Torque converter HONDA CR-V 1999 RD1-RD3 / 1.G User Guide

Regulator Valve
The regulator valve maintains constant hydraulic pressure from the ATF pump to the hydraullc control system, while also
furnishing fluid to the lubricating system and torque converter. Fluid from the ATF pump flows through B and B'. Fluid
entering from B flows through the valve orifice to the A cavity. This pressure of the A cavity pushes the regulator valve to
the right side. and this movement of the regulator valve uncovers the fluid port to the torque converter and the relief
valve. The fluid flows out to the torque converter and the relief valve, and the regulator valve moves to the left side.
According to the level of the hydraulic pressure through B, the position of the regulator valve changes and the amount of
fluid from B,through the torque converter also changes. This operation is continued, maintaining the line pressure.
NOTE; When used, "|eft" or "right" indicates direction on the illustration below.
ENGINE NOT RUNNING
STATOR SHAFT ABM
Stator Reaction Hydraulic Pressurs Control
Increases in hydraulic pressure according to torque are performed by the regulator valve using stator torque reaction. The
stator shaft is splined to the stator in the torque converter, and its arm end contacts the regulator spring cap When the
vehicle is accelerating or climbing (Torque Converter Range), stator torque reaction acts on the stator shaft, and the stator
arm pushes the regulator spring cap in the direction of the arrow in proportion to the reaction. The stator reaction spring
compresses, and the regulator valve moves to increase the line pressure. Line pressure reaches its maximum when the
stator torque reaction reaches its maximum.
TOROUE CONVERTER
REGULATON VALVE
STATOR REACTION
TOR SPRING CAP
(cont'd)
ENGINE RUNNING
To TOROUE CONVERTER Lubtication
STATONSTASHAFTATOF SHAFT ARM
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Hydraulic Flow
General Chart of Hydraulic Pressure
ATF pump - Regulator Valve -a LinePressure 5 Modulator Pressure - Linear Solenoid
| - Clutch Pressure
L- Toroue Converter Pressure
L LUbrication Pressure
Distribution ol Hydraulic Pressure
. Regulator Valve -"- Torque Converter Pressure
L- Lubrication PressureI To regulate Line Pressure
. Manual Valve To select Line Pressure - Clutch Pressure
. Modulator Valve Modulator Pressure -- ---- Shift Control Solenoid Valves
f- Lock-up Control Solenoid valves
L Linear Solenoid
. 1-2 Shift Valve ---
. 2-3 Shift Valve -- t- Clutch Pressure
. 3-4 Shift Valve I
PORT NO,DESCRIPTION OF PRESSUREPORT NO,DESCRIPTION OF PRESSURE
1LINE15lST-HOLD CLUTCH
LIN E1ST-HOLD CLUTCH
't'LINE171ST-HOLD CLUTCH
2LINE181ST-HOLD CLUTCH
3LINE202ND CLUTCH
3'LINE20A2ND ACCUMULATOR
3"LINE303RD CLUTCH
LINE404TH CLUTCH
LINE414TH CLUTCH
LINELINEAR SOLENOID
590TOROUE CONVERTER
MODULATE91TOROUE CONVERTER
6AMODULATE (SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOIOVALVE A)92TOROUE CONVERTER
MODULATE (SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID
VALVE B)93ATF COOLER
IVODULATE (LOCK.UP CONTROL SOLENOID
VALVE A)94TOROUE CONVERTER
MODUTATE (LOCK-UP CONTROL SOLENOID
VALVE B)95LUBRICATION
6D'MODULATE (LOCK-UP CONTROL SOLENOID
VALVE B)TOROUE CONVERTER
7LIN E97TOROUE CONVERTER
8LINE/CPC99SUCTION
ILINExDRAIN
101ST CLUTCHHIXHIGH POSITION DRAIN
{cont'd)
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Description
Hydraulic Flow (cont'dl
lll Position
As the engine turns, the ATF pump starts to operate. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is drawn from (99) and dis-charged into (1). Then, ATF flowing from the ATF pump becomes line pressure ('l). Line pressure (1) js regulated by theregulator valve. Torque converter inlet pressure {92) enters (94) of the torque conveTter through the lock-up shift valve anddischarges into (90) The torque converter check valve prevents torque converter pressure from rising. Under this condi-tion, hydraulic pressure is not applied to the clutches.
