TCM ISUZU TF SERIES 2004 Workshop Manual

CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION 7A1-3

DESCRIPTION
CONSTRUCTION



































1 Converter Housing 6 Low Clutch 11 Oil Pump
2 Torque Converter 7 Low & Reverse Brake 12 Control Valve
3 High Clutch 8 Output Shaft 13 Low One-way Clutch
4 Reverse Clutch 9 Extension Housing 14 Parking Gear
5 2-4 Brake 10 Input Shaft

Figure 1. Construction of Automatic Transmission

The JR405E automatic transmission is electrically controlled by a microcomputer transmission control module
(TCM). There are four forward speeds and one reverse speed.
This JR405E automatic transmission employs a clutch pressure direct control system (Direct Electronic Shift
Control: DESC) using a duty cycle type solenoid, which ensures high shift quality.
This transmission also controls learning and constantly checks the time of each clutch and brake required for
the speed change to match this time with the target value for the optimum speed change.

The TCM will automatically select the most appropriate shift points and lock-up points depending on the
throttle opening angle, the vehicle speed and the vehicle load.
If any trouble arises in the vehicle sensor, throttle sensor, solenoid, etc., the fail-safe control function is
activated to keep the running performance.
Problems with the sensors, the solenoids can be quickly detected with the self diagnosis procedure described
in this manual.

The JR405E automatic transmission consists of the torque converter, the oil pump, the input shaft, the out put
shaft, the planetary gears and the control valve.
The gear train consists of two planetary gear sets and three multiple plate clutches in combination with two
multiple plate brakes and a one-way clutch.
2WD
4WD

7A1-6 CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION
ELECTRONIC CONTROL COMPONENTS LOCATION

4WD Only 4WD Only
Instrument panel (Meter)







Speed meter (2WD Only)
Shift position indicator lamp
POWER DRIVE, 3rd START
indicator lamp
A/T OIL TEMP indicator lamp
CHECK TRANS indicator lam
p

Brake pedal





Brake Switch
Select lever








Power Drive
, 3rd Start select switch
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Electrical source






Ignition
Battery voltage
Speed sensor
Turbine sensor
Inhibitor switch
ATF thermo sensor
High clutch oil pressure switch
2-4 brake oil pressure switch
Low & Reverse brake oil pressure
switch
Line pressure solenoid
Low clutch solenoid
High clutch solenoid
2-4 brake solenoid
Low & Reverse brake solenoid
Lock-up solenoid
Transmission
Transfer Control Module
Transfer




4L mode switch
Engine




Engine speed sensor
Throttle Position Sensor


Engine Control Module (ECM)
Data link connector

CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION 7A1-7

TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT (TCM) PERIPHERAL CIRCUIT



































































Figure 4. TCM Peripheral Circuit

CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION 7A1-11


The JR405E consists of two sets of planetary gears, which are called front planetary gear and rear
planetary gear.

The sun gear of front planetary gear is fixed to the drive plates of 2-4 brake and reverse clutch.

The planetary carrier of front planetary gear is fixed to the drum of low clutch, the drive plates of low &
reverse brake and the hub of high clutch.

The internal gear of front planetary gear and the planetary carrier of rear planetary gear are connected as
one, and they are fixed to output shaft.

The sun gear of rear planetary gear is fixed to input shaft.

The internal gear of rear planetary gear is fixed to the hub of low clutch.

Clutch and Brake

Basic structure of the clutch and brake is shown in the figures below.

In the figure A, the clutch plates (drive plate and driven plate) are in the fluid so that they slip against each
other transmitting no power.

Figure B shows the condition where the oil pressure is acting on the piston. The clutch plates are fitted
to each other under pressure transmitting the rotations of the clutch drum to the clutch hub.

When the oil pressure is removed from the piston, the clutch returns to the condition in the figure A by the
return spring.


Figure 13. Basic Construction of Clutch and Brake

Low Clutch, High Clutch and Reverse Clutch (Multi-Plate Clutch)

The multi-plate clutch is composed of drive plates and driven plates. By applying the oil pressure onto
the end surface of the plates, the clutch is engaged or disengaged. The oil pressure is adjusted with the
control valve according to the signal from the TCM.

All clutches use dish plates to prevent uncontrolled operation of the clutches when engaged, causing a
shock.

For the reverse clutch, a piston check ball is used to release the oil pressure for the purpose of preventing
the clutch drag due to oil pressure generated by residual ATF because of the centrifugal force while the
clutch is racing (under no oil pressure).

For the low clutch and high clutch, a centrifugal balance chamber always full of ATF is provided to offset
the excessive oil pressure, for the purpose of preventing the clutch drag due to oil pressure generated by
residual ATF because of the centrifugal force while the clutch is racing (under no oil pressure).

The solenoid in the control valve is driven based on the speed change signal from TCM and moves the
shift valve, thereby engaging the drive plate and driven plate through the piston of each clutch.

Resultantly, elements of the planetary gear unit are combined.

When the oil pressure is removed, the piston returns to the original position by the force of the return
spring.

CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION 7A1-13

2-4 Brake and Low & Reverse Brake (Multi-Plate Brake)

The multi-plate brake is composed of drive plates and driven plates. By applying the oil pressure onto
the end surface of the plates, the clutch is engaged or disengaged. The oil pressure is adjusted with the
control valve according to the signal from the TCM.

All brakes use dish plates to prevent uncontrolled operation of the clutches when engaged, causing a
shock.

The solenoid in the control valve is driven based on the speed change signal from TCM and moves the
shift valve, thereby engaging the drive plate and driven plate through the piston of each clutch.

Resultantly, rotation of each element of the planetary gear unit is fixed.

