Direct Clutch (B)
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The direct clutch (B) connects the front planetary carrier to the rear No. 2 sun gear. This provides a gear reduction ratio of 1.52:1 from the input shaft to rear sun gear No. 2. The direct clutch (B) is applied in reverse, 3rd and 5th gears.
Regulated hydraulic pressure from the regulator valve in the valve body pushes the direct clutch (B) piston against the direct clutch (B) pack to apply the clutch. The front planetary carrier and the rear No. 2 sun gear are connected as a result of the clutch being applied.
Direct Clutch (B) Exploded View
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Forward clutch cylinder |
| 2 | Forward clutch balance piston |
| 3 | Front planetary carrier assembly |
| 4 | Direct clutch hub |
| 5 | Direct clutch pressure plate |
| 6 | Direct clutch friction and steel plates |
| 7 | Direct clutch wave spring |
| 8 | Direct clutch balance piston |
| 9 | Direct clutch piston return spring |
| 10 | Direct clutch piston |
| 11 | Direct clutch cylinder |
| 12 | Rear planetary sun gear No. 2 |