Transaxle Component & System Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue and 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For transaxle electronic component locations, see Figure .

The mechanical components of this unit are as follows:

A torque converter with an Electronically Controlled Capacity Clutch (ECCC).
A drive link assembly.
Four multiple disk clutch assemblies: Input, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
Three friction bands: Forward band, 2-1 band and Reverse band.
Two planetary gear sets: Input and Reaction.
Three one-way clutches: one roller clutch (1-2 support) and two sprag clutches (3rd and Input).
A final drive and differential assembly.
One control valve assembly.
One vane type oil pump.

The electrical components of this unit are as follows:

Two shift solenoid valves: 1-2 and 2-3.
A Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation (TCC PWM) solenoid valve.
A Pressure Control (PC) solenoid valve.
An Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor.
Two speed sensors: input shaft and vehicle speed sensors.
An Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) manual valve position switch.
An transaxle range switch.
An transaxle internal wiring harness assembly.