Product: WHEEL LOADER

Model: 966H WHEEL LOADER TAL02276

Configuration: 966H Wheel Loader TAL00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY
C11 Engine

Systems Operation
966H Wheel Loader and 972H
Wheel Loader Power Train
Media Number -RENR8845-02 Publication Date -01/12/2011 Date Updated -06/12/2011

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Transmission Planetary
SMCS - 3160
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Illustration 1

Transmission Components

(1) Coupling

(2) Ring gear for Number 1 clutch

(3) Number 1 clutch

(4) Number 2 sun gear

(5) Number 2 clutch

(6) Ring gear for Number 2 clutch

(7) Number 2 and Number 3 carrier

(8) Number 3 clutch

(9) Ring gear for Number 3 clutch

(10) Number 4 carrier

(11) Number 4 sun gear

(12) Number 4 clutch

(13) Ring gear for Number 4 clutch

(14) Number 5 clutch

(15) Rotating hub (part of sun gear (11) )

(16) Number 6 clutch

(17) Ring gear for Number 6 clutch

(18) Number 6 carrier

(19) Number 6 sun gear

(20) Number 1 carrier

(21) Number 1 sun gear

(22) Output shaft

(23) Input gear and shaft

(24) Number 1 planetary gears

(25) Number 2 planetary gears

(26) Number 3 planetary gears

(27) Number 4 planetary gears

(28) Housing assembly

(29) Number 6 planetary gears

The transmission has six hydraulically activated clutches which provide four forward speeds and
four reverse speeds. The transmission direction and speed control lever is used to select speed
and direction manually in machines that are equipped with Conventional Steering. In machines
that are equipped with Command Control Steering, direction is manually selected with the
transmission direction control switch. In machines that are equipped with Command Control
Steering, speed is manually selected with the upshift switch and with the downshift switch.

The transmission is fastened between the torque converter housing and the output transfer gear
case. Input power to the transmission flows from the torque converter through the transmission
input gear.

A speed clutch and a direction clutch must be engaged in order for power to be sent through the
transmission. The speed clutch engages before the direction clutch. Table 1 lists the solenoids
that are engaged for each forward speed and for each reverse speed.

Table 1
Transmission Clutch Modulating Valve Logic

Transmission Clutch
Speed Range and Direction Modulating Valves Energized (1)
(Direction and Speed)

Fourth Speed Forward 2 and 3

Third Speed Forward 2 and 4

Second Speed Forward 2 and 5

First Speed Forward 2 and 6

Neutral None and 3

First Speed Reverse 1 and 6

Second Speed Reverse 1 and 5

Third Speed Reverse 1 and 4

Fourth Speed Reverse 1 and 3

(1)
The clutches in the transmission that are engaged are the same as the listed solenoid valves that are energized.

The Number 1 clutch and the Number 2 clutch are nearest to the input end of the transmission.
The Number 1 clutch is the reverse direction clutch. The Number 2 clutch is the forward
direction clutch.
The Number 3 clutch, the Number 4 clutch, the Number 5 clutch, and the Number 6 clutch are
the speed clutches. The Number 3 clutch provides fourth speed. The Number 4 clutch provides
third speed. The Number 5 clutch provides second speed. The Number 6 clutch provides first
speed.

First Speed Forward

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Power Flow in First Speed Forward

(4) Number 2 sun gear

(5) Number 2 clutch

(6) Ring gear for Number 2 clutch

(7) Number 2 and Number 3 carrier

(9) Ring gear for Number 3 clutch

(10) Number 4 carrier

(11) Number 4 sun gear

(13) Ring gear for Number 4 clutch

(16) Number 6 clutch

(17) Ring gear for Number 6 clutch

(18) Number 6 carrier

(19) Number 6 sun gear

(22) Output shaft

(23) Input gear and shaft

(25) Number 2 planetary gears

(26) Number 3 planetary gears

(27) Number 4 planetary gears

(28) Housing assembly

(29) Number 6 planetary gears

When the transmission is in first speed forward, the Number 6 clutch and the Number 2 clutch
are engaged. The Number 2 clutch holds ring gear (6) for the Number 2 clutch stationary. The
Number 6 clutch holds ring gear (17) for the Number 6 clutch stationary. Input shaft (23) turns
Number 2 sun gear (4). The Number 2 sun gear turns Number 2 planetary gears (25) .

Because ring gear (6) is held stationary by the Number 2 clutch, planetary gears (25) move
around the inside of the ring gear. The movement of planetary gears (25) causes Number 2 and
Number 3 carrier (7) to turn in the same direction as input shaft (23). As the Number 2 carrier
and the Number 3 carrier turn, Number 3 planetary gears (26) turn.

The Number 3 planetary gears turn ring gear (9) for the Number 3 clutch and output shaft (22).
Ring gear (9) turns Number 4 carrier (10). As the Number 4 carrier turns, Number 4 planetary
gears (27) turn. The Number 4 planetary gears turn ring gear (13) for the Number 4 clutch. The
ring gear for the Number 4 clutch is fastened to housing assembly (28) with splines.

The Number 4 planetary gears also turn Number 4 sun gear (11). The Number 4 sun gear turns
output shaft (22). Housing assembly (28) turns sun gear (19) for Number 6 clutch (16) .

