Position of selector elements

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Fig 1: View Of Transmission With Selector Elements

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The following table shows which selector elements are operated in the individual gears to help you deal with complaints regarding poor acceleration and speed performance or generally with drive train malfunctions. The table makes it possible to determine which selector elements are not operating properly.

All gears will be shifted hydraulically.

All forward gears are driven mechanically at a predetermined load and speed via the torque converter lock-up clutch.

Fig 2: View Of Transmission With Selector Elements

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Gear	B1	B2	K1	K2	K3	F	LC
R	X			X
1H			X			X
1M			X			X	X
2H		X	X
2M		X	X				X
3H			X		X
3M			X		X		X
4H		X			X
4M		X			X		X

X	=	clutches, brakes or freewheel engaged
H	=	hydraulic
M	=	mechanical