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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 REVERSE, LINE pressure from the pump is directed to the multiplex manual valve by the manual valve through the REV hydraulic circuit. The multiplex manual valve supplies the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve with pressure through the REV SUPPLY and C35R SUPPLY hydraulic circuits. To apply the direct (3, 5, R) clutch, SSB  applies varying solenoid pressure to the C35R clutch regulator and boost valves. As the C35R regulator valve moves, it supplies the direct (3, 5, R) clutch and C35R boost valve with regulated line pressure through the C35R circuit. The C35R boost valve directs the regulated line pressure to the opposite side of the C35R clutch regulator valve through the C35R FDBK circuit for gradual direct (3, 5, R) clutch engagement.

Fig 1: Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch Hydraulic Circuits Diagram - Applied In Reverse
G06259899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

When the direct (3, 5, R) clutch is applied in 3rd and 5th gears, LINE pressure from the pump is directed to the multiplex shift valve by the manual valve through the DRIVE 1 hydraulic circuit. The multiplex shift valve directs the pressure to the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve through the DRIVE 2/C35R SUPPLY circuits. To apply the direct (3, 5, R) clutch, SSB  applies varying solenoid pressure to the C35R clutch regulator and boost valves. As the C35R regulator valve moves, it supplies the direct (3, 5, R) clutch and C35R boost valve with regulated line pressure through the C35R circuit. The C35R boost valve directs the regulated line pressure to the opposite side of the C35R clutch regulator valve through the C35R FDBK circuit for gradual direct (3, 5, R) clutch engagement.

Fig 2: Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch Hydraulic Circuits Diagram - Applied In 3rd And 5th Gear
G06259900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

When the direct (3, 5, R) clutch is released in 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th gears, C35R SUPPLY pressure is supplied to the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve. Solenoid pressure is not applied to the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve and the regulator valve blocks the C35R SUPPLY circuit in this position.

Fig 3: Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch Hydraulic Circuits Diagram - Released In 1st And 6th Gear
G06282501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.