Transaxle Description

This automatic transaxle is a 4-speed, front wheel drive automatic transaxle with electronic controls for:

• electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid for shift quality.
• shift scheduling.
• 3-2 shift timing.
• coast braking.
• torque converter clutch control.

The transaxle features a 4 element torque converter with a torque clutch and a geartrain that includes a:

• compound planetary gearset.
• chain drive.
• planetary gearset final drive.
• pinion and side gear differential.

The hydraulic control system of the transaxle has 5 solenoids that control:

• shift feel, through line pressure control.
• shift scheduling, through shift valve positioning control.
• modulated application of the torque converter clutch.
• timing of 3-2 shifts.
• engine braking during coast operation.