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Main Components and Functions




Main Components and Functions

Overview of Construction and Function










Planetary Gear Sets

The individual gears are shifted by means of 2 planetary gear sets, connected one behind the other.


Clutches and Bands

The individual ratios are selected by means of 4 multi-plate clutches, a brake band and a roller One-Way Clutch (OWC).

The components are controlled by the PCM through Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) solenoid valves.