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Transmission System Description and Operation - M36 > < Transmission Indicators and Messages

Transmission Component and System Description

Gearbox functions can be divided into three parts:

•  Mechanical Components
•  Hydraulic Components
•  Control System

Mechanical Components

•  Torque converter with lock-up clutch
•  2 planetary gear units, of which the rear is double.
•  3 disc clutches
•  1 band type brake
•  1 multi-disc brake
•  1 free wheel
•  Final drive with differential

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(1) Torque converter housing
(2) Torque converter clutch
(3) Turbine
(4) Impeller
(5) Stator
(6) Free wheel
(7) Input shaft

Hydraulic Components


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(1) Torque converter
(2) Valve housing
(2a) Solenoid
(2b) Linear solenoid
(2c) Control valve
(3) Clutch, brake
(4) Oil cooler
(5) Oil pump
(6) Planetary gear
(7) Oil pressure
(8) Gearbox oil, inlet
(9) Gearbox oil, return
(10) Operating pressure
(11) Lubrication
(12) Oil flow to pump

Control System

•  Linear solenoids
•  PWM solenoids
•  Speed sensors
•  Temperature sensor
•  Transmission Control Module including gear position sensor
•  Gear shift lever
•  Sport Mode Switch

Transmission System Description and Operation - M36 > < Transmission Indicators and Messages