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Regulating valve component description - GF27.60-P-5140GC

TRANSMISSION 722.6 in MODEL 204.0, 216, 221 up to Model Year 8 Control slide lubrication pressure 

Location 

The lubrication pressure regulating valve is located in the valve body of the shift plate.

Task 

The lubrication pressure regulating valve limits the pressure in the torque converter. The lubrication pressure is also used to lubricate and cool the mechanical part of the transmission 722.6

Fig 1: Identifying Regulating Valve Components Location
G07649966Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Function 

On the working pressure regulating valve excess oil is diverted to the lubrication pressure regulating valve. The lubrication pressure regulated there is used to supply the transmission lubrication and the torque converter.

Fig 2: Identifying Lubrication Pressure Regulating Valve Function Diagram
G07649967Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA