Converter Clutch Switch Valve

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Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Flow At Converter Clutch Switch Valve

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - CONVERTER CLUTCH

2 - TORQUE CONVERTER

3 - LR CLUTCH

4 - DRIBBLERS

5 - REGULATOR VALVE

6 - SOLENOID SWITCH VALVE

7 - CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE

8 - TORQUE CONVERTER REGULATOR VALVE

9 - CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE

10 - CONVERTER CLUTCH SWITCH VALVE

11 - BYPASS VALVE

12 - LUBE

13 - COOLER

The main responsibility of the converter clutch switch valve (10) is to control hydraulic pressure applied to the front (off) side of the converter clutch piston. Line pressure from the regulator valve (5) is fed to the torque converter regulator valve (8). The pressure is then directed to the converter clutch switch valve (10) and to the front side of the converter clutch piston. This pressure pushes the piston back and disengages the converter clutch. See Fig 1.