D Clutch
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Overview
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | SSD |
| 2 | D clutch control valve |
| 3 | D clutch apply circuit |
| 4 | D clutch piston |
| 5 | D clutch assembly |
| 6 | Planetary carrier No. 3 |
Planetary carrier No. 3 is located in the CDF clutch and planetary carrier assembly. Planetary carrier No. 3 is connected to the D clutch. When the D clutch applies, the planetary carrier No. 3 may be connected to ring gear No. 2.
D Clutch Exploded View
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Planetary carrier No. 3 |
| 2 | D clutch pressure plate |
| 3 | D clutch steel plates |
| 4 | D clutch friction plates |
| 5 | D clutch apply ring |
| 6 | D clutch balance dam |
| 7 | D clutch piston return spring |
| 8 | D clutch piston |
| 9 | CDF clutch cylinder |
D Clutch Hydraulic Circuits
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Line pressure |
| 2 | Pump output |
| 3 | D clutch control valve |
| 4 | SSD |
| 5 | E clutch control valve |
| 6 | SSE |
| 7 | LPC solenoid |
| 8 | LPC pressure |
| 9 | Apply pressure to mechanical D clutch |
| 10 | Mechanical D clutch |
| 11 | Elevated exhaust pressure |
| 12 | Clutch exhaust |
D Clutch Hydraulic Operation
Line pressure is supplied to the D clutch control valve. As SSD turns on, it moves the D clutch control valve allowing regulated line pressure to flow to the mechanical D clutch.
D Clutch Hydraulic Passages