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Automatic Transmission Construction

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This automatic transmission is a full automatic type with 3-speed plus overdrive (O/D).

The torque converter is a 3-element, 1-step and 2-phase type and is equipped with an electronically controlled lock-up mechanism. The gear shift device consists of 3 sets of planetary gear units, 3 disc type clutches, 4 disc type brakes and 3 one-way clutches. The gear shift is done by selecting one of 6 positions ("P", "R", "N", "D", "2" and "L") by means of the select lever installed on the floor. On the shift knob, there is an overdrive (O/D) cut switch which allows shift-up to the overdrive mode (except at 4L) and shift-down from the overdrive mode. Also, by using the P/N change switch located on the console box, it is possible to select the gear change timing of 2 modes, normal and power.

Fig 1: Cut-Away View Of Automatic Transmission
G01380983Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Automatic Transmission General Specifications

Item Specifications
Torque converter Type 3-element, 1-step, 2-phase type (with TCC (lock-up) mechanism)
Stall torque ratio 2.0
Oil pump Type Trochoid type oil pump
Drive system Engine driven
Gear change device Type Forward 4-step, reverse 1-step planetary gear type
Shift position "P" range Gear in neutral, output shaft fixed, engine start
"R" range Reverse
"N" range Gear in neutral, engine start
"D" range (O/D ON) Forward 1st ↔ 2nd ↔ 3rd ↔ 4th (O/D) automatic gear change
"D" range (O/D OFF) Forward 1st ↔ 2nd ↔ 3rd automatic gear change
"2" range (Normal mode) Forward 1st ↔ 2nd ← 3rd automatic gear change
(Power mode) Forward 2nd ← 3rd automatic gear change and fixed at 2nd gear
"L" range Forward 1st ← 2nd ← 3rd reduction, and fixed at 1st gear
Gear ratio 1st (low gear) 2.826
2nd (second gear) 1.493
3rd (top gear) 1.000
4th (overdrive gear) 0.689
Reverse (reverse gear) 2.703
Control elements Wet type multi-disc clutch: 3 sets
Wet type multi-disc brake: 4 sets
One-way clutch: 3 sets
Transfer Hi: 1.000, Lo: 1.816 (for 4WD model only)
Final gear reduction ratio (Differential) 4.875
Fig 2: Lubrication Specifications Chart
G01380985Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.