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CHASSIS U240E AND U341E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES

U240E AND U341E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES


DESCRIPTION
 The U240E and the U341E are compact, lightweight, and high-capacity 4-speed automatic transaxles equipped
with the [Super ECT (Electronically Controlled Transaxle)]. The U240E automatic transaxle has been newly
adopted on the 2ZZ-GE engine models, and the U341E automatic transaxle on the 1ZZ-FE engine models.
 Both the U240E and U341E automatic transaxles have adopted a planetary gear unit with a new gear layout.
 The U240E automatic transaxle has adopted the E-Shift system, which has transmission shift switches located on the steering wheel to enable the driver to manually shift the gears without taking the hands off
the steering wheel, provided that the floor shift lever is engaged in the M position.
 A shift lock mechanism is incorporated to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation of the automatic
transaxle.
 The overdrive switch has been changed from the previous ON/OFF lock type to the momentary type switch.
 Automatic transaxle fluid is used T-IV.

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U240E Automatic Transaxle




U341E Automatic Transaxle

Specifications 
Transaxle Type

U240E

U341E

Engine Type

2ZZ-GE

1ZZ-FE

1st

3.944

2.847

2nd

2.197

1.552

3rd

1.413

1.000

4th

1.020

0.700

Reverse

3.145

2.343

Counter Gear Ratio

1.020

1.019

Differential Gear Ratio

3.120

3.924

7.6 (8.0, 6.7)

6.88 (7.3, 6.1)

ATF Type T-IV

Gear Ratio

Fluid Capacity
Fluid Type

Liters (US qts, Imp. qts)

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PLANETARY GEAR UNIT
1. General
U240E Automatic Transaxle
The U240E automatic transaxle has adopted a new gear layout. In the new gear layout, the counter drive
and driven gears are placed in front of the front planetary gear and the under drive (U/D) planetary gear
unit is placed above the counter shaft. Furthermore, the force transmission method has been changed by
eliminating the brake and the one-way clutch. As a result, torque capacity that accommodates the high output engine has been attained, while realizing a compact gear unit.
Front Planetary Gear
B1

Counter Drive Gear


B2

C2

C1

F1
Rear Planetary Gear

Input Shaft

B3
Under Drive (U/D)
Planetary Gear
F2
C3

Differential Drive Pinion

Counter Driven Gear

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Specifications 

C1
C2
C3
B1
B2
B3
F1
F2

Forward Clutch
Direct Clutch
U/D Direct Clutch
2nd Brake
1st & Reverse Brake
U/D Brake
No.1 One-Way Clutch
U/D One-Way Clutch

Front Planetary Gear

Rear Planetary Gear

U/D Planetary Gear

Counter Gear

The No
No. of Discs

The No
No. of Sprags
The No. of Sun Gear Teeth
The No. of Pinion Gear Teeth
The No. of Ring Gear Teeth
The No. of Sun Gear Teeth
The No. of Pinion Gear Teeth
The No. of Ring Gear Teeth
The No. of Sun Gear Teeth
The No. of Pinion Gear Teeth
The No. of Ring Gear Teeth
The No. of Drive Gear Teeth
The No. of Driven Gear Teeth

4
4
3
4
5
3
28
15
43
17
77
31
19
69
32
26
83
50
51

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U341E Automatic Transaxle
The U341E automatic transaxle has adopted a new gear layout. This automatic transaxle effects the shifting
of all speeds using 2 sets of planetary gear unit.
Also, through the adoption of the clutch-to-clutch pressure control, the number of brakes have been reduced
from 4 to 3, and the number of one-way clutches from 3 to 2 in comparison to the A140E automatic transaxle.

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Specifications 

C1

Forward Clutch

C2

Direct Clutch

C3

Reverse Clutch

B1

OD & 2nd Brake

B2

2nd Brake

B3

1st & Reverse Brake

F1

No.1 One-Way Clutch

The No. of Sprags

16

F2

No.2 One-Way Clutch

The No. of Rollers

15

The No. of Sun Gear Teeth

46

The No. of Pinion Gear Teeth

21

The No. of Ring Gear Teeth

85

The No. of Sun Gear Teeth

32

The No. of Pinion Gear Teeth

21

The No. of Ring Gear Teeth

75

The No. of Drive Gear Teeth

52

The No. of Driven Gear Teeth

53

Front Planetary
y Gear

Rear Planetary
y Gear

Counter Gear

The No
No. of Discs

3
2

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3. Motive Power Transaxle
U240E Automatic Transaxle


