Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Description and Operation

Description

1. Variable Line Pressure Control
A. Description
- Form the most suitable line pressure according to the vehicle driving condition
B. Special Features
- VFS (Variable Force Solenoid) valve(For varying line pressure)
- Reducing valve added(Stabilize control pressure during shifting)
C. Effects
- Improved power transmission efficiency and fuel consumption




2. Case/Housing intensity reinforced
A. Description
- Case/Housing intensity reinforced
B. Special Features
- Converter housing intensity reinforced(Ribs added and thickness increased)
- Most suitable stiff reinforcement through analysis
C. Effects
- Intensity increased and banding vibration decreased
- NVH Performance improvement
3. Flat torque converter
A. Description
- Apply a flat type torque converter
B. Special Features
- Torque converter width decreased
- Maximum torque increased
- Blade design through three-dimensional flow analysis
C. Effects
- Full length reduction
- Weight reduction

Mechanical System

Clutches And Brakes For Each Range





(X : Locked when driving)

Functions Of Clutches And Brakes