System Description and Functional Operation

The alpha-numeric code used to identify the 41TE Transaxle can be broken down as follows: 4 = Four speed, T = Transverse mounted 1 = Medium duty, E = Electronically controlled A = All-wheel Drive

The hydraulic/mechanical part of the transaxle consists of the following:
- Three multiple disc input clutches
- Two multiple disc grounded clutches
- Four hydraulic accumulators
- Two planetary gear sets
- Hydraulic pump
- Valve body
- Solenoid pack

The hydraulics of the transaxle provide shift select functions, main line pressure regulation, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) and cooler flow control.

The electronics of the transaxle consist of various input sensors and output devices which, when working in unison with the hydraulic/mechanical portion of the system, provide for optimum shifting, adaptive controls and information about system faults that may occur.