Operating Conditions 

Shift
Lever
Position

Gear

Solenoid
Valve
SL1

Solenoid
Valve
SL2

Solenoid
Valve
S4

Solenoid
Valve
DSL

Park

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

Reverse

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

Neutral

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

1st

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

2nd

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

3rd

*OFF/ON*

OFF

OFF

OFF

 

4th

*OFF/ON*

OFF

ON

OFF

  

1st

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

2nd

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

1st

ON

ON

OFF

ON

2
L

*: Lock-up ON

C1 C2 C3 B1 B2 B3 F1 F2

 


  


  


   

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1) 1st Gear (D or 2 Position)
Counter Drive Gear
B1

B2 Front Planetary Gear

F1

C1

Input Shaft

C2

Sun Gear

Rear Planetary Gear

Intermediate Shaft
Differential
Drive Pinion

C3

Sun Gear
B3

F2

Ring Gear

U/D Planetary Gear

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Counter Driven Gear


2) 2nd Gear (D or 2 Position)
Counter Drive Gear
B1

B2 Front Planetary Gear

F1

C1

C2

Input Shaft

Sun Gear

Rear Planetary Gear

Intermediate Shaft
Differential
Drive Pinion

C3

Sun Gear
B3

F2

Ring Gear

U/D Planetary Gear


Counter Driven Gear

3) 3rd Gear (D Position)

B1

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Counter Drive Gear


B2 Front Planetary Gear

F1

C1

Input Shaft

C2

Sun Gear

Rear Planetary Gear

Intermediate Shaft
Differential
Drive Pinion

C3

Sun Gear
F2

B3

Ring Gear

U/D Planetary Gear


Counter Driven Gear

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4) 4th Gear (D Position)
Counter Drive Gear
B2 Front Planetary Gear

F1

B1

C1

Input Shaft

C2

Sun Gear

Rear Planetary Gear

Intermediate Shaft
Differential
Drive Pinion

C3

B3

F2

Sun Gear
U/D Planetary Gear
Counter Driven Gear

Ring Gear
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5) 1st Gear (L Position)


Counter Drive Gear
B1

B2 Front Planetary Gear

F1

C1

Input Shaft

C2

Sun Gear

Rear Planetary Gear

Intermediate Shaft

C3

Differential
Drive Pinion
Sun Gear

B3

F2

Ring Gear

U/D Planetary Gear


Counter Driven Gear

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6) Revers Gear (R Position)


B1

F1

B2

Counter Drive Gear


Front Planetary Gear
C1
Input Shaft

C2

Intermediate Shaft

Rear Planetary Gear

Sun Gear

C3

Differential
Drive Pinion
Sun Gear

F2

B3 U/D Planetary Gear

Counter Driven Gear

Ring Gear
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U341E Automatic Transaxles


Operating Conditions 

Shift Lever
Position

Gear

Solenoid
Valve
No.1

Solenoid
Valve
No.2

Park

ON

ON

Reverse

ON

ON

Neutral

ON

ON

1st

ON

ON

2nd

ON

OFF

3rd

OFF

OFF

4th

OFF

ON

1st

ON

ON

2nd

ON

OFF

1st

ON

ON

2
L

C1

C2

C3

B1

B2

B3

F1

















1) 1st Gear (D or 2 Position)

Rear Planetary Gear


F2

B3

C1

C2

Intermediate Shaft
C3

Counter Drive Gear

F1

B1

B2

Sun
Gear
Front
Planetary Gear

F2

Counter Driven Gear

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2) 2nd Gear (D Position)

Rear Planetary Gear

F2

B3

C1

C2

Intermediate Shaft
C3

Counter Drive Gear

F1

B1

B2

Sun
Gear
Front
Planetary
Gear

Counter Driven Gear


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3) 3rd Gear (D Position)


Rear Planetary Gear
F2

B3

C1

C2

Intermediate Shaft
Counter Drive Gear

C3

F1

B1

Sun
Gear

B2

Counter Driven Gear

Front
Planetary Gear
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4) 4th Gear (D Position)

