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Hydraulic Selectable One-Way Clutch Assembly

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Hydraulic Selectable One-Way Clutch (SOWC) Assembly 

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Item  Description 
1 Hydraulic SOWC assembly
2 Reaction/overdrive planetary carrier
3 Transmission case

Hydraulic Selectable One-Way Clutch (SOWC) Cutaway View 

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Hydraulic Selectable One-Way Clutch (SOWC) 

The hydraulic SOWC contains a One-Way Clutch (OWC) that is mechanical. The One-Way Clutch (OWC) prevents the input ring gear, reaction carrier and overdrive carrier from rotating backwards. The hydraulic SOWC also contains a \"Selectable\" One-Way Clutch (OWC) that is controlled by the SSD, pressure from the solenoid causes a strut to deploy, preventing the input ring gear, reaction carrier and overdrive carrier from rotating forward when deployed. In 1A the One-Way Clutch (OWC) holds power on, providing 1st gear ratio.

Hydraulic Selectable One-Way Clutch (SOWC) Hydraulic Circuits 

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Item  Description 
1 Line pressure
2 Release
3 Elevated exhuast
4 Hydraulic SOWC mechanical clutch
5 Apply
6 SSD /control valve
7 Release
8 Hydraulic SOWC latch valve