Automatic Transaxle System: Description

2009 Hyundai Sonata SE, 3.3 FSECTION Description
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  1. Variable Line Pressure Control
    • Description
      • Form the most suitable line pressure according to the vehicle driving condition
    • Special Features
      • VFS (Variable Force Solenoid) valve (For varying line pressure)
      • Reducing valve added (Stabilize control pressure during shifting)
    • Effects
      • Improved power transmission efficiency and fuel consumption
    Fig 1: Automatic Transaxle System Diagram
    G04880067Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Case/Housing intensity reinforced
    • Description
      • Case/Housing intensity reinforced
    • Special Features
      • Converter housing intensity reinforced (Ribs added and thickness increased)
      • Most suitable stiff reinforcement through analysis
    • Effects
      • Intensity increased and banding vibration decreased
      • NVH Performance improvement
  3. Flat torque converter
    • Description
      • Apply a flat type torque converter
    • Special Features
      • Torque converter width decreased
      • Maximum torque increased
      • Blade design through three-dimensional flow analysis
    • Effects
      • Full length reduction
      • Weight reduction
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