This exposes a larger passage into the piston retainer
resulting in a much faster clutch fill and apply
sequence. The quick fill valve does not bypass the
regular clutch feed orifice throughout the 3-4 upshift.
Instead, once a predetermined pressure develops
within the clutch, the valve closes the bypass. Clutch
fill is then completed through the regular feed orifice.
THROTTLE VALVE
In all gear positions the throttle valve is being supplied with line pressure. The throttle valve meters and reduces the
line pressure that now becomes throttle pressure. The throttle valve is moved by a spring and the kickdown valve,
3-4 Shift Valve After Shift
Throttle Valve
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE - SERVICE INFORMATION
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