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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 the 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

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