AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DESCRIPTION

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

- Electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid for shift quality

- Shift scheduling

- 3-2 shift timing

- Coast braking

- Torque converter clutch control

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

- Compound planetary gearset

- Chain drive

- Planetary gearset 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 torque converter clutch

- Timing of 3-2 shifts

- Engine braking during coast operation