Hummer H2. Manual - part 2594

Fluid pressure, from the automatic transmission secondary fluid pump assembly, unseats the ball check valve to 
allow fluid flow to the manual valve, where it is directed to the overrun clutch hydraulic circuit. The check 
valve prevents fluid, from the main transmission oil pump, from flowing into the secondary fluid pump. 

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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2004 TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE Automatic Transmission - Overhaul - 4L60-E/4L65-E

  

Fig. 328: Overdrive Range, Third Gear 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

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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 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE Automatic Transmission - Overhaul - 4L60-E/4L65-E

  

circuit. 

3-4 Accumulator Assembly 

3-4 accumulator fluid pressure moves the 3-4 accumulator piston against spring force and orificed accumulator 
fluid pressure. This action absorbs initial 4th clutch apply fluid pressure in order to cushion the 2-4 band apply. 
Remember that both of the 3-4 accumulator and 4th fluid circuits are fed by servo feed fluid. As 3-4 
accumulator fluid fills the accumulator, any air in the system will exhaust through office #19. This piston 
movement forces some orificed accumulator fluid out of the 3-4 accumulator assembly. 

3-4 Accumulator Checkball (#1) 

The accumulator fluid forced from the accumulator unseats the #1 checkball and enters the accumulator fluid 
circuit. This fluid is routed to the accumulator valve. This is shown by the arrow directions in the fluid circuit. 

Accumulator Valve 

Accumulator fluid forced from the 3-4 accumulator is orificed to the end of the accumulator valve. This fluid 
pressure, in addition to spring force and torque signal fluid pressure, regulates the exhaust of excess 
accumulator fluid pressure through the middle of the valve. This regulation helps control the 2-4 band apply 
feel. 

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. 

Torque Converter Clutch Applies 

TCC Solenoid Valve 

When operating conditions are appropriate, the PCM energizes the normally open TCC solenoid valve. This 
closes the solenoid, blocks the converter feed fluid from exhausting, and creates pressure in the converter feed 
fluid circuit at the converter clutch apply valve and TCC solenoid valve. 

Converter Clutch Apply Valve 

Converter feed fluid pressure moves the valve against spring force and into the apply position. In this position, 
release fluid is open to an exhaust port, and regulated apply fluid fills the apply fluid circuit. Converter feed 
fluid is routed through the converter clutch apply valve to feed the cooler fluid circuit. 

Torque Converter 

Release fluid from behind the pressure plate exhausts through the end of the turbine shaft. Apply fluid pressure 
is routed between the converter hub and stator shaft where it enters the torque converter. This fluid applies the 
converter clutch against the converter cover and keeps the converter filled with fluid. 

TCC Apply Checkball (#9) 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE Automatic Transmission - Overhaul - 4L60-E/4L65-E