Avenger V6-2.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Accumulator: Description and Operation
62TE Automatic Transaxle
Accumulator - Description
DESCRIPTION
The 62TE has six accumulators and are all located in the case under the valve body.
Accumulator - Operation
OPERATION
The function of an accumulator is to cushion the application of a frictional clutch element. When pressurized fluid is applied to a clutch circuit, the
application force is dampened by fluid collecting in the respective accumulator chamber against the piston and spring(s). The intended result is a smooth,
firm clutch application.
Valve Body - Operation
OPERATION
REGULATOR VALVE
The regulator valve controls hydraulic pressure in the transaxle. It receives unregulated pressure from the pump, which works against spring tension to
maintain oil at specific pressures. A system of sleeves and ports allows the regulator valve to work at one of three predetermined pressure levels.
Regulated oil pressure is also referred to as "line pressure."
SOLENOID SWITCH VALVE
The solenoid switch valve controls line pressure from the LR/CC solenoid. In one position, it allows the low/reverse clutch to be pressurized. In the
other, it directs line pressure to the converter control and converter clutch valves.
MANUAL VALVE
The manual valve is operated by the mechanical shift linkage. Its primary responsibility is to send line pressure to the appropriate hydraulic circuits and
solenoids. The valve has three operating ranges or positions.
