Variable Low Clutch Releases

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Shift Solenoid 3

The shift solenoid 3 is commanded OFF, allowing Solenoid 3 signal fluid to exhaust from the variable low clutch valve.

Variable Low Clutch Valve

Variable low clutch valve spring force moves the variable low clutch valve to the released position, allowing variable low clutch accumulator fluid pressure to exhaust.

Variable Low Clutch Accumulator Piston

Variable low clutch fluid pressure is exhausted from the variable low clutch accumulator piston. Accumulator spring force moves the variable low clutch piston accumulator to the released position.

Variable Low Clutch Assembly

Variable low clutch fluid pressure is exhausted from the clutch assembly, allowing variable low clutch spring force to move the variable low clutch to the OFF position.