CONTROL VALVETM-191
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12. Install the snap ring (1) to the CVT unit harness connector (A).
13. Connect the CVT unit harness connector.
14. Install fender protector side cover (LH). Refer to XX-XX, "*****"
.
15. Install the magnet while aligning it with the convex side of oil pan. CAUTION:
Completely clean the iron powder from the magnet area of oil pan and the magnet.
16. Install the oil pan to the transaxle case with the following procedure. 1. Install the oil pan gasket to the oil pan. CAUTION:
• Completely wipe out an y moisture, oil, and old gasket fr om the oil pan gasket surface and
bolt hole of oil pan and transaxle case.
• Do not reuse oil pan gasket.
2. Install the oil pan assembly to the transaxle case, and then temporarily tighten the oil pan bolt.
3. Tighten the oil pan bolts in the order shown to the specified
torque.
4. Tighten the oil pan bolts again clockwise from (1) shown to the specified torque.
17. Install drain plug gasket to drain plug. CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
18. Install drain plug to oil pan.
19. Connect battery negative terminal. Refer to XX-XX, "*****"
.
20. Fill with CVT fluid to transaxle assembly. Refer to XX-XX, "*****"
.
InspectionINFOID:0000000009464132
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check oil pan for foreign material.
• If a large amount of worn material is found, clutch plate may be worn.
• If iron powder is found, bearings, gears, or clutch plates may be worn.
• If aluminum powder is found, bushing may be worn, or ch ips or burrs of aluminum casting parts may enter.
Check points where wear is found in all cases.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check the CVT fluid level and leakage. Refer to TM-178, "Inspection".
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COMPONENT PARTSTM-219
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*: These components are included in control valve assembly.
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : TCMINFOID:0000000009464181
• The vehicle driving status is judged based on the signals from the sensors, switches, and other control units,
and the optimal transaxle control is performed.
• For TCM control items, refer to TM-232, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description"
.
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Transmission Range SwitchINFOID:0000000009464182
• The transmission range switch is installed to upper part of transaxle case.
• The transmission range switch detects the selector lever position.
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Primary Speed SensorINFOID:0000000009464183
• The primary speed sensor is installed to side cover of transaxle.
• The primary speed sensor detects primary pulley speed.
Combination meter The TCM receives the following signal via CAN communications from the
combination meter for judging the driving request from the driver.
• Paddle shift up signal
• Paddle shift down signal
• Vehicle speed signal
The TCM transmits the following signal via CAN communications to the
combination meter.
• Shift position indicator signal
Refer to MWI-6, "METER SYSTEM : Component Parts Location"
for de-
tailed installation location.
O/D OFF indicator lamp When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the light comes on
for 2 seconds.
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) TM-243, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)"
Shift position indicator TM-223, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Shift Position Indicator"
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)The TCM receives the following signal via CAN communications from the
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
• ABS operation signal
Refer to BRC-8, "Component Parts Location"
for detailed installation loca-
tion.
BCM Refer to
BCS-4, "BODY CONTROL SYSTEM : Component Parts Location"
for detailed installation location.
Transmission range switch TM-219, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Transmission Range Switch"
Input speed sensor TM-220, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Input Speed Sensor"
CVT unit connector —
Primary speed sensor TM-219, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Primary Speed Sensor"
Output speed sensor TM-220, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Output Speed Sensor"
Control
valve CVT fluid temperature sensor*
TM-221, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : CVT Fluid Temperature Sensor"
Primary pressure sensor* TM-221, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Primary Pressure Sensor"
Secondary pressure sensor* TM-222, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Secondary Pressure Sensor"
Primary pressure solenoid valve* TM-222, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Primary Pressure Solenoid Valve"
Secondary pressure solenoid valve* TM-222, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Seco ndary Pressure Solenoid Valve"
Select solenoid valve* TM-223, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Select Solenoid Valve"
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valve* TM-223, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Torq
ue Converter Clutch Solenoid
Va l v e "
Line pressure solenoid valve* TM-223, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Line Pressure Solenoid Valve"
Paddle shifter TM-223, "CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Paddle Shifter"
No. Component Function
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COMPONENT PARTSTM-223
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NOTE:
• The principle of the linear solenoid valve utilizes the fa ct that the force pressing on the valve spool installed
inside the coil increases nearly in proportion to the current . This allows it to produce a fluid pressure that is
proportional to this pressing force.
• The N/H (normal high) produces hydraulic control when the coil is not energized.
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Se lect Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000009464191
• The select solenoid valve is installed to control valve.
