1st Gear
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NOTE:
The transmission operates differently in 1st gear above and below 8 kmh (5 mph). Transmission operation is the same below 8 kmh (5 mph) and in the LOW position.
1ST GEAR ABOVE 8 KMH (5 MPH) CLUTCH APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
| Gear | Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) | Direct (3, 5, R) | Intermediate (2, 6) | Low/Reverse (1, R) | Overdrive (4, 5, 6) | Low-OWC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Gear D | H | H | ||||
| Planetary Components | Front sun | Rear sun | Rear sun | Rear carrier/center ring | Rear carrier/center ring | Rear carrier/center ring |
| H = Holding | ||||||
1ST GEAR LOW POSITION AND BELOW 8 KMH (5 MPH) CLUTCH APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
| Gear | Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) | Direct (3, 5, R) | Intermediate (2, 6) | Low/Reverse (1, R) | Overdrive (4, 5, 6) | Low-OWC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Gear D | H | H | H | |||
| Planetary Components | Front sun | Rear sun | Rear sun | Rear carrier/center ring | Rear carrier/center ring | Rear carrier/center ring |
| H = Holding | ||||||
1ST GEAR ABOVE 8 KMH (5 MPH) SOLENOID OPERATION DESCRIPTION
| Base Selector Lever Position | PCM Commanded Gear | SSA NL (1, 2, 3, 4) | SSB NH (3, 5, R) | SSC NL (2, 6) | SSD NH (1, R, 4, 5, 6) | SSE (On/Off) NC | TCC NL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | On | On | Off | On | Off | Off |
| NC = Normally Closed NH = Normally High NL = Normally Low |
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1ST GEAR LOW POSITION AND BELOW 8 KMH (5 MPH) SOLENOID OPERATION DESCRIPTION
| Base Selector Lever Position | PCM Commanded Gear | SSA NL (1, 2, 3, 4) | SSB NH (3, 5, R) | SSC NL (2, 6) | SSD NH (1, R, 4, 5, 6) | SSE (On/Off) NC | TCC NL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | 1 | On | On | Off | Off | On | Off |
| NC = Normally Closed NH = Normally High NL = Normally Low |
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