Overhaul - MPYA: Operation: Notes

Shift lever has 7 positions. When shift lever is moved, manual valve on main valve body is moved by the shift cable. Shift lever also changes position of shift position switch, mounted on the shift lever. Shift position switch delivers an input signal to the ECU to indicate shift lever position. The ECU uses this input signal to control shift control solenoid valves. The ECU determines appropriate shift point and activates proper shift control solenoid valve for transaxle shifting.

When certain transaxle gear combinations are engaged by clutches, power is transmitted from mainshaft to countershaft to provide different gears. Shift lever positions operate as follows: