Transmission (TF-80SC AWD; 2006-2007): Overview
HINT: The shape of the transmission casing differs depending on which engine is included in the driveline.
TF-80SC (TF-80SC AWD) is an electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic.
The Geartronic function combines two transmissions in one. One adaptive 6-gear automatic transmission which enables relaxed driving , and a "manually" shifted transmission which enables more active driving with manual shifting. In case of manual shifting, the gear selector is pushed forward to upshift to a higher gear and it's pulled back to downshift to a lower gear. However, in certain situations the Transmission control module (TCM) assumes the gearshifting decisions.
TF-80SC has a lock-up-function on all forward gears except 1st gear. The torque converter has a locked and slipping lock-up-function.
Gearshifts are controlled by an hydraulic operating system. Gearshifts take place without freewheeling and completely automatically in terms of load and speed.
TF-80SC has two planetary train units, a front and a rear, whose shifts are controlled by a number of clutches and brakes. The rear planetary train is of the Ravigneaux type.
The oil level is checked by level pipe (the transmission does not have a conventional dipstick).
The transmission has a total of 8 solenoids that control the hydraulic flow. 6 of these solenoids control the shift process, 1 solenoid controls the torque converter's lock-up function and 1 solenoid controls the system pressure.
The gear selector sensor is integrated in the Transmission control module (TCM). The Transmission control module (TCM) is integrated in the transmission. For information about the Transmission control module (TCM), solenoids and sensors, see Design and function, Transmission control module (TCM).