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Transmission Component and System Description




Transmission Component and System Description

Gearbox functions can be divided into three parts:

* Mechanical Components
* Hydraulic Components
* Control System

Mechanical Components

* Torque converter with lock-up clutch
* 2 planetary gear units, of which the rear is double.
* 3 disc clutches
* 1 band type brake
* 1 multi-disc brake
* 1 free wheel
* Final drive with differential




1 - Torque converter housing
2 - Torque converter clutch
3 - Turbine
4 - Impeller
5 - Stator
6 - Free wheel
7 - Input shaft

Hydraulic Components




1 - Torque converter
2 - Valve housing
2a - Solenoid
2b - Linear solenoid
2c - Control valve
3 - Clutch, brake
4 - Oil cooler
5 - Oil pump
6 - Planetary gear
7 - Oil pressure
8 - Gearbox oil, inlet
9 - Gearbox oil, return
10 - Operating pressure
11 - Lubrication
12 - Oil flow to pump

Control System

* Linear solenoids
* PWM solenoids
* Speed sensors
* Temperature sensor
* Transmission Control Module including gear position sensor
* Gear shift lever
* Sport Mode Switch