The 42RLE (Fig. 1) is a four-speed transmissionthat is a conventional hydraulic/mechanical assemblycontrolled with adaptive electronic controls and mon-itors. The hydraulic system of the transmission con-sists of the transmission fluid, fluid passages,hydraulic valves, and various line pressure controlcomponents. An input clutch assembly which housesthe underdrive, overdrive, and reverse clutches isused. It also utilizes separate holding clutches: 2nd/ 4th gear and Low/Reverse. The primary mechanicalcomponents of the transmission consist of the follow-ing:
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Three multiple disc input clutches
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Two multiple disc holding clutches
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Four hydraulic accumulators
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Two planetary gear sets
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Hydraulic oil pump
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Valve body
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Solenoid/Pressure switch assemblyControl of the transmission is accomplished byfully adaptive electronics. Optimum shift schedulingis accomplished through continuous real-time sensorfeedback information provided to the TransmissionControl Module (TCM) portion of the PowertrainControl Module (PCM).The TCM is the heart of the electronic control sys-tem and relies on information from various directand indirect inputs (sensors, switches, etc.) to deter-mine driver demand and vehicle operating condi-tions. With this information, the TCM can calculateand perform timely and quality shifts through vari-ous output or control devices (solenoid pack, trans-mission control relay, etc.).The TCM also performs certain self-diagnosticfunctions and provides comprehensive information(sensor data, DTC’s, etc.) which is helpful in properdiagnosis and repair. This information can be viewedwith the DRB
scan tool.
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