Ford Explorer: Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Description and Operation - C Clutch

Overview

Ring gear No. 2 is mechanically connected to sun gear No. 3 and is also connected to the C clutch. When the C clutch applies, torque from ring gear No. 2 may be applied the planetary carrier No. 3.

C Clutch Exploded View

C Clutch Hydraulic Circuits

C Clutch Hydraulic Operation

Line pressure is supplied to the C clutch control valve and the C clutch latch valve. As SSC turns on, it moves the control valve allowing regulated line pressure to flow to the C clutch latch valve and then to the mechanical C clutch. When the regulated line pressure in the C clutch control circuit reaches approximately 689 kPa (100 psi), the mechanical C clutch is fully applied. The pressure in the C clutch control circuit moves the C clutch latch valve to the left which allows line pressure to hold the mechanical C clutch applied.

C Clutch Hydraulic Passages