• The select solenoid valve adjusts the tightening pressure of the forward clutch and reverse brake. For infor-
mation about the forward clutch and reverse brake, refer to TM-229, "TRANSAXLE : Component Descrip-
tion".
• The select solenoid valve uses the linear solenoid valve [N/H (normal high) type]. NOTE:
• The principle of the linear solenoid valve utilizes the fa ct that the force pressing on the valve spool installed
inside the coil increases nearly in proportion to the current . This allows it to produce a fluid pressure that is
proportional to this pressing force.
• The N/H (normal high) type produces hydraulic control when the coil is not energized.
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000009464192
• The torque converter clutch solenoid valve is installed to control valve.
• The torque converter clutch solenoid valve controls the torque converter clutch control valve. For information
about the torque converter clutch control valve, refer to TM-229, "TRANSAXLE : Component Description"
.
• The torque converter clutch solenoid valve utilizes a linear solenoid valve [N/L (normal low) type]. NOTE:
• The principle of the linear solenoid valve utilizes the fa ct that the force pressing on the valve spool installed
inside the coil increases nearly in proportion to the current . This allows it to produce a fluid pressure that is
proportional to this pressing force.
• The N/L (normal low) type does not produce hydraulic control when the coil is not energized.
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Line Pressure Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000009464193
• The line pressure solenoid valve is installed to control valve.
• The line pressure solenoid valve controls the pressu re regulator valve. For information about the pressure
regulator valve, refer to TM-229, "TRANSAXLE : Component Description"
.
• The line pressure solenoid valve uses the linear solenoid valve [N/H (normal high) type]. NOTE:
• The principle of the linear solenoid valve utilizes the fa ct that the force pressing on the valve spool installed
inside the coil increases nearly in proportion to the current . This allows it to produce a fluid pressure that is
proportional to this pressing force.
• The N/H (normal high) produces hydraulic control when the coil is not energized.
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Paddle ShifterINFOID:0000000009464194
• The paddle shifter is installed to the steering.
• The paddle shifter transmits shift up and shift down switch signals to the combination meter. Then TCM
receives signals from the combination meter via CAN communication.
PADDLE SHIFTER FUNCTION
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Sh ift Position IndicatorINFOID:0000000009464195
TCM transmits shift position signal to combination mete r via CAN communication. The actual shift position is
displayed on combination meter according to the signal.
SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
Selector lever po-
sition Function
D Although driving in manual mode is possible, selector lever automatically returns to D position after a certain period
of time because the selector lever is not fixed in manual mode.
DS Driving with the selector lever fixed in manual mode is possible.
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TM-226
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STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
TRANSAXLE : Operation Status
INFOID:0000000009464198
× : Engaged or applied.
TRANSAXLE : Trans axle MechanismINFOID:0000000009464199
TORQUE CONVERTER (WITH LOCK-UP FUNCTION)
In the same way as a conventional A/T, the torque c onverter is a system that increases the engine torque and
transmits the torque to the transaxle. A symmetr ical 3-element, 1-stage, 2-phase type is used here.
OIL PUMP
Utilizes a vane-type oil pump that is driven by the engi ne through the oil pump drive chain in order to increase
efficiency of pump discharge volume in low-speed zone and optimize pump discharge volume in high-speed
zone. Discharged oil from oil pump is transmitted to contro l valve. It is used as the oil of primary and second-
ary pulley operation, the oil of clutch operation, and the lubricant for each part.
PLANETARY GEAR
• A planetary gear type of forward/reverse selector me chanism is installed between the torque converter and
primary pulley.
• The power from the torque converter is input via the i nput shaft, operating a wet multi-plate clutch by means
of hydraulic pressure to switch between forward and reverse driving.
Operation of Planetary gear
BELT & PULLEY
It is composed of a pair of pulleys (the groove width is changed freely in the axial direction) and the chain belt
.The groove width changes according to wrapping radius of chain belt and pulley from low status to overdrive
status continuously with non-step. It is controlled wit h the oil pressures of primary pulley and secondary pulley.
Chain belt
Selector lever
position Parking mech-
anism Forward
clutch Reverse brake Primary pulley Secondary
pulley Chain belt Final drive
P ×
R ×××××
N
D × ××××
DS × ××××
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STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONTM-229
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TRANSAXLE : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000009464201
FLUID COOLER & FLUID WARMER SYSTEM
Part name Function
Torque converter Increases engine torque and transmits it to the transaxle.
Oil pump Utilizes a vane-type oil pump that is driven by the engine through the oil pump drive chain in order to
increase efficiency of pump discharge volume in low-speed zone and optimize pump discharge volume
in high-speed zone. Discharged oil from oil pump is tr ansmitted to control valve. It is used as the oil of
primary and secondary pulley operation, the oil of clutch operation, and the lubricant for each part.
