Steve Garrett ATRA Today’s Presentation Sponsored By: [email protected]
Connections Handout Questions Survey Thanks A special thanks to Bob from Valve Body Pro for helping me with some of the pictures for this presentation. U250E Description
The U250E is commonly used in the Type WS fluid on later applications
*Camry 8qts US * Avalon *Solara * Some Lexus U250E Solenoid, Clutch, Brake and One-Way Clutch Application U250E Centrifugal Fluid Pressure Canceling Mechanism U250E Centrifugal Fluid Pressure Canceling Mechanism Early designs systems used a check ball to release centrifugal force fluid left in the piston when the clutch was released. The check ball provided a path to exhaust that oil (preventing bind ups)
The new design uses lube oil on the front side of the piston to aide in the release of the clutch as shown.
Balance Piston U250E Centrifugal Fluid Pressure Canceling Mechanism The balance piston creates a “piston fluid pressure chamber” that uses lube oil to create centrifugal fluid pressure on top of the piston. This counteracts any centrifugal pressure created on the bottom or apply side of the piston. This eliminated the need to discharge the fluid through the use of a check ball, and is highly responsive to create smooth shift characteristics. U250E Centrifugal Fluid Pressure Canceling Mechanism Solenoid ID Solenoid ID Solenoid ID
The U250 Solenoids are very easy to mix up. Many of the electrical connectors are the same color and the bodies of the solenoids look almost Identical
If you mix up the solenoid various symptoms will develop so it is very important To get the solenoid into its correct location. Always mark the solenoids and bores to make it easier for you to reinstall the Solenoids after repair
If you failed to ID the solenoid and bore prior to removal you can ID the solenoid By looking at the slots cut into the body of the solenoid snout.
Count the number of slots on the electrical connector side of the solenoid body SL1---2 Slots, SL2---4 Slots, SL3---4 Slots, SL4---5 Slots U250E Wiring U250E Pressure Regulator Setting There are “NO” Factory Settings available at this time. Be sure to mark the setting before disassembling.
Mark both the PR
Valve and VB for Re-assembly U250E Valve Body ID 2007 Model Upper Valve Body: Use following pages for Valve ID.
Inspect Sleeve for Wear Valves
1=Lockup Relay 4 2=Lockup Control 3= B1 Control 4= Sec Reg 5= Co Control 5 3 1 2 U250E Valve Body ID 2007 Model Upper Valve Body: Use following pages for Valve ID
Valves 1=Solenoid Control 2=Co Control 3= Accumulator Control 4= B3 Control 3 5 5= B2 Control 6 6= Solenoid Modulator 1 2 4 U250E Valve Body ID 2007 Model Lower Valve Body: Use following pages for Valve ID.
Inspect Sleeve for Wear Valves
1=Manual 2= B2 Control 3= 4-5 Shift 4= B1 Control 5= Pri regulator 6= Clutch apply Control 2 3 6 5 4 1 U250E 2005-2006 Valve Body ID U250E Large Check Ball Locations The 3 large check balls in the Upper VB are use in exhausting oil
Check Ball Sizes: 0.394” (10mm)
U250E Small Check Ball Locations There are 11 small check balls in the main portion of the VB. All of the check balls are composite, make sure the check balls seat properly before re-using. Recommended to replace during OH. U250E Check Valve Location The Torque Converter check valve and spring must be installed as shown. Leaking or failure to install properly will result in converter charge issues.
Spring Size: H: 0.909” W: 0.493” D: 0.039” U250E Accumulator Piston and Spring ID’s
C1
C0
B1 U250E SL and SLT Solenoid Description The linear solenoid valve SLT controls the transmission line pressure for a smooth shift based on signals from the TPS and VSS. The ECM adjusts the duty cycle of the SLT solenoid valve to control hydraulic line pressure coming from the primary regulator valve.
Solenoid Valves SL1, SL2, SL3 and SLT have the same basic structure U250E DSL, S4 and SR Solenoid Description The Solenoid Valve SR controls the solenoid relay valve. The fluid passages from the solenoid valve DSL and S4 have been redesigned starting in 2007
The DSL, S4 and SR
solenoids are “three- passage shift solenoid valves U250E DSL, S4 and SR Solenoid Description The S4 solenoid valve, when commanded “ON”, controls the 4-5 shift valve to stroke against the spring. Fifth (5th) gear is established by removing pressure to the B3 brake and applying pressure to the C3 clutch.
4th Gear 5th Gear
U250E ECM Inputs and Outputs
The ECM combines both the
Engine CPU and the Transmission CPU. The inputs from the engine and transmission sensors are used to control shift timing and feel. The strategy is derived from emissions and related devices. U250E ECM Basics This diagram should be used as a quick reference to ID what controls the transmission. U250E Solenoid Code Reference Solenoid Codes DTC Solenoid Issue P0746 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “A” Performance P0748 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “A” Electrical P0776 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “B” Performance P0778 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “B” Electrical P0796 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “C” Performance P0798 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “C” Electrical P0766 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “D” Performance P2716 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “D” Electrical P0982 S4 Shift Solenoid “D” Control Circuit Short P0983 S4 Shift Solenoid “D” Control Circuit Open P0771 SR Shift Solenoid “E” Performance P0985 SR Shift Solenoid “E” Control Circuit Short P0986 SR Shift Solenoid “E” Control Circuit Open P0741 DSL Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Performance P2769 DSL Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Short P2770 DSL Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Open Product Concerns Commonly Worn Valves • Boost Valve • B2 Apply • B1 Apply • Lockup Valves • Accumulator pistons and bores • End Plug leaks Accumulator Pistons
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Inspect piston and bore Pro Inspect for wear
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Secondary Pressure Regulator Valve
TCC Reg. Valve & Sleeve
Solenoid Modulator B1 & B2 Sleeves
Worn out Sleeve
B1 Apply Control Sleeve
B2 Apply Control Sleeve
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Pro Pressure Reg.
Worn out Worn out PR Boost Valve
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Body Pro Updated Check Balls Shuttle or Bindup on a 2-3 Shift
Concern: Bindup on a 2-3 shift
Cause/Correction: Direct Clutch control valve sticking in the bore 07 Camry Hard Shifts
To enhance shifting performance and smoothness during acceleration, the Engine
Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) calibration has been revised.
