCM to the
select-shift switch module in order to activate the
solenoid valve in the selector mechanism
assembly.
In position P, the solenoid valve is activated and
the locking pin is pulled in so that the lock button
on the selector lever can be pressed as usual to
engage another transmission range.
In the selector mechanism assembly there is a Hall
sensor which is affected by a permanent magnet
on the gate of the selector mechanism assembly.
If the selector lever is moved from the P position,
both the Hall sensor and the selector lever lock
solenoid are simultaneously deactivated, to prevent
the selector from being kept in the N position.
If the ignition is set to "I" or "0" the solenoid valve
is deactivated. When the selector lever is in the P
position, it is mechanically locked because it has
no voltage.
Shifting from N into another transmission
range
The conditions are the same as for shifting from P
into another transmission range.
However, the lock button on the selector lever must
be pressed to be able to select R or P.
Power flow through the transmission
Clutches and brakes
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5th gear and reverse gear clutch (C2)
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1st - 5th gear clutch (C1)
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Reverse gear brake (B3)
3
1st gear one-way clutch (F2)
4
2nd - 5th gear brake (B2)
5
2nd - 4th gear brake (B1)
6
2nd - 4th gear one-way clutch (F1)
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Parking lock
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4th and 5th gear clutch (C3)
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3rd gear brake (B4) (band brake)
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1st and 2nd gear and reverse gear brake
(B5)
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Output shaft – transaxle
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Input shaft – transaxle
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The transaxle features three clutches, five brakes,
and two one-way clutches.
The clutches are designed as multi-plate clutches.
There are four multi-plate brakes (B1, B2, B3, B5)
and one band brake (B4).
Tasks of clutches and brakes
• 1st-5th gear clutch (C1) : Connects the input
side with the ring gear.
• 5th gear and reverse clutch (C2) : Connects
the input side with the sun gear.
• 4th and 5th gear clutch (C3) : Connects the
sun gear with the front planetary gear carriers
on the output side. •
2nd-4th gear brake (B1) : Locks the sun gear
on the input side.
• 2nd-5th gear brake (B2) : Locks the rotational
movement of the sun gear on the input side in
a counterclockwise direction.
• Reverse gear brake (B3) and 1st gear brake
in select-shift mode : Locks the ring gear on
the input side.
• 3rd gear brake (B4) (band brake) : Locks the
two sun gears on the output side.
• 1st and 2nd gear and reverse gear brake
(B5) : Locks the rear planetary gear carriers on
the output side.
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•2nd-4th one-way clutch (F1) : Locks the
rotational movement of the sun gear on the input
side in a counterclockwise direction, if 2nd-5th
gear brake (B2) is applied. •
1st gear one-way clutch (F2) : Locks the
rotational movement of the ring gear on the input
side in a counterclockwise direction.
Function of the clutches and brakes in the gears and when shifting gears in automatic mode and
select-shift mode (manual shifting)
F2
F1
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
C3
C2
C1
Gear
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0
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Park
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–0–––0–R
(V<=7)
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(V>7)
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0
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0–
0
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–*
––––01
0/–
–/0
0
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–0
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–0
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–00––02<=>3
–0
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–0
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–00
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–03<=>4
–0
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––0–0005
• V= Road speed in km/h
• 0= Actuated
• –= Not actuated
• x<=>x = Gear change "up/down"
• *= Actuated in select-shift mode
Position P (park)
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