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Multi Plate Drive and Brake Clutches




Multi plate Drive and Brake Clutches:







Clutch Released







Clutch Applied







Located in the main case are four drive and five brake clutches. When cushioned hydraulic control pressure is applied, the clutches engage smoothly with a slight delay.

The valve body activates the various drive and brake clutches in a coded sequence to transmit engine drive torque to the planetary gear set providing the various output shaft ratios.

The clutches are multiplate units with both steel and friction plates. The friction plates are single sided.