Description and Operation 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: - 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.
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