Intrepid V6-3.5L VIN K (2003)
The valves contained within the valve body include the following (Fig. 407):
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Regulator valve
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Solenoid switch valve
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Manual valve
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Converter clutch switch valve
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Converter clutch control valve
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Torque converter regulator valve
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Low/Reverse switch valve
In addition, the valve body also contains the thermal valve, #2, 3, 4 & 5 check balls and the 2/4 accumulator assembly.
OPERATION
NOTE: Refer to SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS for a visual aid in determining valve location, operation and design.
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.
CONVERTER CLUTCH SWITCH VALVE
The main responsibility of the converter clutch switch valve is to control hydraulic pressure applied to the front (off) side of the converter clutch piston.
Line pressure from the regulator valve is fed to the torque converter regulator valve. The pressure is then directed to the converter clutch switch valve
and to the front side of the converter clutch piston. This pressure pushes the piston back and disengages the converter clutch.
CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE
The converter clutch control valve controls the back (on) side of the torque converter clutch. When the controller energizes or modulates the LR/CC
solenoid to apply the converter clutch piston, both the converter clutch control valve and the converter control valve move, allowing pressure to be