Forward clutch The forward clutch is wet and multiple plate type clutch that consists of clutch drum, piston, drive plate,
and driven plate. It is a clutch to move the vehicle forward by activating piston hydraulically, engaging
plates, and directly connecting sun gear and input shaft.
Reverse brake The reverse brake is a wet multiple-plate type brake that consists of transaxle case, piston, drive plate,
and driven plate. It is a brake to move the vehicle in reverse by activating piston hydraulically, engaging
plates, and fixing planetary gear.
Internal gear The internal gear is directly connected to forward clutch drum. It is a gear that moves the outer edge of
pinion planet of planet carrier. It transmits power to move the vehicle in reverse when the planet carrier
is fixed.
Planet carrier Composed of a carrier, pinion planet, and pinion shaft. This gear fixes and releases the planet carrier in
order to switch between forward and reverse driving.
Sun gear Sun gear is a set part with planet carrier and internal gear. It transmits transmitted force to primary fixed
sheave. It rotates in forward or reverse direction according to activation of either forward clutch or re-
verse brake.
Input shaft The input shaft is directly connected to forward clutch drum and transmits traction force from torque con-
verter. In shaft center, there are holes for hydraulic distribution to primary pulley and hydraulic distribution
for lockup ON/OFF.
Primary pulley It is composed of a pair of pulleys (the groove width is changed freely in the axial direction) and the chain belt. The groove width changes according to wrapping radius of steel belt and pulley from low status to
overdrive status continuously with non-step. It is controlled with the oil pressures of primary pulley and
secondary pulley.
Secondary pulley
Chain belt
Manual shaft When the manual shaft is in the P position, the parking rod that is linked to the manual shaft rotates the
parking pole. When the parking pole rotates, it engages with the parking gear, fixing the parking gear. As
a result, the secondary pulley that is integrated with the parking gear is fixed.
Parking rod
Parking pawl
Parking gear
Output gear
The deceleration gears are composed of 2 stages: primary deceleration (output gear, idler gear pair) and
secondary deceleration (reduction gear, final gear pair). All of these gears are helical gears.
Idler gear
Reduction gear
Differential
Torque converter regulator
valve Adjusts the feed pressure to the torque converter to the optimum pressure corresponding to the driving
condition.
Pressure regulator valve Adjusts the discharge pressure from the oil pump to the optimum pressure (line pressure) corresponding
to the driving condition.
Torque converter clutch
control valve Adjusts the torque converter engage and disengage pressures.
Manual valve Distributes the clutch operation pressure to each circuit according to the selector lever position.
Secondary reducing valve Reduces line pressure and adjusts secondary pressure.
Primary reducing valve Reduces line pressure and adjusts primary pressure.
Pilot valve A Reduces line pressure and adjusts pilot pressure to the solenoid valves listed below.
• Primary pressure solenoid valve
• Secondary pressure solenoid valve
• Select solenoid valve
• Line pressure solenoid valve
Pilot valve B Reduces pilot pressure and adjusts pilot pressure to the torque converter clutch solenoid valve.
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SYSTEMTM-233
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• CVT detects the vehicle driving status from switc hes, sensors and signals, and controls the vehicle so that
the optimum shift position and shift timing may always be achieved. It also controls the vehicle to reduce
shift and lockup shock, etc.
• Receives input signals from switches and sensors.
• Sends the output signal necessary for operation of so lenoid valves, and evaluates the line pressure, shift
timing, lockup operation, engine brake performance, etc.
• If a malfunction occurs on the electric system, activa te the fail-safe mode only to drive the vehicle.
LIST OF CONTROL ITEMS AND INPUT/OUTPUT
*: If these input/output signals show errors, TCM activates the fail-safe function.
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Fail-safeINFOID:0000000009464205
TCM has a fail-safe mode. The mode functions so that operation can be continued even if the signal circuit of
the main electronically controlled input/output parts is damaged.
If the vehicle shows following behaviors including “poor acceleration”, a malfunction of the applicable system
is detected by TCM and the vehicle may be in a fail-s afe mode. At this time, check the DTC code and perform
inspection and repair according to the malfunction diagnosis procedures.
