R Position: Shifting to the R position from the P or N position

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When shifting into R from P or N, line pressure (1) becomes line pressure (1), (3), and (7) at the manual valve. The PCM turns shift solenoid valve D ON, and shift solenoid valves A, B, and C OFF. Shift solenoid valve D pressure (SD) is applied to the left end of shift valve D, and shift valve D is moved to the right side to uncover the line pressure port (3) leading to the servo valve. Line pressure (3') from shift valve D flows to the servo valve, and pushes the servo valve to the reverse position. The PCM controls A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A to regulate A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A pressure (55), and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A pressure (55) flows to the lock-up shift valve, shift valve B, the manual valve, the servo valve, shift valve D, and cut valve A. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A pressure (3C) becomes 5th clutch pressure (50) at cut valve A. 5th clutch pressure (50) is applied to the 5th clutch, and the 5th clutch is engaged with the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A pressure.

NOTE:

When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.
The illustration shows the seven-position transmission; the manual-valve-position differs in the five-position transmission.

Fig 1: Hydraulic Flow - R Position: Shifting To R Position From P Or N Position

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