When the oil pressure is removed, the piston returns to the original position by the force of the return
spring.




Figure 19. Construction of 2-4 Brake
Figure 20. Construction of Low & Reverse Brake

Low One-way Clutch

The low one-way clutch employs the sprag which locks the counterclockwise rotation of the front planetary
carrier and rear internal gear.

The one-way clutch outer race is fitted with the low clutch drum and the inner race with the transmission
case.

The outer race rotates freely clockwise but, when it attempts to rotate counterclockwise, the sprag
functions to lock the outer race.

When the vehicle is traveling in 1st gear in the D, 3 or 2range, the low one-way clutch locks the rear
internal gear via the low clutch. It is left free in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear position.


Figure 21. Construction of Low One-way Clutch

7A1-14 CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION
CONTROL VALVE

Employing the direct electronic control (Direct Electronic Shift Control: DESC) for the clutch pressure has
simplified the oil pressure circuit, reduced the number of functional components and made the control
valve compact.

The control valve body is divided into the upper body and lower body. All solenoids, oil pressure switch
and ATF thermo sensor are installed to the lower body.

Three-way valve type solenoids providing high responsibility are employed. Some of the solenoids are
switched between ON and OFF and others repeat ON and OFF at 50Hz (duty cycle system).
Functionally, some supply output pressure when power is not supplied and others drain the output
pressure.

When the solenoid is driven based on the signal from the TCM, the oil pressure is changed. The valve is
operated by the difference of the oil pressure.


Figure 22. Construction of Valve Body

CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION 7A1-15

Line Pressure Solenoid

The line pressure solenoid is turned ON or OFF according to the signal from the TCM. It switches the
line pressure between high and low pressure.

While no power is supplied, the solenoid supplies high pressure.

Shift Solenoid

The shift solenoid is of the duty cycle type which are turned ON or OFF at 50Hz. The ratio of the ON and
OFF time can be freely controlled in the range of 0 - 100%.

While no power is supplied, the solenoid supplies output pressure.

The low clutch solenoid adjusts the low clutch pressure, the high clutch solenoid the high clutch pressure,
the 2-4 brake solenoid the 2-4 brake pressure and the low & reverse brake solenoid the low & reverse
brake pressure respectively.

Lock-up Solenoid

The lock-up solenoid is of the duty cycle type which is turned ON or OFF at 50Hz. The ratio of ON and
OFF time can be freely controlled in the range of 0-100%.

While no power is supplied, the solenoid drains the output pressure.




Figure 23. Shift Solenoid Figure 24. Lock-up Solenoid

Figure 25. Location of Solenoid

7A1-16 CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION
Control Valve Fail-safe Function

To prevent interlocking due to engagement of more than three clutches and brakes at the same time, the
2-4 brake fail-safe valve A and B, and the low & reverse brake fail-safe valve A and B are provided.

When oil pressure is generated in the high clutch and the low clutch, the 2-4 brake solenoid is turned ON
to drain the oil pressure applied to the 2-4 brake.

When oil pressure is generated in the high clutch or 2-4 brake, the low & reverse brake solenoid is turned
ON to drain the oil pressure applied to the low & reverse brake.



Oil Pressure Switch

The oil pressure switch detects the oil pressure supply condition to the clutch and brake and sends the
detection result to the TCM.

The oil pressure switch is turned ON when the oil pressure reaches the switch working pressure and
turned OFF when the pressure decreases below the specified value.

The high clutch oil pressure switch detects the high clutch oil pressure, 2-4 brake oil pressure switch the
2-4 brake oil pressure, and the low & reverse brake oil pressure switch the low & reverse brake oil
pressure respectively.




Figure 27. Oil Pressure Switch Figure 28. Location of Oil Pressure Switch

CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION 7A1-17

ATF Thermo Sensor

The ATF thermo sensor detects the ATF temperature in the oil pan and sends signal to the TCM.

The ATF thermo sensor is of the thermister type that the resistance value changes according to the ATF
oil temperature.

The lower is the ATF temperature, the larger is the resistance, and vice versa.

When the ATF temperature exceeds 145C, the TCM lights up the ATF temperature warning lamp in the
meter. When the ATF temperature decreases below 128C, the ATF temperature warning lamp goes out.

The ATF thermo sensor is installed to the lower control valve body and integrated with the harness
assembly.













10.0 100.0 1,000.0 10,000.0 100,000.0
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
A TF Temperature (°C)
Resistance (

)

Figure 29. Characteristic of Thermo Sensor


Figure 30. Location of Thermo Sensor
ATF Temperature
(deg. C) Resistance (Ohm)
(Approximately) ATF Temperature
(deg. C) Resistance (Ohm)
(Approximately)
-30 29,614 100 190
-20 16,705 110 149
-10 9,842 120 118
0 6,028 128 98
20 2,500 130 94
40 1,160 135 84
50 819 140 76
60 591 145 68
80 324 150 62

7A1-18 CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION
Terminal Assembly
Pin No. Connected to Connected TCMPin No.
6 Line Pressure Solenoid B23
12 Low & Reverse Brake Oil Pressure Switch B12
5 Low & Reverse Brake Duty Solenoid B6
11 Ground Return B22
4 Lock-up Duty Solenoid B17
10 High Clutch Duty Solenoid B8
3 Low Clutch Duty Solenoid B9
9 2-4 Brake Duty Solenoid B7
2 Oil Thermo Sensor B4
8 Oil Thermo Sensor Ground B14
1 High Clutch Oil Pressure Switch B20
7 2-4 Brake Oil Pressure Switch B1


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Terminal Assembly Inhibitor Switch
Figure 31. Pin Assignment Figure 32. Location of Terminal Assembly