Clutch & Band Application

1995 Chevrolet Forward Control 4.3 Z, AutomaticSECTION Clutch & Band Application
CLUTCH & BAND APPLICATION CHART (4L80-E)

Selector Lever Position Solenoid Positions Elements In Use
"D" (Overdrive)
1st Gear "A" ON/"B" OFF (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch, Forward Clutch, (2) Intermediate Sprag Clutch & (1) Low Roller Clutch
2nd Gear "A" OFF/"B" OFF (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch, Forward Clutch, (1) Intermediate Sprag Clutch, Intermediate Clutch & (3) Low Roller Clutch
3rd Gear "A" OFF/"B" ON (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch, Forward Clutch, Direct Clutch, (3) Intermediate Sprag Clutch, Intermediate Clutch & (3) Low Roller Clutch
Overdrive "A" ON/"B" ON 4th Clutch, (3) Overdrive Roller Clutch, Forward Clutch, Direct Clutch, (3) Intermediate Sprag Clutch, Intermediate Clutch & (3) Low Roller Clutch
"D" (Manual 3rd)
1st Gear "A" ON/"B" OFF Overrun Clutch, (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch, Forward Clutch, (2) Intermediate Sprag Clutch & (1) Low Roller Clutch
2nd Gear "A" OFF/"B" OFF Overrun Clutch, (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch, Forward Clutch, (1) Intermediate Sprag Clutch, Intermediate Clutch & (3) Low Roller Clutch
3rd Gear "A" OFF/"B" ON Overrun Clutch, (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch, Forward Clutch, Direct Clutch, (3) Intermediate Sprag Clutch, Intermediate Clutch & (3) Low Roller Clutch
"2" (Manual 2nd)
1st Gear "A" ON/"B" OFF Overrun Clutch, (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch, Forward Clutch, (2) Intermediate Sprag Clutch & (1) Low Roller Clutch
2nd Gear "A" OFF/"B" OFF Overrun Clutch, (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch, Forward Clutch, Front Band, (1) Intermediate Sprag Clutch, Intermediate Clutch & (3) Low Roller Clutch
"1" (Manual Low)
1st Gear "A" ON/"B" OFF Overrun Clutch, (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch, Forward Clutch, (2) Intermediate Sprag Clutch, (1) Low Roller Clutch & Rear Band
2nd Gear "A" OFF/"B" OFF Overrun Clutch, (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch, Forward Clutch, Front Band, (1) Intermediate Sprag Clutch, Intermediate Clutch & (3) Low Roller Clutch
"R" (Reverse) "A" ON/"B" OFF (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch, Direct Clutch & Rear Band
"N" (Neutral "A" ON/"B" OFF (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch Holding, All Other Clutches & Bands Released Or Ineffective
"P" (Park) "A" ON/"B" OFF (1) Overdrive Roller Clutch Holding, All Other Clutches & Bands Released Or Ineffective
(1) Holding.
(2) Applied but not effective.
(3) Overrunning.
RENDER: 1.0x

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