driving up a steep incline. To achieve a 4-3 downshift, the PCM de-energizes the 1-2 shift
solenoid valve and the following changes occur to the transmission's electrical and hydraulic
systems:
1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve
De-energized by the PCM, the normally open solenoid opens and signal A fluid exhausts through
the solenoid.
1-2 Shift Valve
As in Fourth gear, D432 fluid pressure and spring force hold the valve in the upshift position.
2-4 Band Releases
3-4 Shift Valve
With the signal A fluid pressure exhausted, the spring force moves the valve into the downshift
position. In this position, the valve blocks the 3-4 signal fluid and the 4th signal fluid exhausts
past the valve.
3-4 Relay Valve and 4-3 Sequence Valve
These valves control the timing of the 2-4 band release. With the 4th signal fluid pressure
exhausted, the 3-4 accumulator fluid pressure moves the 3-4 relay valve into the third gear
position. This opens the 3-4 accumulator fluid to an orificed exhaust (#5) past the 3-4 relay valve
(shown by red arrows). Because the exhaust is orificed, the 3-4 accumulator fluid pressure
momentarily holds the 4-3 sequence valve against spring force before completely exhausting.
When the exhausting 3-4 accumulator fluid pressure decreases sufficiently, the spring force moves
the 4-3 sequence valve into the third gear position as shown. This opens both the 3-4 accumulator
and the 4th fluid circuits to a quick exhaust past the 4-3 sequence valve. In this position the valve
blocks the 2nd fluid from entering the servo feed fluid circuit.
2-4 Servo Assembly
The 4th fluid exhausts from the 4th apply piston in the servo assembly. The apply pin spring
moves the 4th apply piston and the apply pin in order to release the band from the reverse input
drum and shift the transmission into third gear.
3-4 Accumulator Assembly
The 3-4 accumulator fluid exhausts from the 3-4 accumulator piston. The orificed accumulator
2007 Hummer H3
2007 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - H3