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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
First time users of this book may find the page layout specific fluid circuits that enable the mechanical
a little unusual or perhaps confusing. However, with components to operate. The mechanical power
a minimal amount of exposure to this format its flow is graphically displayed on a full size page
usefulness becomes more obvious. If you are and is followed by a half page of descriptive text.
unfamiliar with this publication, the following The opposite side of the half page contains the
guidelines are helpful in understanding the functional narrative description of the hydraulic fluid as it
intent for the various page layouts: applies components or moves valves in the system.
Facing this partial page is a hydraulic schematic
• Read the following section, “Understanding the which shows the position of valves, ball check
Graphics” to know how the graphic illustrations valves, etc., as they function in a specific gear
are used, particularly as they relate to the range. Also, located at the bottom of each half
mechanical power flow and hydraulic controls page is a reference to the Complete Hydraulic
(see Understanding the Graphics page 6). Circuit section that follows.
• Unfold the cutaway illustration of the Hydra- • The Complete Hydraulic Circuits section
matic 6 Speed RWD (page 8) and refer to it as (beginning on page 75) details the entire hydraulic
you progress through each major section. This system. This is accomplished by using a fold-out
cutaway provides a quick reference of component circuit schematic with a facing page two
location inside the transmission assembly and dimensional fold-out drawing of each component.
their relationship to other components. The circuit schematics and component drawings
display only the fluid passages for that specific
• The Principles of Operation section (beginning on operating range.
page 9A) presents information regarding the major
apply components and hydraulic control • Finally, the Appendix section contains a schematic
components used in this transmission. This section of the lubrication flow through the transmission,
describes “how” specific components work and disassembled view parts lists and transmission
interfaces with the sections that follow. specifications. This information has been included
to provide the user with convenient reference
• The Power Flow section (beginning on page 49) information published in the appropriate vehicle
presents the mechanical and hydraulic functions Service Manuals. Since component parts lists
corresponding to specific gear ranges. This and specifications may change over time, this
section builds on the information presented in the information should be verified with Service
Principles of Operation section by showing Manual information.
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