NOTE;
. When used. "|eft" o. "right" indicates direction on the hvdraulic circutt.. The hydraulic circuit shows the '97 - 98 models {7 positions}; the '99 - 00 models (6 positions) is similar.
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E] or E Position ('97 - 98 Models), and D Position ('99 - 00 Modelsl
1. lst Gear
Fluid flow through the torque converter circuit is the same as in E] position. Line pressure flows to the manual valve
and the modulator valve. Line pressure changes to modulator pressure (6) at the modulator valve and to line pressure
{4) at the manual valve. Modulator pressure (6) flows to the left end of the 1-2 shift valve and the 3-4 shift valve
because shift control solenoid valve A is turned oFF and B is turned oN by the PcM. The 1-2 shift valve is moved to
the right side. Line pressure {4) changes to 'lst clutch pressure (10} at the 1-2 shift valve and the orifice The 1st clutch
pressure (10) is applied to the 1st clutch and the 1st accumulator; the vehicle will move as the engine power is trans-
mitted.
NOTE:
. When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.
. The hvd rau lic circuit shows th e '97 - 98 models (7 positions); the '99 - 00 models {6 positions) issimilar.
(cont'dl
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E Position
Fluid flow through the torque converter circuit is the same as in N position. Line pressure (1) changes to line pressure (3)
and flows to the 1-2 shift valve. Line pressure (3) changes to line pressure (3') at the 1-2 shift valve and flows to the servo
vaive. The servo valve is moved to the right side (Reverse range position) and uncovers the port to allow line pressure (3")
to the manual valve. Line pressure (3') from the 1-2 shift valve flows through the servo valve to the manual valve and
changes to 4th clutch pressure (40). The 4th clutch pressure (40) is applied to the 4th clutch, and the 4th clutch is engaged.
R€verse Inhibitor Control
When the @ position is selected while the vehicle is moving forward at speeds over 6 mph (10 km/h), the PCM outputs the
1st speed signal to shift control solenoid valves A and B; shift control solenoid valve A is turned OFF, shift control solenoid
valve B is turned ON. The 1-2 shift valve is moved to the right side and covers the port to stop line pressure (3') to the
servo valve. Line pressure {3') is not applied to the servo valve, and 4th clutch pressure (40} is not applied to the 4th
clutch, as a result, power is not transmitted to the reverse direction.
NOTE:
. When used, "lelt" ot " right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.
. The hvdraulic circuit shows the '97 - 98 models (7 positions); the '99 - 00 models (6 positions) is similar'
(cont'd)
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Description
Hydraulic Flow (cont'dl
E Position
Fluid flow through the torque converter circuit is the same as in fl position. Line pressure ( 1) changes to line pressure (3)
and flows to the 1-2 shift valve. Line pressure (3) changes to line pressure {3') at the 1-2 shift valve and flows to the servovalve. The servo valve is moved to the right side (Reverse range position) and uncovers the port to allow line pressure (3")
to the manual valve as in E position. Line pressure (3") from the servo valve is intercepted by the manual valve. Hydraulicpressure is not supplied to the clutches, and power is not transmitted.
NOTE:
. When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.. The hydraulic circuit shows the '97 - 98 models (7 positions); the '99 - 00 models (6 positions) issimilar.
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Lock-up System
TOROUE CONVERTER
In E position ('97 - 98 models) and in E position ('99 -
OO models) (3rd and 4th), and E position ('97 - 98 mod-
els) and in E position with Over-Drive (O/D) is OFF (by
pressing the O/D switch) ('99 - 00 models) (3rd), pressur-
ized fluid is drained from the back of the torque convert-
er through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to
be held against the torque converter cover, As this takes
Dlace, the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as th8
engine crankshaft. Together with the hydraulic control,
the PCM optimizes the timing of the lock-up system.
Under certain condltions. the lock-up clutch is appli€d
during deceleration, in 3rd and 4th gear.
The lock-up system controls the range of lock-up sccord-
ing to lock-up control solenoid valves A and B, and ths
linear solenoid. When lock-up control solenoid valves A
and B activate. modulator pressure changes. Lock-up
control solenoid valves A and B are mounted on the out-
side of the torque converter housing, and the linear
solenoid is mounted on the transmission housing. They
are controlled bv the PCM.
The table below shows the lock-up conditions for lock-up
control solenoid valves and linear solenoid pressure.
