Land Rover Defender: Component Location, Overview
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 2
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- Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
COMPONENT LOCATION - 2 OF 2
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- Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler
- Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler pipes
- Emergency Park Release (EPR) lever
- Automatic transmission
OVERVIEW
The 8HP45 transmission is an electronically controlled, hydraulically operated, 8 speed automatic unit.
A single unit known as the Mechatronic valve block is located inside the transmission. The Mechatronic valve block contains the following control components:
- Hydraulic control elements
- Electronic control elements
- TCM.
The 8HP45 is a smaller version of the 8HP70 automatic transmission, with the same power flow and control strategies. The 8HP70 transmission is specified for high power and high torque applications. The 8HP45 transmission is optimized for efficiency and weight with a saving of 5 kg over the 8HP70. The 8HP45 is specified for lower torque and power capacity applications.
The 8HP45 transmission has the following features:
- Designed to be maintenance free
- Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is 'fill for life'
- The torque converter features a controlled slip feature with electronically regulated control of lock-up, creating a smooth transition to the fully locked condition
- Shift programs controlled by the TCM
- Adaptive Shift Strategy (ASIS), to provide continuous adaption of shift changes to suit the driving style of the driver, which can vary from sporting to economical
- Connected to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) through the FlexRay systems bus for communications
- Default mode if major faults occur
- Diagnostics available from the TCM through the FlexRay systems bus.
The transmission selections are made using the Transmission Control Switch (TCS).
On vehicles featured with the stop/start system, the 8HP45 automatic transmission is equipped with a Hydraulic Impulse Storage (HIS) device. The HIS makes sure pressurized Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is available to the shift elements as quickly as possible when the engine is started.
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Description
TRANSMISSION
The transmission comprises the main casing which houses all of the
transmission components. The main casing also
incorporates an integral torque converter housing.
A fluid pan is attache
Operation
POWER FLOWS
Operation of the transmission is controlled by the Transmission Control
Module (TCM), which electrically activates
various solenoids to control the transmission gear selection. The sequen
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
removed to provide extra clarity.
1.
Sensors and cameras
When washing the vehicle, do not aim
high pressure water jets directly at any of
the sensors and cameras. Do not use
abrasive materials or hard/sharp objects,
to clean the sensors and cameras. Only
use approved vehicle shampoo. Using
unapproved cleaning equipment or
method can cause damage to the s