Fail-safe function
Control Item Shift control Line pressure
control Select control Lock-up con-
trol Fail-safe func-
tion*
Input Engine torque signal
(CAN communication) ×××××
Engine speed signal
(CAN communication) ×××××
Accelerator pedal position signal
(CAN communication) ××××
Closed throttle position signal
(CAN communication) ×× ×
Stop lamp switch signal
(CAN communication) ××××
Primary pressure sensor ×
Secondary pressure sensor ×× ×
CVT fluid temperature sensor ×××××
Primary speed sensor ×××××
Output speed sensor ×× ××
Input speed sensor ×××××
Transmission range switch ×××××
Paddle shifter
(CAN communication) ×× ×
Output Line pressure solenoid valve
××× ×
Primary pressure solenoid valve ×× ×
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valve ××
Secondary pressure solenoid valve ×× ×
Select solenoid valve ×××
Shift position indicator
(CAN communication) ×
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SYSTEMTM-241
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DESCRIPTION
• Controls for improvement of the transmission effici ency by engaging the torque converter clutch in the
torque converter and eliminating slip of the converter. Achieves comfortable driving with slip control of the
torque converter clutch.
• The oil pressure feed circuit for the torque converter clutch piston chamber is connected to the torque con-
verter clutch control valve. The torque converter clut ch control valve is switched by the torque converter
clutch solenoid valve with the signal from TCM. This contro ls the oil pressure circuit, which is supplied to the
torque converter clutch piston chamber, to the release side or engagement side.
• If the CVT fluid temperature is low or the vehicle is in fail-safe mode due to malfunction, lock-up control is
prohibited.
Lock-up engagement
In lock-up engagement, the torque converter clutch solenoi d valve makes the torque converter clutch control
valve locked up to generate the lock-up apply pressure. This pushes the torque converter clutch piston for
engagement.
Lock-up release condition
In lock-up release, the torque converter clutch solenoi d valve makes the torque converter clutch control valve
non-locked up to drain the lock-up apply pressure. This does not engage the torque converter clutch piston.
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TCM)TM-247
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SEC REV SENSOR (rpm) ×Displays the secondary pulley speed calculated from the
pulse signal of the output speed sensor.
ENG SPEED SIG (rpm) ×Displays the engine speed received through CAN com-
munication.
SEC PRESSURE SEN (V) ×Displays the signal voltage of the secondary pressure-
sensor.
PRI PRESSURE SEN (V) ×Displays the signal voltage of the primary pressuresen-
sor.
ATF TEMP SEN (V) ×Displays the signal voltage of the CVT fluid temperature
sensor.
G SENSOR* (G) ×Displays the signal voltage of the G sensor.
VIGN SEN (V) ×Displays the battery voltage applied to TCM.
PVING VOLT (V) ×Displays the backup voltage of TCM.
VEHICLE SPEED (km/h or mph) ×Displays the vehicle speed recognized by TCM.
INPUT REV (rpm) Displays the input shaft speed of CVT recognized by
TCM.
PRI SPEED (rpm) ×Displays the primary pulley speed recognized by TCM.
SEC SPEED (rpm) Displays the secondary pulley speed recognized by
TCM.
ENG SPEED (rpm) ×Displays the engine speed recognized by TCM.
SLIP REV (rpm) ×Displays the speed difference between the input shaft
speed of CVT and the engine speed.
PULLEY GEAR RATIO ×Displays the pulley gear ratio calculated from primary
pulley speed/secondary pulley speed.
G SPEED* (G) Displays the acceleration and deceleration speed of the
vehicle calculated from vehicle speed change.
ACCEL POSI SEN 1 (deg) ××Displays the estimated throttle position received through
CAN communication.
VENG TRQ (Nm) ×Display the engine torque recognized by TCM.
PRI TRQ (Nm) Display the input shaft torque of CVT.
TRQ RTO Display the torque ratio of torque converter.
SEC PRESSURE (MPa) Displays the secondary pressure calculated from the sig-
nal voltage of the secondary pressure sensor.
PRI PRESSURE (MPa) Displays the primary pressure calculated from the signal
voltage of the primary pressure sensor.
FLUID TEMP ( °C or °F) ×Displays the CVT fluid temperature calculated from the
signal voltage of the CVT fluid temperature sensor.
DSR REV (rpm) Displays the target primary pulley speed calculated from
processing of gear shift control.
TGT PLLY GR RATIO Displays the target gear ratio of the pulley from process-
ing of gear shift control.
LU PRS (MPa) Displays the target oil pressure of the torque converter
clutch solenoid valve calculated from oil pressure pro-
cessing of gear shift control.
LINE PRS (MPa) Displays the target oil pressure of the line pressure sole-
noid valve calculated from oil pressure processing of
gear shift control.
Monitored item (Unit)
Monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU IN-
PUT SIG-
NALS MAIN SIG-
NALS
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