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Introduction ................................................................. 3 Electronic Transmission Control Module ................... 25
Menu
Powertrain Component Location ................................. 4 Input Components (STIC Steer) ............................... 26
Transmission Oil Flow ................................................. 5 Input Components (Wheel Steer) ............................. 27
Help Torque Converter Component Location ...................... 6 Input Components ..................................................... 28
Torque Converter (Converter Drive) ............................ 7 Sensor and Switch Inputs ......................................... 29
Index Torque Converter Hydraulic System Schematic ......... 8 Output Components .................................................. 30
Torque Converter Inlet Ratio Control Valve ................. 9 Transmission Clutch Solenoid Control Valves ........... 31
Torque Converter Outlet Relief Valve ........................ 10 R1700G Integration Messages on CAT Data Link .... 32
Torque Converter Updrive Transfer Housing ............. 11 Transmission Control Diagnostic Access .................. 33
Torque Converter Updrive Transfer gears ................. 12 Check The System (Practical Task)........................... 34
Transmission Oil Pump ............................................. 13
Torque Converter Scavenge Pump ........................... 14
Transmission Hydraulic Control Group ...................... 15
Transmission Hydraulic System Operation (Neutral) 16
Transmission Hydraulic System Operation
(First Speed Forward) ............................................... 17
Transmission Pressure Tap Location......................... 18
Torque Converter and Transmission Pressure Tap
Locations .................................................................. 19
Transmission ............................................................. 20
Output Transfer Gears ............................................... 21
Axle Group ................................................................ 22
Axle Oil Cooling (if equipped).................................... 23
Electronic Transmission Control System ................... 24
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• Introduction:

Menu • Schematic colour

code:
• Testing &
Help Adjusting
procedures:
• Serviceman’s
Index
Handouts:

Introduction
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 • Powertrain
Components:
Menu

Help

Index

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Powertrain Component Location

(1) Engine, (2) Torque converter, (3) Torque converter updrive gears,
(4) Upper driveshaft, (5) Transmission, (6) Transmission planetary group,
(7) Output transfer gears, (8) Rear drive pinion, (9) Rear driveshaft,
(10) Front drive pinion, (11) Centre driveshaft, (12) Centre bearing (13) Front driveshaft,
(14) Front differential, (15) Rear differential.
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Transmission Oil Flow

(1) Transmission oil cooler, (2) Torque converter housing, (3) Torque converter,
(4) Updrive transfer gearcase, (5) Lubrication line, (6) Transmission oil pump,
(7) Transmission oil filter, (8) Transmission hydraulic control valve, (9) Transmission,
(10) Case, (11) Torque converter scavenge pump,
(12) Torque converter outlet relief valve, (13) Screen magnetic.
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• The torque
2 converter provides
Menu a fluid coupling in
1 torque converter
drive
Help - All speeds
forward and
reverse
Index 1. Torque converter. 2. Torque converter outlet relief valve.
• Mounted on the
torque converter
housing are the:
3 4 (2) Torque
converter outlet
relief valve
(4) Transmission oil
pump

• The torque
converter
3. Torque converter scavenge pump. 4. Transmission oil pump.
scavenge pump is
mounted on the
Torque Converter Component Location back of the
hydraulic
implement pump

• The torque
converter inlet
ratio control valve
is located in the
transmission
hydraulic control
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TURBINE
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• Torque Converter in
Torque Converter
Menu TORQUE CONVERTER
INLET OIL Drive
STATOR
• Oil flows from the
Help torque converter
inlet ratio control
valve to the
Index impeller

• The impeller
directs the oil into
the blades of the
turbine and causes
the turbine to
rotate
TORQUE CONVERTER
OUTLET OIL
• The turbine and
the output shaft
rotate slower than
the engine and the
impeller, but with
Torque Converter (Converter Drive) increased torque
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Converter Inlet Oil
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,,,Lubrication Oil 1 • The output transfer
gear case is the
Menu reservoir for the
Tank Oil
3 transmission oil
system
Help
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hydraulic control
Index
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valve divides the
oil flow between
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converter and
transmission
hydraulic systems
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Torque Converter Hydraulic System Schematic

(1) Transmission hydraulic control valve, (2) Transmission oil filter, (3) Torque converter,
(4) Transmission oil pump, (5) Torque converter outlet relief valve, (6) Magnetic screen,
(7) Oil system reservoir, (8) Transmission oil cooler.
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MODULATION • Torque converter

RELIEF VALVE inlet ratio control
Menu valve controls
maximum oil
SECOND AND FOURTH
pressure supplied
Help to the converter

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SPEED SELECTOR SPOOL
CONVERTER INLET
RATIO VALVE

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Index LOAD PISTON
DIRECTIONAL
SELECTOR

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SPOOL

PRESSURE
DIFFERENTIAL
VALVE

FIRST AND THIRD SPEED

SELECTOR SPOOL

Torque Converter Inlet Ratio Control Valve

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• Controls maximum
oil pressure in the
Menu torque converter.