Rear Planetary Gear


F2

B3

C1

C2

Intermediate Shaft
C3

Counter Drive Gear

F1

B1

B2

Sun
Gear

Counter Driven Gear

Front
Planetary Gear
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5) 2nd Gear (2 Position)
Rear Planetary Gear

F2

B3
C1

C2

Intermediate Shaft
Counter Drive Gear

C3

F1

B1

B2

Sun
Gear
Front
Planetary Gear

Counter Driven Gear

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6) 1st Gear (L Position)


Rear Planetary Gear

F2

B3

C1

C2

C3

Intermediate Shaft
Counter Drive Gear

F1

B1

B2

Sun
Gear
Front
Planetary Gear

Counter Driven Gear

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7) Reverse Gear (R Position)

Rear Planetary Gear

F2

B3

C1

C2

C3

Intermediate Shaft
Counter Drive Gear

F1

B1

B2

Sun
Gear
Front
Planetary Gear

Counter Driven Gear

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HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM
1. General
The hydraulic control system is composed of the oil pump, the valve body, the solenoid valves, the accumulators, the clutches and brakes as well as the fluid passages which connected all of these components.
Based on the hydraulic pressure acting on the torque converter clutch, clutches and brakes in accordance with
the vehicle driving conditions.
HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM
ACCUMULATORS

VALVE BODY

OIL PUMP

Hydr.
pressure
control

Fluid passage
switching & Hydr.
pressure control

CLUTCH & BRAKE

Planetary gear units

Torque converter clutch

ECM

SOLENOID VALVES

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2. Oil Pump (U341E Automatic Transaxle)


An oil pump, in which the shape of the teeth has been changed and the crescent has been discontinued, has
been adopted.
As a result, the oil pump has been made more compact, and the driving torque has been reduced, thus realizing
excellent volumetric efficiency during low-speed operation.
Cresent

U341E

Conventional Model
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3. Valve Body
The valve body has a two-stage construction. Also, a compact, lightweight, and highly rigid valve body has
been realized. All the solenoid valves are installed in the lower valve body.

CHASSIS U240E AND U341E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES


ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM
1. Construction
The configuration of the electronic control system in the U240E and U341E automatic transaxles are as
shown in the following chart.
SENSORS

ACTUATORS

CRANKSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR

NE

ENGINE COOLANT TEMP.


SENSOR

THW

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

PARK/ NEUTRAL POSITION


SWITCH

TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH*1

TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH*1

VTA

P, N

SL1

SOLENOID VALVE SL1*1

S1

SOLENOID VALVE No.1*2

SL2

SOLENOID VALVE SL2*1

S2

SOLENOID VALVE No.2*2

R, D, 2, L

SLT

SFTU

SFTD

ST

SOLENOID VALVE ST*2

S4

SOLENOID VALVE S4*1

SL

SOLENOID VALVE SL*2

ECM
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
COMBINATION METER

COUNTER GEAR SPEED


SENSOR*1

SPD

NC
DSL

INPUT TURBINE SPEED


SENSOR

STOP LIGHT SWITCH

FLUID TEMPERATURE
SENSOR

OVER DRIVE SWITCH

SOLENOID VALVE SLT

SOLENOID VALVE DSL*1

NT

STP

THO

ODMS

*1: Only for the U240E Automatic Transaxle


*2: Only for the U341E Automatic Transaxle

ODLP

SIL
TC

MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP

O/ D OFF INDICATOR

DATA LINK CONNECTOR 3

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2. Solenoid Valves
U240E Automatic Transaxle
1) Solenoid Valves SL1, SL2 and SLT
a. General
In order to provide a hydraulic pressure that is proportion to current that flows to the solenoid coil, the
solenoid valve SL1, SL2 and SLT linearly controls the line pressure based on the signals it receives from
the ECM.
The solenoid valves SL1, SL2 and SLT have the same basic structure.
Sleeve

Solenoid Coil

Hydraulic
Pressure

Valve
 Current
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b. Functions of Solenoid Valve SL1, SL2 and SLT


Solenoid Valve
SL1
SL2
SLT

Action
For clutch engagement pressure
control
For line pressure control

Function
 B1 brake pressure control
 Lock-up clutch pressure control
C2 clutch pressure control
 Line pressure control
 Secondary pressure control

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2) Solenoid Valves S4 and DSL
a. General
The solenoid valves S4 and DSL use a three-way solenoid valve.

