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Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch Hydraulic Circuits

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When the direct (3, 5, R) clutch is applied in the REVERSE position, line pressure from the manual valve is directed to the clutch control bypass valve through the REVERSE circuit. Line pressure in the REVERSE circuit positions the clutch control bypass valve and supplies line pressure to apply the direct (3, 5, R) clutch. Line pressure from the clutch control bypass valve is supplied to the 35R regulator valve through the C35R FD circuit, DRIVE 2/C35R FD shuttle ball and DRIVE 2/C35R FD circuit.

To apply the direct (3, 5, R) clutch, SSB  applies varying solenoid pressure to the 35R regulator and latch valves. As the regulator valve moves, it supplies the direct (3, 5, R) clutch and 35R latch valve with regulated line pressure through the C35R circuit. The 35R latch valve directs the regulated line pressure to the opposite side of the 35R regulator valve through the C35R FDBK circuit for gradual direct (3, 5, R) clutch engagement.

Fig 1: Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch Hydraulic Circuit (Applied In Reverse)
G06376563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

When the direct (3, 5, R) clutch is applied in 3rd and 5th gear, line pressure from the pump is directed to the clutch control bypass valve by the manual valve through the DRIVE hydraulic circuit. The clutch control bypass valve directs the pressure to the 35R regulator valve through the TCC  regulator valve, DRIVE 2 circuit, DRIVE 2/C35R FD shuttle ball and DRIVE 2/C35R FD circuit.

To apply the direct (3, 5, R) clutch, SSB  applies varying solenoid pressure to the 35R regulator and latch valves. As the 35R regulator valve moves, it supplies the direct (3, 5, R) clutch and 35R latch valve with regulated line pressure through the C35R circuit. The 35R latch valve directs the regulated line pressure to the opposite side of the regulator valve through the C35R FDBK circuit for gradual direct (3, 5, R) clutch engagement.

Fig 2: Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch Hydraulic Circuit (Applied In 3rd And 5th Gear)
G06376564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

When the direct (3, 5, R) clutch is released, solenoid pressure from SSB  is removed from the 35R regulator and latch valves which positions the valves to block line pressure and release the direct (3, 5, R) clutch. When the direct (3, 5, R) clutch is released in the PARK or NEUTRAL position, line pressure is not supplied to the 35R regulator valve.

Compensator feed pressure is supplied to the 35R regulator valve from the control pressure regulator through the COMP FD circuit and is supplied to the opposite side of the direct (3, 5, R) and O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch pistons to keep the clutches from centrifugally applying. COMP FD pressure is only about 83 kPa (12 psi) and is applied through all gears. When the direct (3, 5, R) clutch is released, COMP FD is applied by the 35R regulator valve to the direct (3, 5, R) clutch to fill the unused circuits.

Fig 3: Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch Hydraulic Circuit (Released)
G06376565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.