• Mounted on the
Help left side of the
converter cover.

Index • Adjustment is
made using shims.

Torque Converter Outlet Relief Valve

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• Torque converter
updrive housing:
Menu
• Raises the
driveshaft height
Help to clear the rear
differential
assembly
Index
• Provides drive for
the hydraulic
pumps

Torque Converter Updrive Transfer Housing

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• Torque converter
updrive and pump
Menu 7 9 drive components
1
Help 3

Index

5
4
4
6

Torque Converter Updrive Transfer Gears

(1) Output yoke, (2) Gear, (3) Torque converter, (4) Pump drive gear, (5) Drive gear,
(6) Drive gear for the transmission oil pump, (7) Idler gear, (8) Drive gear for the
implement pump, torque converter scavenge pump, steering brake and pilot pump
and axle cooling pump (if equipped), (9) Torque converter updrive gear housing.
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1 • Transmission oil
pump
Menu components:
2
• Transmission oil
Help pump is a single
section gear type
pump
Index 1. Transmission oil pump. 2. Transmission oil filter.
• Transmission oil
filter is located
above the updrive
box
4
• Transmission oil
filter is fitted with a
bypass valve in
case the filter
3 becomes blocked

3. Magnetic screen. 4. Transmission oil cooler. • Transmission oil

cooler uses engine
coolant to cool oil
Transmission Oil Pump returning from the
torque converter to
the transmission
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• Torque converter
scavenge pump is
Menu a single section
gear type pump.

Help • Wire gauze screen

prevents debris
entering the pump
Index
• Oil leakage within
the torque
converter is
returned to the
transmission oil
reservoir by the
torque converter
scavenge pump

Torque Converter Scavenge Pump

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MODULATION • Located on top of

RELIEF VALVE the transmission
Menu planetary group

• Regulate and
SECOND AND FOURTH
Help control the oil

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SPEED SELECTOR SPOOL
CONVERTER INLET supply to the
RATIO VALVE torque converter,

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Index LOAD PISTON transmission
DIRECTIONAL clutches and
SELECTOR

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SPOOL lubrication circuit

PRESSURE
DIFFERENTIAL
VALVE

FIRST AND THIRD SPEED

SELECTOR SPOOL

Transmission Hydraulic Control Group

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• Transmission
hydraulic system,
Menu transmission in
B
6 1 5 4 neutral

Help E • The electronic

C transmission
control energizes
Index the No.3 solenoid.
Oil flow from the
D
solenoid valve
moves the selector

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3
2
spool. Oil from the

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5
selector and
1
pressure control

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F

6
valve flows
through the orifice
to the No.3 speed
clutch

4
• In neutral the
forward and
Transmission Hydraulic System Operation (Neutral) reverse solenoids
are not energized.
Oil flow to the
directional
clutches is blocked
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• Transmission
hydraulic system,
Menu transmission in
B
6 1 5 4 first speed forward

Help E • Electronic
C transmission
control energizes
Index clutch solenoids
D No.2 and No.6. Oil

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from solenoid

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2
3 valve No.2 moves
5 the directional

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1
clutch selector

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spool (F).
Directional clutch
F
oil flows from the
6 selector spool into
the forward
directional clutch
G 4
• Oil from solenoid
Transmission Hydraulic System Operation (First Speed Forward) valve No.6 moves
selector spool (G)
and sends oil
through the orifice
to clutches No.4
and No.6
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• Transmission
1
pressure tap
Menu location

Help
3

Index 2

Transmission Pressure Tap Location

(1) (P1) - Speed clutch, (2) (P2) - Direction clutch, (3) (P3) - Torque converter inlet,
(4) (LP) - Plug for the load piston.

Notice
Always refer to the Service Manual for the correct adjusting procedure
and specifications.
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• Torque converter
2
Menu 1 and transmission
pressure tap
location
(1) Pressure tap for
Help converter inlet
(P3)
(2) Pressure tap for
Index 1. Pressure tap for converter inlet (P3). 2. Pressure tap for converter outlet. converter outlet
(3) Pressure tap for
transmission
4 lubrication
(4) Pressure tap for
transmission oil
3 pump

Notice
Always refer to the
Service Manual for the
correct adjusting
procedure and
3. Pressure tap for transmission lubrication. 4. Pressure tap for transmission oil pump.
specifications.