Drain

Control Pressure
Line
Pressure

Solenoid Valve ON

Solenoid Valve OFF


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b. Function of Solenoid Valve S4


The solenoid valves S4 when set to ON controls the 3-4 shift valve to establish the 4th by changing over
the fluid pressure applied to B3 brake and C3 clutch.
Solenoid Valve S4
B3 Accumulator

Except 4th

B3 Brake ON
S4 OFF

B3

Line Pressure
S4 ON

3-4 Shift Valve

C3
4th

C3 Clutch ON

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C3 Accumulator

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c. Function of Solenoid Valve DSL
The solenoid valve DSL controls the B2 control valve when the transaxle is shifted in the R or L position.
During lock-up, the lock-up relay valve is controlled via the C2 lock valve.

Lock-up Relay Valve


R
Lock-up ON Chamber
Secondary Pressure
Solenoid Valve DSL

Lock-up OFF Chamber

R
B2

L
Secondary Pressure
C2 Lock Valve
B2 Control Valve
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 In order to provide a hydraulic pressure that is proportion to current that flows to the solenoid coil, the
solenoid valves SLT linearly controls the line pressure based on the signals it receives from the ECM.
 The solenoid valves No.1 and No.2 control the hydraulic pressure during shifting, and the solenoid valve
ST operates only when shifting from the 3rd gear to the 4th gear, and from the 4th gear to the 3rd gear.

3. Fluid Temperature Sensor


A fluid temperature sensor is installed inside the valve body for direct detection of the fluid temperature.

4. Speed Sensors
The U240E and U341E automatic transaxles have adopted an input turbine speed sensor (for the NT signal),
and the U240E automatic transaxle has adopted a counter gear speed sensor (for the NC signal). Thus, the
ECM can detect the timing of the shifting of the gears and appropriately control the engine torque and hydraulic pressure in response to the various conditions.

CHASSIS U240E AND U341E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES


AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEM
1. General
The automatic transaxle control system of the U240E and U341E automatic transaxles are compared below.
System

Function

U240E U341E

 Controls the pressure that is applied directly to B1


brake and C2 clutch by actuating the shift solenoid
valve in accordance with the ECM signals.
 The solenoid valves SL1 and SL2 minutely controls the clutch pressure in accordance with the engine output and driving conditions.

 Controls the pressure that is applied directly to B1


brake and C1 clutch by actuating the shift solenoid
valves ST and SLT in accordance with the ECM
signals.
 The solenoid valve SLT minutely controls the
clutch pressure in accordance with the engine output and driving conditions.

Apply Orifice Control

The apply orifice control valve varies the apply


orifice to control the flow volume supplied to the B3
brake.

Centrifugal Fluid Pressure


Cancelling Mechanism

Applies an equal pressure from the opposite side to


cancel the influence of the pressure that is created by
centrifugal force.

Line Pressure Optimal


Control

Actuates the solenoid valve SLT to control the line


pressure in accordance with information from the
ECM and the operating conditions of the transaxle.

Engine Torque Control

Retards the engine ignition timing temporarily to


improve shift feeling during up or down shifting.

Shifting Control in
Uphill Traveling

Controls to restrict the 4th upshift by using the ECM


to determine whether the vehicle is traveling uphill.

High Response Shift


Control

The shift time lag has been reduced to half by the


centrifugal fluid pressure cancelling mechanism and
clutch pressure optimal control.

The ECM sends current to the solenoid valve No.1


and/or No.2 based on signals from each sensor and
shifts the gear.

The ECM sends current to the solenoid valve SL1


and/or SL2 based on signals from each sensor and
shifts the gear.

Lock-Up Timing Control

The ECM sends current to the shift solenoid valve


based on signals from each sensor and engages or
disengages the lock-up clutch.

N to D Squat Control

When the shift lever is shifted from N to D range,


the gear is temporarily shifted to 3rd and then to 1st
to reduce vehicle squat.

