DIODE 0377099 - Caterpillar

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Location of the Modulating Valve for the Impeller Clutch
(1) Modulating valve for the lockup clutch. (2) Modulating valve for the impeller clutch. (3) Output side of the torque converter.
The modulating valve for the impeller clutch is located on the output side of the torque converter. The valve is positioned just below the modulating valve for the torque converter lockup clutch.
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Modulating Valve for the Torque Converter Impeller Clutch
The modulating valve for the impeller clutch modulates the torque converter impeller clutch pressure in response to the position of the torque converter pedal and the various operating conditions.The modulating valve for the impeller clutch solenoid is an output of the power train electronic control module (ECM). The modulating valve for the impeller clutch solenoid is a proportional solenoid valve. The valve is used by the power train ECM to directly modulate the oil pressure that is sent to the impeller clutch. The current to the clutch solenoid varies as the operator changes the position of the torque converter pedal. The distance that is travelled by the solenoid plunger (valve) is proportional to the electrical current of the solenoid. The position of the solenoid plunger (valve) controls the oil pressure of the impeller clutch. The amount of current that is sent to the clutch solenoid modulating valve regulates the amount of oil pressure that is supplied to the impeller clutch. When the power train ECM sends the maximum current to the clutch solenoid modulating valve, the oil pressure in the clutch is at the minimum. If current is not sent to the modulating valve for the impeller clutch, the oil pressure in the clutch is at the maximum.The modulating valve for the impeller clutch is also affected by input of the following speeds and switches: the transmission speed switch, the transmission direction switch, the torque converter output speed and direction, the transmission output speed, reduced or maximum rimpull switch and reduced rimpull selection switch.
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Relationship between the Current and Pressure
(X) Current to the impeller clutch solenoid (Y) pressure at the impeller clutch.
The necessary amount of pressure that is required to adjust the impeller clutch is determined. A valve determines the proper amount of electrical current that will be sent to the solenoid. During normal operation, the control for the impeller clutch consists of several strategies. Each strategy produces a command for the desired pressure . The amount of pressure in the solenoid valve is determined by a procedure. This oil pressure will adjust the impeller clutch.Reference: For information on troubleshooting the transmission, refer to the Service Manual module for Testing and Adjusting, "Power Train Troubleshooting" for the machine that is being serviced.Reference: For information on calibrating the clutch solenoid modulating valves, refer to the Service Manual module for Testing and Adjusting, "Calibration" for the machine that is being serviced.Reference: For more information on the power train electronic control module (ECM), refer to the Service Manual module for Systems Operation, "Electronic Control Module (Power Train)" for the machine that is being serviced.