Torque Converter and Transmission Pressure Tap Locations Notice

Make sure the engine
is stopped, the parking
Sudden movement of the machine or release of oil under pressure can brake engaged and all
cause injury to persons on or near the machine. hydraulic pressure
released before any
fitting, hose or
Notice component is
All tests and adjustments must be made with the oil in the transmission loosened, tightened,
hydraulic control system at normal operating temperature. removed or adjusted.
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• The transmission
has six clutches
Menu that give four
forward and four
reverse speeds
Help
• Transmission
output is directly to
Index the output transfer
gears

• Transmission input
comes from the
torque converter

• A speed clutch and

a direction clutch
must be engaged
to transmit power

Transmission
Transmission Selection Clutches Engaged in Transmission
Neutral 3
First Speed Forward 2 and 6
Second Speed Forward 2 and 5
Third Speed Forward 2 and 4
Fourth Speed Forward 2 and 3
First Speed Reverse 1 and 6
Second Speed Reverse 1 and 5
Third Speed Reverse 1 and 4
Fourth Speed Reverse 1 and 3
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• Output transfer
2 gear components
Menu
3 • Lubrication is
provided by
Help Splash feed from
4
return oil in the
bottom of the case
Index

6
5

Output Transfer Gears

(1) Case assembly, (2) Drive gear, (3) Output shaft, (4) Output gear,
(5) Yoke assembly rear, (6) Yoke assembly front.
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• Axle group
1 2 3 4 components
Menu
• The rear
differential is a NO
Help SPIN arrangement

• The differential
Index sends the same
amount of torque
to each wheel

• The final drive

causes the last
speed reduction
and torque
increase in the
5 6 7 drivetrain

Axle Group

(1) Final drive carrier, (2) Final drive sun gear, (3) Brake discs,
(4) Differential and bevel gear, (5) Final drive planetary gears, (6) Final drive ring gear,
(7) Axle shaft.
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2 • Axle oil cooling

pumps mounted to
Menu 1 the rear of the
1 steering, brake and
pilot pump
Help
• Each axle has its
own closed system
Index 1. Axle oil coolers. 2. Axle oil cooling pump.
• Axle oil coolers are
mounted on the
fan side of the
AXLE OIL radiator
COOLING
SUCTION

SUCTION
SCREEN

SCREEN
PUMPS

• Helps cool axle

housings and
brake components
OIL COOLER OIL COOLER

• Bypass relief vale

fitted to each axle
Axle oil cooling layout. FRONT AXLE REAR AXLE
oil cooling pump

Axle Oil Cooling (if equipped)

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Transmission • Electronic
Stic Controller
Start Relay transmission
Menu Shift Handle (Wheel Steer) control system:
Backup Alarm
- Inputs to the
Engine Speed Sensor electronic
Help Transmission Output Speed Ride Control Solenoid transmission
Remote Control Switch control are
1st Gear Solenoid
shown on the left
Index Auto/Manual Shift Switch 2nd Gear Solenoid hand side of the
diagram
Auto/Off/On Ride Control 3rd Gear Solenoid - Outputs from the
electronic
4th Gear Solenoid transmission
Parking Brake Pressure control are shown
Forward Solenoid
on the right hand
Steering Lock Switch Reverse Solenoid side of the
Option Code Connector diagram
Key Start Switch
Transmission Neutralizer • The electronic
CAT Data Link transmission
control is the heart
of the
Electronic Transmission Control System transmission
electrical system

• The electronic
transmission
control receives
various inputs and
sends a response
through an output
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• The electronic
transmission
Menu control is
connected to the
CMS through the
Help CAT Data Link

• Fault information
Index can be viewed on
the CMS panel or
with the Electronic
Technician (ET)

• The electronic
transmission
control has two
types of inputs:
- Switch type
- Sensor type

• The electronic
transmission
Electronic Transmission Control Module control sends
electrical signals
through the
various outputs
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• Input components
(STIC steer)
Menu 3 5 (1) Direction
1 Switch
(2) Upshift Switch
Help (3) Downshift
4 switch
(4) Transmission/
Index STIC controller. 5. Auto shift switch. steering lock
lever
(5) auto shift
switch
5
1-4 • STIC controller
used with STIC
steering

• Electronic
transmission
control changes
Component location. transmission
output in response
to input from the
Input Components (STIC Steer) STIC controller