Clutch Pressure Control

Shift Timing Control

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2. Clutch Pressure Control
Clutch to Clutch Pressure Control
1) U240E Automatic Transaxle
A direct clutch pressure control has been adopted for shifting from the 1st to 2nd gear, and from the 2nd
to 3rd gear. Actuates solenoid valves SL1 and SL2 in accordance with the signals from the ECM, and guides
this output pressure directly to control valves B1 and C2 in order to regulate the line pressure that acts on
the B1 brake and C2 clutch. As a result, compact B1 and C2 accumulators without a back pressure chamber
have been realized.
Signals
from
ECM
Individual
Sensors
SL1
SL2
C2 Accumulator
B1 Accumulator
Solenoid Valve SL2 OFF
Solenoid Valve SL1 OFF


C2 Clutch ON
B1 Brake ON
C2

B1

B1 Control Valve

C2 Control Valve

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2) U341E Automatic Transaxle


A clutch to clutch pressure control has been adopted for shifting from the 3rd to 4th gear, and from the 4th
to 3rd gear. Actuates solenoid valves ST and SLT in accordance with the signals from the ECM, and guides
this output pressure directly to 4-3 timing valve and 3-4 timing valve in order to regulate the line pressure
that acts on the B1 brake and C1 clutch. As a result, compact B1 and C1 accumulators without a back pressure
chamber have been realized.
By enabling the solenoid valve ST to switch the orifice of the 4-3 timing valve and the 3-4 timing valve,
a smooth shifting has been realized.
Linear
Solenoid SLT

Accumulator
Control Valve

3-4 Shift Valve


3-4 Timing
4-3 Timing Valve Valve

C1

Solenoid Valve ST
B1
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Clutch Pressure Optimal Control
Solenoid valves SL1, SL2 (U240E) and SLT (U341E) are used for optimal control of clutch pressure. The
ECM monitors the signals from various types of sensors such as the input turbine speed sensor, allowing
shift solenoid valves SL1, SL2 (U240E) and SLT (U341E) to minutely control the clutch pressure in accordance with engine output and driving conditions. As a result, smooth shift characteristics have been realized.
U240E Automatic Transaxle 
Input Shaft rpm

Torqueted rpm
Change Ratio

ECM

Signals from Various Sensors


Engine rpm
Engine Torque Information
Fluid Temperature

Input Turbine
Speed Sensor

Practical rpm Change Ratio

Time

SL2

Output Shaft Torque

SL1

Solenoid Drive Signal

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Time

U341E Automatic Transaxle 


Input Shaft Speed

Torqueted rpm
Change Ratio

ECM

Practical rpm Change Ratio

Signals from Various Sensors


Engine Speed
Engine Torque Information
Fluid Temperature

Input Turbine
Speed Sensor

Time

SLT

Time

Clutch/Brake Pressure

Engine

Output Shaft Torque

Clutch/Brake Pressure

Engine

Solenoid Drive Signal

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3. Apply Orifice Control (U240E Automatic Transaxle)
The B3 orifice control valve has been provided for the B3 brake, which is applied when shifting from 4th to
3rd. The B3 orifice control valve is controlled by the amount of the throttle pressure in accordance with shifting conditions, and the flow volume of the fluid that is supplied to the B3 brake is controlled by varying the
size of the control valves apply orifice.
Throttle Pressure

Except 4th

B3 Brake ON
B3
B3 Orifice
Control Valve

B3 Apply Fluid Pressure

B3 Accumulator
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4. Centrifugal Fluid Pressure Cancelling Mechanism
A centrifugal fluid pressure canceling mechanism has been adopted in the clutches. On the U240E automatic
transaxle, this mechanism is provided in the C1, C2 and C3 clutches for 2nd/3rd and 3rd/4th gear shifting,
and on the U341E automatic transaxle, this mechanism is provided in the C1 clutch for 4th/3rd and 4th/2nd
gear shifting.
In the conventional clutch mechanism, to prevent the generation of pressure by the centrifugal force that is
applied to the fluid in the piston fluid pressure chamber when the clutch is released, a check ball is provided
to discharge the fluid. Therefore, before the clutch can be subsequently applied, it took time for the fluid to
fill the piston fluid pressure chamber. During shifting, in addition to the pressure that is controlled by the valve
body, the pressure that acts on the fluid in the piston fluid pressure chamber also exerts influence, which is
dependent upon rpm fluctuations. In order to eliminate this influence, a canceling fluid pressure chamber is
provided opposite to the piston fluid pressure chamber. By utilizing the lubrication fluid such as that of the
shaft, the same amount of centrifugal force is applied, thus canceling the centrifugal force that is applied to
the piston itself. Accordingly, it is not necessary to discharge the fluid through the use of a check ball, and
a highly responsive and smooth shifting characteristic has been achieved.
C2 Clutch

