Multi plate Drive and Brake Clutches

Located in the main case are four drive and five brake clutches. When cushioned hydraulic control pressure is applied, the clutches engage smoothly with a slight delay. The valve body activates the various drive and brake clutches in a coded sequence to transmit engine drive torque to the planetary gear set providing the various output shaft ratios. The clutches are multiplate units with both steel and friction plates. The friction plates are single sided. See Fig 1 -Fig 3 .

Fig 1: Identifying Multi Plate Drive & Brake Clutch

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Fig 2: Multi Plate Drive & Brake Clutches (Clutch Released)

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Fig 3: Multi Plate Drive & Brake Clutches (Clutch Applied)

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