Fig. 331: Overdrive Range, 3-2 Downshift
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
MANUAL THIRD GEAR
A manual 4-3 downshift is available to increase vehicle performance when the use of only three gear ratios is
desired. Manual Third gear range also provides engine braking in Third gear when the throttle is released. A
manual 4-3 downshift is accomplished by moving the selector lever into the Manual Third (D) position. This
moves the manual valve and immediately downshifts the transmission into Third gear. Refer to Overdrive
Range, Fourth Gear - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Applied for a complete description of a 4-3
downshift. In Manual Third, the transmission is prevented, both hydraulically and electronically, from shifting
into Fourth gear. The following information explains the additional changes during a manual 4-3 downshift as
compared to a forced 4-3 downshift.
Manual Valve
The selector lever moves the manual shaft and manual valve into the Manual Third position (D). This allows
line pressure to enter the D3 fluid circuit.
Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Manual Valve Position Switch Assembly
D3 fluid is routed to the TFP manual valve position switch and opens the normally closed D3 fluid pressure
switch. The combination of the opened D3 switch and the closed D4 switch signals the PCM that the
transmission is operating in Manual Third.
1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve
When Manual Third is selected, the PCM de-energizes the 1-2 SS valve to immediately downshift the
transmission into Third gear. This electronically prevents Fourth gear.
3-4 Shift Valve
D3 fluid pressure assists spring force to keep the valve in the downshifted position against the signal A fluid
circuit. In this position, the valve blocks 3-4 signal fluid and the 4th signal fluid circuit is open to an exhaust
port past the valve. Therefore, with D3 fluid pressure assisting spring force, Fourth gear is hydraulically
prevented.
2-3 Shift Valve Train
With the 2-3 SS valve de-energized and open, actuator feed limit (AFL) fluid acting on the 2-3 shift valve holds
both valves in the upshifted position. This allows D3 fluid to feed the overrun fluid circuit through the 2-3 shift
valve.
Overrun Clutch Feed Checkball (#5)
Overrun fluid pressure seats the ball against the empty D2 fluid circuit.
2004 Hummer H2
2004 TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE Automatic Transmission - Overhaul - 4L60-E/4L65-E