C2 Clutch

Piston

Piston Fluid
Pressure Chamber

Canceling Fluid
Pressure Chamber

Clutch Fluid
Pressure
Centrifugal Fluid Pressure

C3 Clutch
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Centrifugal Fluid Pressure Applied to
the Piston Fluid Pressure Chamber
Target Fluid
Pressure

Centrifugal Fluid
Pressure Applied
to Canceling Fluid
Pressure Chamber

Centrifugal Fluid Pressure


Applied to the Piston Fluid
Pressure Chamber
Clutch
Target Fluid Pressure

Centrifugal Fluid
Pressure Applied
to Canceling Fluid
Pressure Chamber

Fluied Pressure
Applied to piston

Piston Fluid Pressure Chamber


Shaft Side

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Centrifugal fluid pressure


Fluid pressure
applied to canceling fluid
applied to piston
pressure chamber

Target fluid pressure

= (original clutch pressure)

Canceling Fluid
Pressure Chamber
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5. Line Pressure Optimal Control
The line pressure is controlled by using a solenoid valve SLT. Through the use of the solenoid valve SLT,
the line pressure is optimally controlled in accordance with the engine torque information, as well as with
the internal operating conditions of the torque converter and the transaxle. Accordingly, the line pressure can
be controlled minutely in accordance with the engine output, traveling condition, and the ATF temperature,
thus realizing smooth shift characteristics and optimizing the workload on the oil pump.

Line Pressure

Primary Regulator
Solenoid Valve SLT
Solenoid Drive Signal

Fluid
Pressure

Input Turbine Speed Sensor

Transaxle

Fluid Temperature

Engine

Intake Air Volume


Engine Coolant Temperature
Engine rpm

Current

Pump

Throttle Pressure

Shift Position

Throttle Valve Opening

ECM
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6. Shifting Control in Uphill Traveling
General
With shifting control in uphill traveling, the ECM calculates the throttle opening angle and the acceleration
rate to determine whether the vehicle is in the uphill state. While driving uphill on a winding road with ups
and downs, the 4th upshift is restricted to ensure a smooth drive.

Uphill
Corner

3rd

Without Control

4th

3rd

3rd

With Control

Shifting up to the 4th speed after down


shifting to the 3rd speed is prohibited
while uphill traveling is judged.

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7. High Response Shift Control


Due to the use of the previously mentioned centrifugal fluid pressure canceling mechanism and the clutch
pressure optimal control, not only smooth shifting has been achieved, but the shift time lag has been halved
to realize excellent response.

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E-SHIFT (U240E Automatic Transaxle)
1. General
The E-Shift system allows the driver to manually shift the gears by operating the transmission shift switches
located on the steering wheel.
This enables the driver to shift the gears by operating the transmission shift switches located on the steering
wheel without taking the hands off the steering wheel, thus minimizing the amount of time required to shift
gears, provided that the floor shift lever is engaged in the M position.
The gear position that has been selected by operating the transmission shift switch is fixed, it enables a manual
shift-like feel. However, when the vehicle is brought to a stop, it automatically down-shifts to the 1st gear.

2. Construction
Transmission Shift Switch
The transmission shift switches for down-shift are located on the top side of the steering wheel and the transmission shift switches for up-shift are located on the back side of the steering wheel.
Transmission Shift Switches (Down)

Top Side

Transmission Shift Switches (Up)

Back Side
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Shift Position and Gear Position Indicators
 The driver selects the M position by engaging the shift lever. At that time, the M mode indicator illuminates in the combination meter.
 The gear position indicator illuminates at the respective shift position (L, 2, D, and M).

