Hummer H2. Manual - part 2363

OVERDRIVE RANGE, THIRD GEAR 

As vehicle speed increases further and other vehicle operating conditions are appropriate, the PCM de-energizes 
the normally open 2-3 shift solenoid valve in order to shift the transmission into Third gear. 

2-3 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve 

De-energized (turned OFF) by the PCM, the solenoid opens and actuator feed limit signal B fluid exhausts 
through the solenoid. 

Note: AFL fluid continues to feed signal B fluid to the solenoid through orifice #29. However, the exhaust port 
through the solenoid is larger than orifice #29 to prevent a buildup of pressure in the signal B fluid circuit at the 
solenoid end of the 2-3 shift valve. Exhausting signal B fluid is represented by the arrows through the solenoid. 

2-3 Shift Valve Train 

AFL fluid pressure at the 2-3 shift valve moves the valve train toward the solenoid. In the upshifted position, 
the following changes occur: 

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AFL fluid is routed through the 2-3 shift valve and fills the D432 fluid circuit.  

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2nd fluid is blocked from entering the servo feed fluid circuit and is orificed (#28) into the 3-4 signal 
fluid circuit. This orifice helps control the 3-4 clutch apply rate.  

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Servo feed fluid exhausts past the valve into the 3-4 accumulator fluid circuit and through an exhaust port 
at the 3-4 relay valve.  

3-4 Clutch Exhaust Checkball (#4) 

3-4 signal fluid unseats the ball and enters the 3-4 clutch fluid circuit. 

3-4 Clutch Piston 

3-4 clutch fluid pressure moves the piston to apply the 3-4 clutch plates and obtain 3rd gear. However, the 2-4 
band must release as the 3-4 clutch applies. 

3rd Accumulator Checkball (#2) 

3-4 clutch fluid pressure unseats the ball and fills the 3rd accumulator fluid circuit. 

3rd Accumulator Exhaust Checkball (#7) 

3rd accumulator fluid seats the ball against the orificed exhaust and is routed to the released side of the 2nd 
apply piston. Before the #7 checkball seats, air in the 3rd accumulator fluid circuit is exhausted through the 
orifice. 

2-4 Servo Assembly 

3rd accumulator fluid pressure acts on the release side of the 2nd apply piston and assists servo return spring 

 

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force. The surface area on the release side of the piston is greater than the surface area on the apply side. 
Therefore, 3rd accumulator fluid pressure and servo return spring force move the 2nd apply piston against 2nd 
clutch fluid pressure. This action serves two functions: 

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Move the apply pin to release the 2-4 band.  

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Act as an accumulator by absorbing initial 3-4 clutch fluid to cushion the 3-4 clutch apply rate. 
Remember that the 3rd accumulator fluid circuit is fed by 3-4 clutch fluid.  

3-2 Downshift Valve 

3-4 clutch fluid pressure moves the valve against spring force. This opens the valve and allows 2nd fluid to feed 
the 2nd clutch fluid circuit through the valve. 

3-2 Control Solenoid Valve and 3-2 Control Valve 

The solenoid remains open and routes AFL fluid into the 3-2 signal fluid circuit. 3-2 signal fluid pressure holds 
the 3-2 control valve against spring force, thereby blocking the 3rd accumulator and 3-4 clutch fluid circuits. 

1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve and 1-2 Shift Valve 

The 1-2 SS valve remains de-energized and signal A fluid is exhausted through the solenoid. Also, D432 fluid 
pressure from the 2-3 shift valve assists spring force to hold the 1-2 shift valve in the upshifted position. 

3-4 Shift Valve 

Spring force holds the valve in the downshifted position, blocking 3-4 clutch fluid in preparation for a 3-4 
upshift. 

Torque Converter Clutch 

TCC Solenoid Valve 

Under normal operating conditions, in Overdrive Range-Third Gear, the PCM keeps the normally open TCC 
solenoid valve de-energized. Converter feed fluid exhausts through the open solenoid, and spring force keeps 
the converter clutch apply valve in the release position. However, at speeds above approximately 121 km/h (75 
mph), with the transmission still in third gear, the PCM will command TCC apply in third gear. Refer to 
Overdrive Range, Fourth Gear - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Applied for more information on TCC 
apply. 

 

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Fig. 468: Overdrive Range, Third Gear 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

 

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OVERDRIVE RANGE, FOURTH GEAR - TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) APPLIED

At higher vehicle speeds, the Hydra-Matic 4L60-E transmission uses an overdrive gear ratio (fourth gear) in 
order to increase fuel economy and in order to maximize engine performance. When vehicle operating 
conditions are appropriate, the PCM energizes the 1-2 shift solenoid valve to shift the transmission into fourth 
gear. 

1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve 

Energized (turned ON) by the PCM, the normally open solenoid closes and blocks signal A fluid from 
exhausting through the solenoid. This creates pressure in the signal A fluid circuit. 

2-3 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve 

De-energized (OFF) as in third gear, the 2-3 shift solenoid valve exhausts signal B fluid through the solenoid. 

1-2 Shift Valve 

D432 fluid pressure from the 2-3 shift valve and spring force hold the valve in the upshift position against 
signal A fluid pressure. 

3-4 Shift Valve 

Signal A fluid pressure moves the valve into the upshift position against the spring force. In this position, the 
valve routes 3-4 signal fluid into the 4th signal fluid circuit. 

3-4 Relay Valve and 4-3 Sequence Valve 

4th signal fluid pressure moves both valves into the upshift (fourth gear) position against the spring force acting 
on the 4-3 sequence valve. This causes the following changes: 

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Orificed (#7) 2nd fluid is routed through the 3-4 relay valve and into the servo feed fluid circuit.  

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Servo feed fluid is routed through the 4-3 sequence valve and into the 4th fluid circuit.  

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3-4 accumulator fluid routed from the 2-3 shuttle valve is blocked by both valves.  

2-4 Servo Assembly 

4th fluid is routed through the center of the servo apply pin and acts on the apply side of the 4th apply piston. 
4th fluid pressure moves the 4th apply piston against the apply pin spring force acting on the release side of the 
4th apply piston. This action moves the apply pin and applies the 2-4 band in order to obtain fourth gear. 

2-4 Band Apply Accumulation 

2-3 Shift Valve Train 

The valve train remains in the upshift position with the AFL fluid pressure acting on the 2-3 shift valve. In 
addition to its operation third gear, the 2-3 shift valve directs servo feed fluid into the 3-4 accumulator fluid 

 

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