Jeep Cherokee 2000, Service Manual

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stator is freewheeling, providing no torque multipli-
cation. By applying the turbine’s piston to the front
cover’s friction material, a total converter engage-
ment can be obtained. The result of this engagement
is a direct 1:1 mechanical link between the engine
and the transmission.
The engagement and disengagement of the TCC
are automatic and controlled by the Powertrain Con-
trol Module (PCM). The engagement cannot be acti-
vated in the lower gears because it eliminates the
torque multiplication effect of the torque converter
necessary for acceleration. Inputs that determine
clutch engagement are: coolant temperature, vehicle
speed and throttle position. The torque converter
clutch is engaged by the clutch solenoid on the valve
body. The clutch will engage at approximately 56
km/h (35 mph) with light throttle, after the shift to
third gear.
OIL PUMP
DESCRIPTION
The oil pump (Fig. 17) is located in the pump hous-
ing inside the bell housing of the transmission case.
The oil pump consists of an inner and outer gear, a
housing, and a cover that also serves as the reaction
shaft support.
Fig. 15 Torque Converter Fluid Operation
1 – APPLY PRESSURE
2 – THE PISTON MOVES SLIGHTLY FORWARD 3 – RELEASE PRESSURE
4 – THE PISTON MOVES SLIGHTLY REARWARD
Fig. 16 Stator Operation
1 – DIRECTION STATOR WILL FREE WHEEL DUE TO OIL
PUSHING ON BACKSIDE OF VANES
2 – FRONT OF ENGINE
3 – INCREASED ANGLE AS OIL STRIKES VANES
4 – DIRECTION STATOR IS LOCKED UP DUE TO OIL PUSHING
AGAINST STATOR VANES
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION—30RH 21 - 101
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)