Standard Clutch Filling Adaptation Procedure

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Perform the following procedure when a Transmission internal component, Torque Converter, TCM or TCMA, or Transmission has been replaced, or when the adaptation values have been reset. This procedure should also be performed if it is suspected that the vehicle has not been driven in a manner that encourages clutch adaptation learning in highway or city driving conditions.

NOTE:

Perform this procedure on a smooth road surface. The TCM or TCMA will abort the adaptation process if it senses rough road conditions. The road should be clear of traffic due to the start, stop, and slow vehicle speeds required during the procedure.

NOTE:

The TCM learns the Standard Clutch Filling Adaptation values when the applicable clutch is not applied.

With the Scan Tool, erase DTCs.
Setup the scan tool to display the Transmission Oil Temperature, Torque, Turbine (Input) Speed Sensor RPM, and Clutch 'X' - Fast Filling Counter for each clutch.
Drive the vehicle until the Transmission Oil Temperature is above 50° C (122° F).
NOTE:
Adaptation learning will be aborted if the Transmission Oil Temperature is above 100° C (212° F).
Stop the vehicle.
Drive the vehicle using the paddle shifters or Gear +/- buttons on steering wheel in order to hold the transmission in the desired gear.
NOTE:
First and second gears do not require a Standard Clutch Filling Adaptation procedure.

NOTE:
If attempting to resolve a specific shift quality issue, use the Gear vs Clutch Table below to see which clutches require further adaptation. For instance, if a rough 2-1 downshift is noted, note that clutch C and clutch E are applying and releasing. Then use the Clutch vs Shift Table above to note that clutch C and clutch E require the adaptation procedure performed in 4th and 7th gear.
In 3rd gear, drive the vehicle within the following conditions until the Clutch D - Fast Filling Counter increments by one count:
- Vehicle speed between 32-56 kph (20-35 mph)
- Turbine (Input) speed between 950 - 1750 RPM
- Torque between 25 N.m - 180 N.m (18 ft. lbs. - 133 ft. lbs.)
In fourth gear, drive the vehicle within the following conditions until the Clutch C - Fast Filling Counter increments by one count:
- Vehicle speed between 32-56 kph (20-35 mph)
- Turbine (Input) speed between 950 - 1750 RPM
- Torque between 25 N.m - 120 N.m (18 ft. lbs. - 89 ft. lbs.)
NOTE:
Fifth gear does not require a Standard Clutch Filling Adaptation procedure.
In sixth gear, drive the vehicle within the following conditions until the Clutch A - Fast Filling Counter increments by one count:
- Vehicle speed between 73-81 kph (45-50 mph)
- Turbine (Input) speed between 950 - 1750 RPM
- Torque between 50 N.m - 120 N.m (37 ft. lbs. - 89 ft. lbs.)

In seventh gear, drive the vehicle within the following conditions until the Clutch B- Filling Counter and Clutch E Fast Filling Counter each increment by one count:

Vehicle speed between 73-81 kph (45-50 mph)
Turbine (Input) speed between 950-1750 RPM
Torque between 50 N.m-120 N.m (37 ft. lbs.- 89 ft. lbs.)

The Standard Clutch Filling Adaptation Conditions Table below may be used as an alternate reference for the optimal conditions required to learn the Standard Clutch Filling Adaptations.

STANDARD CLUTCH FILLING ADAPTATION CONDITIONS TABLE

Steady State Gears And Conditions Where Each Clutch Will Adapt
Clutch	Gear	Optimal Vehicle Speed	Input Speed (RPM)	Torque N.m (ft. lbs.)	Transmission Temperature
A Clutch	6th	73-81 kph (45-50 mph).	Between 950 and 1750 RPM	Between 50 N.m and 120 N.m (37 ft. lbs. and 89 ft. lbs.)	Between 50° C and 100° C (122° F and 212° F)
B Clutch	7th	73-81 kph (45-50 mph).	Between 950 and 1750 RPM	Between 50 N.m and 120 N.m (37 ft. lbs. and 89 ft. lbs.)	Between 50° C and 100° C (122° F and 212° F)
C Clutch	4th	32-56 kph (20-35 mph).	Between 950 and 1750 RPM	Between 25 N.m and 120 N.m (18 ft. lbs. and 89 ft. lbs.)	Between 50° C and 100° C (122° F and 212° F)
D Clutch	3rd	32-56 kph (20-35 mph).	Between 950 and 1750 RPM	Between 25 N.m and 180 N.m (18 ft. lbs. and 133 ft. lbs.)	Between 50° C and 100° C (122° F and 212° F)
E Clutch	7th	73-81 kph (45-50 mph).	Between 950 and 1750 RPM	Between 50 N.m and 120 N.m (37 ft. lbs. and 89 ft. lbs.)	Between 50° C and 100° C (122° F and 212° F)

Perform steps 4 - 9 until the Fast Filling Counters for each clutch has incriminated by at least five counts.
Evaluate shift performance for all gears. If the shift quality for any gear is insufficient, execute the appropriate driving conditions until shift quality improves. Incrementing the Fast Filling Counters by 12 counts for each clutch may be necessary to properly learn the adaptation values.

The following table can be used to determine which clutches are involved in a specific up-shift or down-shift quality issue. 'X' indicates when a clutch is applied. The Standard Clutch Filling Adaptation learning occurs when the applicable clutch is not applied and the transmission is in a steady state (not shifting).

GEAR VS CLUTCH TABLE

Gear	Clutch A	Clutch B	Clutch C	Clutch D	Clutch E
1st	X	X	X
2nd	X	X			X
3rd		X	X		X
4th		X		X	X
5th		X	X	X
6th			X	X	X
7th	X		X	X
8th	X			X	X
Reverse	X	X		X

Read the information below for details regarding this procedure.

Reading Clutch Adaptation Data

The Clutch Packs will each have 4 scan tool data labels to observe under the TCM section. Using Clutch A as an example, the data labels are:

Clutch A- Fast Filling Counter: This data label displays the number of Clutch Filling Pressure adaptations that have been performed. These adaptations are the first learned values on a new transmission or after clutch adaptation values are reset. You will need to allow 5 to 12 fast filling counts per clutch to properly learn the clutch adaptations. If the shift quality is sufficient after 5 counts, no further adaptation learns for that clutch are necessary.
Clutch A- Filling Counter: This data label displays the number of Clutch Filling Time adaptations that have been performed. You will need to allow 5 to 12 filling counts per clutch to properly learn the clutch adaptations. If the shift quality is sufficient after 5 counts, no further adaptation learns for that clutch are necessary.
Clutch A- Filling Pressure: This data label displays the clutch filling pressure value that is learned during the TCM Adaptation procedure. The TCM adaptation software will increase or decrease the clutch fluid filling pressure to improve shift performance. The clutch Filling Pressure value will change over the life of the transmission based first on initial transmission build variation and then due to normal clutch wear.
Clutch A- Filling Time: This data label displays the clutch filling time value that is learned during the TCM Adaptation procedure. The TCM adaptation software will increase or decrease the Clutch Filling Time to improve shift performance. The clutch Filling Time value will change over the life of the transmission based first on initial transmission build variation and then due to normal clutch wear.