AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OUTLINE[LA4AX-EL (CD4E)]

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• The automatic transaxle is a four-speed, front wheel drive automatic transaxle with electronic controls for:

― Electronic pressure control for shift quality

― Shift scheduling

― 3-2 shift timing

― Engine braking using coast clutch

― TCC control

• The transaxle features a four element torque converter with a TCC and a geartrain that includes:

― Compound planetary gear set

― Chain drive

― Planetary gear set final drive

― Pinion and side gear differential

• The hydraulic control system of the transaxle has five solenoids that control:

― Shift feel, through line pressure control

― Shift scheduling, through shift valve positioning control

― Modulated application of the TCC

― Timing of 3-2 shifts

― Engine braking using coast clutch