Lock-Up Mechanism

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The lock-up causes the input shaft (mainshaft) to rotate at the same speed as the engine crankshaft by engaging the torque converter cover with the turbine by the lock-up clutch. Together with the hydraulic control, the PCM optimizes the timing and degree of lock-up. The lock-up mechanism operates in D (during accelerating: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th gears/during decelerating: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th gears), S with automatic shift mode (during accelerating: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears/during decelerating: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears), and S with sequential sportshift mode (during accelerating: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th gears/during decelerating: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th gears). The torque converter clutch is in the torque converter. The multi-plate torque converter clutch increase the torque capacity and increases the lock-up clutch suface area, improving fuel economy and durability.