626 LX L4-2.0L DOHC (1999)
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FORWARD CLUTCH HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS
The LA4A-EL transaxle has a hydraulic circuit to control the apply and release of the forward clutch. The forward clutch is applied in D, 2 and 1
range/first, second, third and fourth gear. Although it is applied in fourth gear, the forward clutch does not transmit torque, because the forward
one-way clutch overruns.
The path of fluid under line pressure during the apply of the forward clutch is as follows:
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From the manual valve to the FC and D21 circuits
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From the D21 circuit to the main regulator valve, line modulator valve and the 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 shift valves
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From the FC circuit to the forward accumulator and forward clutch
When the manual valve moves to the P, R and N positions, it provides an exhaust path for the FC and D21 circuits.