Transmission Description: Transmission

The transmission comprises the main casing which houses all of the transmission components. The main casing also incorporates an integral bell housing.

A fluid pan is attached to the lower face of the main casing and is secured with bolts. The fluid pan is sealed to the main casing with a gasket. Removal of the fluid pan allows access to the Mechatronic valve block. The fluid pan has a magnet located around the drain plug which collects any metallic particles present in the transmission fluid.

A fluid filter is located inside the fluid pan. If the transmission fluid becomes contaminated or after any service work, the fluid pan with integral filter must be replaced.

The integral bell housing provides protection for the torque converter assembly and also provides the attachment for the gearbox to the engine cylinder block. The torque converter is a non-serviceable assembly which also contains the lock-up clutch mechanism. The torque converter drives a crescent type pump via drive tangs. The fluid pump is located in the main casing, behind the torque converter.

The main casing contains the following major components:

• Input shaft
• Output shaft
• Mechatronic valve block which contains the solenoids, speed sensors and the transmission control module (TCM)
• Three rotating multiplate drive clutches
• Two fixed multiplate brake clutches
• A single planetary gear train and a double planetary gear train.

Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.