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M Mode Indicator
Gear Position
Indicator
Combination Meter

169CH20

Operation
The usable gears are shown in the chart below.
Shift
Position

Transmission
Shift Switch

Usable Gear

Inactive

Inactive

Inactive

Active

Shift Indicator
Gear Position Indicator

M Mode Indicator

1st

ON

OFF

1st, 2nd

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

ON

O/D ON

1st  4th

O/D OFF

1st  3rd

O/D ON

1st  4th

O/D OFF

1st  3rd

CHASSIS U240E AND U341E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES


FAIL SAFE FUNCTION
This function minimizes the loss of operability when any abnormality occurs in each sensor or solenoid.
Control is effected as follows if a malfunction occurs in the sensors and solenoids:

1. U240E Automatic Transaxle


 During a speed sensor malfunction, the vehicle speed is detected through the signals from the counter gear
speed sensor to effect normal control.
 During a counter gear speed sensor malfunction, 4th upshift is prohibited.
 During an ATF temperature sensor malfunction, 4th upshift is prohibited.
 During a malfunction in the solenoid valve SL1, SL2, or S4, the current to the faulty solenoid valve is cut
off and control is effected by operating the normal solenoid valves. Shift control is effected as described
in the table below, depending on the faulty solenoid.
When shift solenoid SL1 is abnormal

When all solenoids are


normal

Traveling 3rd or 4th

Solenoid

Traveling 1st or 2nd

Solenoid

SL1

SL2

S4

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

Gear

Solenoid

SL1

SL2

S4

1st

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

2nd

ON

OFF

OFF
/ ON OFF
*1

OFF

3rd

OFF
/ ON OFF
*1

ON

4th

Gear

SL2

S4

3rd

x*2

ON

OFF

OFF

3rd

x*2

ON

OFF

OFF

3rd

x*2

OFF

ON

4th

x*2

Traveling 3rd or 4th

Solenoid
SL2

S4

OFF

Gear

Gear

SL2

S4

2nd

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

2nd

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

3rd

OFF
/ ON
*1

OFF

ON

ON

3rd

OFF
/ ON
*1

SL2

S4

3rd

ON

OFF

OFF

3rd

ON

OFF

OFF

3rd

ON

4th

Gear

SL2

S4

3rd

ON

3rd

ON

OFF

3rd

OFF

3rd

Gear

Gear

SL1

SL2

S4

3rd

ON

ON

1st

OFF

3rd

OFF

ON

2nd

OFF

3rd

OFF
/ ON
*1

OFF

3rd

ON

4th

OFF
/ ON
*1

OFF

3rd

When SL1, SL2 and S4


are abnormal

Solenoid

SL1

*1: Lock-up ON
*2: B1 is constantly operating.

Gear

When SL2 and S4 are


abnormal

Solenoid

SL1

Solenoid

SL1

Traveling 1st or 2nd

Solenoid

SL1

When S4 is abnormal

Solenoid

SL1

When SL1 and SL4 are abnormal

When SL1 and SL2 are


abnormal

When SL2 is abnormal

Solenoid

SL1

SL2

S4

2nd

ON

OFF

2nd

OFF

OFF

ON

2nd

OFF
/ ON
*1

OFF

ON

2nd

OFF
/ ON
*1

Gear

Gear

SL1

SL2

S4

3rd

3rd

3rd

3rd

3rd

3rd

3rd

3rd

CHASSIS U240E AND U341E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES


2. U341E Automatic Transaxle
 During a vehicle speed sensor malfunction, 4th upshift prohibited.
 During a input turbin speed sensor malfunction, 4th upshift prohibited.
 During on fluid temperature sensor malfunction, 4th upshift prohibited.
 During a solenoid valve SLT malfunction, 4th upshift prohibited.
 During a solenoid valve ST malfunction, 4th upshift prohibited.
 During a water temp. sensor, knock sensor, or throttle position sensor malfunction, 4th upshift prohibited.
 During a malfunction in the solenoid valve S1 or S2 the current to the faulty solenoid valve is cut off and
control is effected by operating the normal solenoid valves.
Shift control is effected as described in the table below, depending on the faulty solenoid.
When all solenoids are
normal
Solenoid
S1

S2

Gear

When shift solenoid S1


is abnormal
Solenoid
S1

S2

Gear

When shift solenoid S2


is abnormal
Solenoid
S1

S2

3rd

ON

Gear

When shift solenoid S1


and S2 are abnormal
Solenoid

Gear

S1

S2

2nd

3rd

ON

ON

1st

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

2nd

OFF

3rd

ON

2nd

3rd

OFF

OFF

3rd

OFF

3rd

OFF

3rd

3rd

OFF

ON

4th

ON

4th

OFF

3rd

3rd

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