Manual Second

1992 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-350 5.7LSECTION Manual Second

With 4L60 (700-R4) Transmissions - 4WD Shown, 2WD Similar:






MANUAL SECOND

CONVERTER CLUTCH - RELEASED
2-4 BAND - APPLIED
OVERRUN CLUTCH - APPLIED
FORWARD CLUTCH - APPLIED

A forced 3-2 downshift can be accomplished by moving the selector lever from Third (3rd) Gear to Second (2nd) Gear position.

When the selector lever is moved to the Second (2nd) Gear position, RND4D3, 3rd clutch, and 3rd accumulator oil will exhaust at the manual valve. With no pressure to apply the 3-4 clutch, or release the 2-4 band, the transmission will shift to second gear.

The manual valve will also direct line pressure into the D2 passage. Drive 2 (D2) oil will act on the reverse boost valve to boost line pressure to 1206 kPa (175 psi) which is required to prevent the 2-4 band and forward clutch from slipping.

SUMMARY

The forward clutch and 2-4 band are applied. The transmission is in second gear. Also, the overrun clutch is still applied to allow engine braking when needed.
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