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Hydraulic Flow: Notes

As the engine turns, the CVTF pump starts to operate. Transmission fluid (CVTF) is drawn through the CVTF strainer (filter) and discharged into the hydraulic circuit. Then, CVTF flowing from the CVTF pump flows to the pressure high (PH) regulator valve and becomes pressure high (PH) pressure. PH pressure flows to the pulley control valves and then to the pulleys.

The PCM actuates the solenoid valves to control hydraulic pressure shifting pulley ratio and engaging the start clutch.

Hydraulic Pressure Flow Circuit Diagram 

HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CHART

Port No. Hydraulic Pressure Port No. Hydraulic Pressure
CC Start Clutch Control LUB Lubrication
CCB Start Clutch Control B PH Pressure High
COL CVTF Cooler PHC Pressure High Control
CR Clutch Reducing RCC Recirculation
DN Driven Pulley RI Reverse Inhibitor
DNC Driven Pulley Control RVS Reverse Brake
DR Drive Pulley SC Start Clutch
DRC Drive Pulley Control SI Shift Inhibitor
FWD Forward Clutch X Drain
Fig 1: CVT System Hydraulic Flow Diagram
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