Solenoid Operation
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The following table shows the clutches that are closed to achieve the required gear ratios.
| GEAR | MULTIPLATE CLUTCH 'C' (BRAKE) | MULTIPLATE CLUTCH 'D' (BRAKE) | MULTIPLATE CLUTCH 'B' | MULTIPLATE CLUTCH 'E' | DOG CLUTCH 'F' | DOG CLUTCH 'A' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | X | X | |||
| 2 | X | X | X | |||
| 3 | X | X | X | |||
| 4 | X | X | X | |||
| 5 | X | X | X | |||
| 6 | X | X | X | |||
| 7 | X | X | X | |||
| 8 | X | X | X | |||
| 9 | X | X | X | |||
| R | X | X | X |
X = Clutch closed
In neutral, all of the solenoids are de-energized and the clutches and brakes are all disengaged, with the exception of dog clutch 'F' which is engaged when the transmission is in neutral. This allows rotation from the input shaft to rotate the planetary gear sets without transferring any drive to the differential.