• With auto shift

engaged the
transmission will
shift to the highest
speed dictated by
the preset shift
points
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2 • Transmission shift
3 control lever is
Menu used in
1 conjunction with
the steering wheel
Help option

Index Transmission control lever. 3. Transmission auto shift switch. • The transmission
neutral lock
mechanically locks
the shift control
1-2 3 lever in the neutral
position

• When the auto shift

switch is in the
manual position,
the transmission
shifts to the exact
Component location. gear and direction
selected by the
operator
Input Components (Wheel Steer)
• The gear selected
on the shift control
lever is as high as
the transmission
will upshift to
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• The start switch

1 sends a signal to
Menu the electronic
transmission
control when the
Help switch is turned to
2 3 the start position
2. Auto shift switch 3. Auto shift switch
Index 1. Key start switch. STIC steer. wheel steer. • If the shift
directional control
switch is in neutral,
the control sends
4 power to the start
relay to start the
engine

5 • The transmission
auto shift switches
select either
automatic or
4. Remote control switch. 5. Ride control switch. manual shifting

• The remote control

Input Components switch prevents
faults being logged
by the electronic
transmission
control when the
machine is under
remote control
operation
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• The electronic
Menu
1 transmission
2 control uses
engine speed
sensor information
Help to set transmission
shift points

Index 1. Engine speed sensor. 2. Transmission speed sensor. • Engine speed

sensor information
is sent to the CMS
via the Data Link
3 • The electronic
transmission
4 control uses
transmission
speed sensor
information to set
transmission shift
3. Parking brake pressure switch. 4. Transmission neutralizer switch. points and control
the ride control
system
Sensor and Switch Inputs
• Transmission
speed sensor
information is sent
to the CMS via the
Data Link
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1 • The electronic
transmission
Menu 2 control activates
the transmission
clutch solenoid
Help control valves to
direct pilot oil to
the ends of the
Index 1. Transmission
Item. clutch solenoid control valves. 2. Ride control solenoid. control spool, the
control spool
shifts to direct
pressure oil to the
transmission
clutches
3
4
• The electronic
transmission
control energizes
and de-energizes
the ride control
3. Start relay. 4. Backup alarm. solenoid based on
inputs received
Output Components • When the key start
switch is turned to
the start position
the electronic
transmission
control will
activate the start
relay if all starting
conditions are
satisfied
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• The clutch solenoid

control valves are
Menu located in the
1
transmission
hydraulic controls
Help
5 • Two position three
way clutch
Index solenoid control
3 valve normally
4 open

• Two clutch
solenoid control
valves energized:
• One speed clutch
• One directional
clutch

• Chart showing:
• Speed
• Clutch solenoid
Transmission Clutch Solenoid Control Valves control
valve energized
Speed Solenoids Energized Clutches Engaged • Clutches engaged
1-F 2, 6 2, 6
2-F 2, 5 2, 5
3-F 2, 4 2, 4
4-F 2, 3 2, 3
N 3 3
1-R 1, 6 1, 6
2-R 1, 5 1, 5
3-R 1, 4 1, 4
4-R 1, 3 1, 3
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PARAMETER FUNCTION
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ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL TO ECM • Integration

Transmission gear status Directional Shift management Actual gear messages on CAT
Menu Data Link
TRANSMISSION CONTROL TO CATERPILLAR MONITORING SYSTEM

Help Parking brake Monitoring On / Off

Engine speed Monitoring R.P.M

Index Ground speed Monitoring Km/h

Actual gear Monitoring F-N-R / 1-2-3-4
Diagnostics Monitoring MID-CID-FMI
CATERPILLAR MONITORING SYSTEM TO TRANSMISSION CONTROL
Harness code (R1700G) Machine identification
E.C.M TO CATERPILLAR MONITORING SYSTEM
Engine coolant temperature Monitoring Suit 3176C
Engine coolant level Monitoring Low / OK
Engine oil pressure Monitoring Suit 3176C
Diagnostics Monitoring MID - CID - FMI

R1700G Integration Messages on CAT Data Link

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• The electronic
transmission
Menu control can detect
transmission
system faults
Help through its
diagnostic system

Index • Fault information

can be accessed
via the Caterpillar
Monitoring System,
scroll box and
diagnostic
connector or the
Electronic
Technician (ET)

Transmission Control Diagnostic Access

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• Explain tasks:
Menu • Service Manual:

Help

Index

Check The System

(Practical Task)

Always check the Service Manual for the correct specifications and
testing and adjusting procedures.