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4LHD/4LHDX Application Manual
Powertrain Control Solutions
REV 1.1
1.4 Valve body Features and Specifications
The following are valve body options. When ordering from PCS, you must specify your desired valve body configuration.
1.4.1 Abuse Protection
Often times the operator causes the most damage to the transmission, reducing the service life and causing
costly repairs and downtime. The PCS 4LHD/4LHD-X abuse protection valve body protects the transmission by
locking out reverse engagement until the vehicle is stopped and the engine is at idle. It also prevents “neutral
drops” by only engaging the forward gears when the engine is at idle.
1.4.2 Neutral Idle
As an option, the PCS valve body can disengage the forward gears when the vehicle is stopped and the brake
pedal is pressed. By reducing the number of rotating components during idle, fuel consumption can be reduced
especially for vehicles that spend a lot of time idling in gear. With the forward gears disengaged, the reduced
brake force required to hold the vehicle, especially in high gear reduction drivelines, can significantly improve the
drivability of the vehicle from the operator’s perspective.
1.4.3 Electronic Range (Option)
This allows you to eliminate the shift cable and shift the transmission electronically with a push button or a
movement of a lever. Driver inputs can be validated based on vehicle modes and conditions so the vehicle is
operated within standard operating protocols. Also eliminate transmission failures due to the shift cable not
adjusted properly. Reference Section 2.4.3 for external setup.
1.4.4 Inching Mode (Option)
The PCS inching valve body allows the operator to move the vehicle forward or backward in small increments
from an operator’s panel remotely mounted on the vehicle. This greatly reduces time when connecting to trailers
or other equipment and makes the operation more efficient for one person.
Figure 1.4-1: PCS Valve Body Explosion View