Clutch & Band Applications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra, 2002 Infiniti G20, 2001 Nissan Sentra, and 2001 Infiniti G20. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CLUTCH & BAND APPLICATIONS

Selector Lever Position

Elements In Use

"D" (Drive) ⁽¹⁾

1st Gear

Forward Clutch, ⁽²⁾ Forward One-Way Clutch, ⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾ Overrun Clutch & ⁽²⁾ Low One-Way Clutch

2nd Gear

Band Servo (2nd Apply), Forward Clutch, ⁽²⁾ Forward One-Way Clutch & ⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾ Overrun Clutch

3rd Gear

⁽⁵⁾ Band Servo (2nd Apply & 3rd Release), Forward Clutch, ⁽²⁾ Forward One-Way Clutch, High Clutch & ⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾ Overrun Clutch & Lock-Up

4th Gear

⁽⁶⁾ Band Servo (2nd & 4th Apply, 3rd Release), Forward Clutch, High Clutch & Lock-Up

"2" (Second)

1st Gear

Forward Clutch, ⁽²⁾ Forward One-Way Clutch ⁽²⁾ Low One-Way Clutch & Overrun Clutch

2nd Gear

Band Servo (2nd Apply), Forward Clutch, ⁽²⁾ Forward One-Way Clutch & Overrun Clutch

"1" (Low)

1st Gear

Forward Clutch, ⁽²⁾ Forward One-Way Clutch, Low-Reverse Brake & Overrun Clutch

2nd Gear

Band Servo (2nd Apply), Forward Clutch, ⁽²⁾ Forward One-Way Clutch & Overrun Clutch

"R" (Reverse)

Low-Reverse Brake & Reverse Clutch

"N" Or "P" (Neutral Or Park)

All Clutches & Bands Released Or Ineffective

⁽¹⁾	Transaxle will not shift to 4th gear when OD switch is in OFF position.

⁽²⁾	Operates during progressive acceleration.

⁽³⁾	Operates when OD switch is in OFF position.

⁽⁴⁾	Operates when throttle opening is less than 3/16.

⁽⁵⁾	Oil pressure is applied to both 2nd apply and 3rd release side of band servo piston. Brake band does not contract because oil pressure area on release side is greater than apply side.

⁽⁶⁾	Oil pressure is applied to 4th apply side in 3rd gear, and brake band contracts.