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Information on "Automatic gearbox 001"
Information on "Automatic gearbox 001"
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Information on this automatic gearbox can be found in self study programme VW No. 176, 4 speed automatic gearbox 001. Gearbox The 4-speed automatic gearbox 001 is equipped with 4 hydraulically activated forward gears. The 3rd and 4th gears when locked-up become mechanically driven gears by cutting-out the torque converter slip. Control unit -J217- To be able to offer the driver a sporty ("SPORT" programme) or economic ("ECO" programme) type of driving, there are two programmes available in the control unit. The control unit switches automatically between these programmes. Torque converter The torque converter is equipped with a lock-up clutch. The lock-up clutch is closed dependent on load and speed and drives 3rd and 4th gears mechanically (no slip). ATF The ATF is filled for life. The ATF need not be changed within the framework of a service. If ATF needs to be topped up, then only ATF with a Part number G 052 990 A2 may be used. The ATF level in planetary gearbox and final drive is checked and topped up together . |
