Transmission Components and System

Transmission Component and System Description
The mechanical components of the 5L50-E are as follows:
^ Torque converter assembly
^ Direct and reverse clutch assembly
^ Forward and coast clutch assembly
^ Input sungear shaft and forward sprag clutch assembly
^ Output shaft assembly, with rear internal gear
^ Intermediate clutch sprag assembly
^ Overdrive clutch housing
^ Low clutch sprag Center support
^ Input and reaction carrier
^ Fluid pump assembly
^ Control valve body and accumulator assembly

The electrical components of the 5L50-E are as follows:
^ 1-2, 2-3 and 4-5 shift solenoids
^ Transmission manual shift shaft switch assembly
^ Transmission pressure control (PC) solenoid
^ TCC pulse width modulation (PWM) solenoid valve
^ Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor
^ Input speed sensor (ISS)
^ Output speed sensor (OSS)

For more information, refer to Electronic Component Description.