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Transmission Description

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The 4R70W has the following features:

The transmission uses Ravigneaux-style double-pinion gearset with two bands, one one-way roller clutch, one mechanical diode and four friction clutches to produce four forward gears and Reverse.

Fig 1: Identifying 4R70W Automatic Transmission
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