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3rd Gear

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3RD GEAR 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
3rd Gear D H D        
Planetary Components Front sun Rear sun Rear sun Rear carrier/center ring Rear carrier/center ring Rear carrier/center ring
H = Holding
D = Driving
3RD GEAR 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 3 On Off Off On Off Off
NC = Normally Closed
NH = Normally High
NL = Normally Low