OPERATION
As the torque converter rotates, the converter hub
rotates the inner and outer gears. As the gears
rotate, the clearance between the gear teeth
increases in the crescent area, and creates a suction
at the inlet side of the pump. This suction draws
fluid through the pump inlet from the oil pan. As the
clearance between the gear teeth in the crescent area
decreases, it forces pressurized fluid into the pump
outlet and to the valve body.
VALVE BODY
DESCRIPTION
The valve body assembly (Fig. 5) consists of a cast
aluminum valve body, a separator plate, and transfer
plate. The valve body contains valves and check balls
that control fluid delivery to the torque converter
clutch, solenoid/pressure switch assembly, and fric-
tional clutches.
Also mounted to the valve body assembly are the
solenoid/pressure switch assembly and the transmis-
sion range sensor (Fig. 5).
The valves contained within the valve body include
the following (Fig. 6):
• Regulator valve
• Solenoid switch valve
• Manual valve
• Converter clutch switch valve
• Converter clutch control valve
• Torque converter regulator valve
• Low/Reverse switch valve
• Vent reservoir check valve
In addition, the valve body also contains the ther-
mal valve, #2,3,4 & 5 check balls and the 2/4 accu-
mulator assembly. Refer to Valve Body Disassembly
& Assembly for the location of these components.
OPERATION
NOTE: Refer to the Hydraulic Schematics for a
visual aid in determining valve location, operation
and design.
REGULATOR VALVE
The regulator valve controls hydraulic pressure in
the transaxle. It receives unregulated pressure from
the pump, which works against spring tension to
maintain oil at specific pressures. A system of sleeves
and ports allows the regulator valve to work at one of
three predetermined pressure levels. Regulated oil
pressure is also referred to as “line pressure.”
SOLENOID SWITCH VALVE
The solenoid switch valve controls line pressure
from the LR/CC solenoid. In one position, it allows
the low/reverse clutch to be pressurized. In the other,
it directs line pressure to the converter control and
converter clutch valves.
MANUAL VALVE
The manual valve is operated by the mechanical
shift linkage. Its primary responsibility is to send
line pressure to the appropriate hydraulic circuits
and solenoids. The valve has three operating ranges
or positions.
CONVERTER CLUTCH SWITCH VALVE
The main responsibility of the converter clutch
switch valve is to control hydraulic pressure applied
to the front (off) side of the converter clutch piston.
Line pressure from the regulator valve is fed to the
torque converter regulator valve, where it passes
through the valve, and is slightly regulated. The
pressure is then directed to the converter clutch
switch valve and to the front side of the converter
clutch piston. This pressure pushes the piston back
and disengages the converter clutch.
CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE
The converter clutch control valve controls the
back (on) side of the torque converter clutch. When
the TCM energizes or modulates the LR/CC solenoid
Fig. 5 Valve Body Assembly
1 – SOLENOID/PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
2 – TRS
3 – TRANSFER PLATE
4 – SEPARATOR PLATE
5 – VALVE BODY
21 - 6 42LE TRANSAXLE LH
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
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