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Illustration 9
TH55
(14) SOS sampling port (transmission (33) Torque converter inlet relief valve (57) Torque converter inlet
controls) (46) Kidney loop connection port (one of (58) Controls inlet from torque converter
(15) Pump pressure port three) (SAE J1926 #16 port, 1 5/16 - filter
(16) SOS sampling port (torque 12 straight thread O-ring) (59) Controls outlet to torque converter
converter) (53) Transmission planetary oil filter (60) Transmission lube inlet from oil
(17) Pump pressure port (54) Torque converter oil filter cooler
(20) Base supports (56) Ecology drain plug

Note: Caterpillar transmissions are manufactured,
assembled, and tested using hydraulic diagnostic
couplers. These quick disconnect couplers are used
for checking the system pressures. The couplers will
remain on the transmission for the convenience of
the owners and service personnel. Unless otherwise
stated, all quick disconnect couplers conform to
SAE-J1502 standards.
The timing of the clutch engagement and
disengagement is controlled by the transmission
electronic control module to optimize transmission
life. The engagement of the torque converter lockup
clutch is based on engine speed and the speed ratio
across the converter. This clutch will solidly transfer
torque from the engine crankshaft to the output of
the torque converter.

All shifts are manually requested. No automatic gear

General Electronic Transmission
Operation
Shift Control
No description of the control software is included
except for a configuration of the service tool and the
individual description of the control features.
shifting function is provided.
Selection of a gear through the shifter interface will
allow selection of any gear, however skip-shifts are
not directly allowed. While it may appear to the
operator that performing skip shifts are possible, the
transmission will briefly engage each gear before
reaching the requested gear.

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