LINEAR SOLENOID PRESSURE
(cont'd)
LOCK.UP CONTROL' VALVE
LOCK.UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE
AB
MODULATORPf,ESSURE
MAINSHAFT
COUNTERSHAFT
SUB.SHAFT
Lock-up
Conditions
Lock-up Conirol
Solenoid valveLinaal
Solenoid
PrgssulsAB
Lock-up OFFOFFOFFHigh
Lock-up, HalfONDuty operation
OFF - ONLow
Lock-up, FullONONHigh
Lock-up
during
deceleration
ONDuty operation
OFF - ON
RELIEF VALVE
LOCK'UP TIMINGVALVE
COOLER RELIEF VALVE
ATF COOLERATF STRAINER
ATF PUMP
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Description
Lock-up System (cont'dl
Lock-up Clutch
L Ooeration (clutch on)
With the lock-up clutch on, the fluid in the chamber between the torque convener cover and the lock-uD oiston is drainedoff, and the converter fluid exerts pressure through the piston against the torque converter cover, As a result, the conven-er turbine is locked to the converter cover. This bipasses the converter, placing the vehicle in direct drive.
LOCK,UP PISTON
The power flows by way of:
Engine
+
Drive plate
Torque converter cover
I
Lock-up piston
t
Damper spring
{
Turbine
Mainshaft
IOROUECOVER
Operation (clutch off)
With the lock-up clutch off, the fluid flows in the reverse of "clutch on." As a result, the lock-up piston moves away fromthe converter cover, and the torque converter lock-up is released.
Engine
I
Drive plate
{
Torque converter cover
{
Pump
I
Turbine
{
Mainshaft
TOROUECOVER
To ATF cooler{(1\\n1INLET
t
Jtl
ort
MAIf{SHAFT
MAII{SHAFT
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TOROUE CONVERTER
No Lock-up
. Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve A: OFF
. Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve B: OFF
. Linear Solenoid Pressure: High
The pressurized fluid regulated by the modulator works
on both ends of the lock-up shift valve. Under this condi-
tion, the pressures working on both ends of the lock-up
shift valve are equal. and the lock-up shift valve is
moved to the right side by the tension of the valve
spring. Fluid trom the ATF pump will flow through the
left side of the lock-up clutch to the torque converter; the
lock-up clutch is OFF.
NOTE: When us€d, "|eft" and "right" indicates direction
on the hydraulic circuit.
+ LINEAR SOLENOID PRESSURE
(cont'd)
LOCK.UP CONTROLSOI-ENOID VALVE
MOOULATORPRESSURE
MAINSHAFT
COUNTERSHAFTRELIEF VALVE
LOCK-UP TIMINGVALVE
i COOLER RELIEF VALVE
ATF STRAINERATF COOLER
ATF PUMP
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Description
Lock-up System (cont'dl
a
a
Half Lock-up
Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve A: ON
Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve B: Duty Operation
OFF - ON
Linear Solenoid Pressure: Low
The PCM switches solenoid valve A on to release modu-
lator pressure in the left cavity of the lock-up shift valve.
Modulator pressure in the right cavity of the lock-up
shift valve overcomes the spring force, and the lock-up
shift valve is moved to the left side.
Line pressure is then separated into the two passages to
the torque converter; torque converter inner pressure
enters into right side to engage the lock-up clutch, and
torque convener back Dressure enters into left side to
disengage the lock-up clutch.
Back pressure (F2) is regulated by the lock-up control
valve, whereas the position of the lock-up timing valve
is determined by linear solenoid pressure and tension of
the valve spring. Also the position of the lock-up control
valve is determined by the back pressure of the lock-up
control valve. torque converter pressure (regulated by
the torque converter check valve), and modulator pres-
sure (determined by the lock-up control solenoid valve
B). The PCM switches lock-up control solenoid valve B
on and off rapidly (duty operation), under certajn condi-
tions, to regulate back pressur€ (F2) and lock the torque
convertef.
NOTE: When used, "left" and "right" indicates direction
on the hvdraulic circuit.
+ LINEAR SOLENOID PRESSURE
TOFOUE CONVERTER
L(rcK.UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE
AB
MODULATORPNESSURE
MAINSHAFT
COUNIERSHAFTRELIEF VALVE
L(rcK-UP TIMINGVALVE
COOLER RELIEF VALVE
ATF STRAINER
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ATF COOLER
ATF PUMP
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