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Automatic Transmission Description

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 7 positions ("P", "R", "N", "D", "3", "2" and "L") by means of the select lever installed on the floor.

Fig 1: Identifying Automatic Transmission Components
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ITEM SPECIFICATION

Item Specifications
Torque converter Type 3-element, 1-step, 2-phase type (with TCC (lock-up) mechanism)
Stall torque ratio 2.00
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 Forward 1st ↔ 2nd ↔ 3rd ↔ 4th (O/D) automatic gear change
"D" range (at 4L position (motor-shift type 4WD model only)) Forward 1st ↔ 2nd ↔ 3rd gear change
"3" range Forward 1st ↔ 2nd ↔ 3rd automatic gear change
"2" range Forward 1st ↔ 2nd ↔ 3rd automatic gear change
"L" range Forward 1st ↔ 2nd reduction, and fixed at 1st gear
Gear ratio 1st 2.826
2nd 1.493
3rd 1.000
4th 0.688
Reverse 2.703
Control elements Wet type multi-disc clutch ... 3 sets
Wet type multi-disc brake ... 4 sets
One-way clutch ... 3 sets
Transfer (motor-shift type 4WD model only) Hi: 1.000
Lo: 1.970
  Final gear reduction ratio 5.125
Lubrication Lubrication system Forced feed system by oil pump
Cooling Cooling system Radiator assisted cooling (water-cooled)
Fluid used SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309