Because ring gear (17) is held stationary by the Number 6 clutch, planetary gears (29) move
around the inside of the ring gear. The movement of planetary gears (29) and Number 6 carrier
(18) turns output shaft (22) .

As a result, torque to output shaft (22) is divided between Number 3 planetary gears (26),
Number 4 sun gear (11), and Number 6 carrier (18). From the output shaft, power flows through
the output transfer gears to the differentials.

Second Speed Forward

Refer to Illustration 1 for the location of the components, as described below. Refer to
Illustration 2 for a typical example of power flow in the forward direction.

When the transmission is in second speed forward, the Number 5 clutch and the Number 2 clutch
are engaged. The Number 2 clutch holds ring gear (6) for the Number 2 clutch stationary. The
Number 5 clutch holds rotating hub (15) stationary. Input shaft (23) turns Number 2 sun gear (4).
The Number 2 sun gear turns Number 2 planetary gears (25) .

Because ring gear (6) is held stationary by the Number 2 clutch, planetary gears (25) move
around the inside of the ring gear. The movement of planetary gears (25) causes Number 2
carrier and Number 3 carrier (7) to turn in the same direction as input shaft (23). As the Number
2 carrier and the Number 3 carrier turn, Number 3 planetary gears (26) turn. The Number 3
planetary gears turn ring gear (9) for the Number 3 clutch and for output shaft (22). Ring gear (9)
turns Number 4 carrier (10) .

As the Number 4 carrier turns, Number 4 planetary gears (27) turn. The Number 4 planetary
gears turn ring gear (13) for the Number 4 clutch. The ring gear (13) for the Number 4 clutch is
fastened to housing assembly (28) with splines. The Number 4 planetary gears also turn Number
4 sun gear (11). The Number 4 sun gear turns output shaft (22) .

Because rotating hub (15) is held stationary by Number 5 clutch (14), power is sent through the
Number 5 clutch to the rotating hub. Rotating hub (15) turns output shaft (22) .
As a result, torque to output shaft (22) is divided between Number 3 planetary gears (26),
Number 4 sun gear (11), and rotating hub (15). From the output shaft, power flows through the
output transfer gears to the differentials.

Third Speed Forward

Refer to Illustration 1 for the location of the components, as described below. Refer to
Illustration 2 for a typical example of power flow in the forward direction.

When the transmission is in third speed forward, the Number 4 clutch and the Number 2 clutch
are engaged. The Number 2 clutch holds ring gear (6) for the Number 2 clutch stationary. The
Number 4 clutch holds ring gear (13) for the Number 4 clutch stationary. Input shaft (23) turns
Number 2 sun gear (4). The Number 2 sun gear turns Number 2 planetary gears (25) .

Because ring gear (6) is held stationary by the Number 2 clutch, planetary gears (25) move
around the inside of the ring gear. The movement of planetary gears (25) causes Number 2 and
Number 3 carrier (7) to turn in the same direction as input shaft (23). As the Number 2 and
Number 3 carrier turns, Number 3 planetary gears (26) turn. The Number 3 planetary gears turn
ring gear (9) for the Number 3 clutch and for output shaft (22). Ring gear (9) turns carrier (10) .

Because ring gear (13) is held stationary by the Number 4 clutch, planetary gears (27) move
around the inside of the ring gear. The movement of planetary gears (27) and of Number 4
carrier (10) causes Number 4 sun gear (11) to turn. The Number 4 sun gear turns output shaft
(22) .

As a result, torque to output shaft (22) is divided between Number 3 planetary gears (26) and
Number 4 sun gear (11). From the output shaft, power flows through the output transfer gears to
the differentials.

Fourth Speed Forward

Refer to Illustration 1 for the location of the components, as described below. Refer to
Illustration 2 for a typical example of power flow in the forward direction.

When the transmission is in fourth speed forward, the Number 2 clutch and the Number 3 clutch
are engaged. The Number 2 clutch holds ring gear (6) for the Number 2 clutch stationary. The
Number 3 clutch holds ring gear (9) for the Number 3 clutch stationary. Input shaft (23) turns
Number 2 sun gear (4). The Number 2 sun gear turns Number 2 planetary gears (25) .

Because ring gear (6) is held stationary by the Number 2 clutch, planetary gears (25) move
around the inside of the ring gear. The movement of planetary gears (25) causes Number 2
carrier and Number 3 carrier (7) to turn in the same direction as input shaft (23) .

Ring gear (9) is held stationary by the Number 3 clutch. Because the ring gear is stationary, the
movement of Number 2 carrier and Number 3 carrier (7) causes Number 3 planetary gears (26)
to move around the inside of the ring gear. The Number 3 planetary gears turn output shaft (22).
From the output shaft, power flows through the output transfer gears to the differentials.

First Speed Reverse

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Illustration 3
Power Flow in First Speed Reverse

(1) Coupling

(2) Ring gear for Number 1 clutch

(3) Number 1 clutch

(7) Number 2 and Number 3 carrier

(9) Ring gear for Number 3 clutch

(10) Number 4 carrier

(11) Number 4 sun gear

(13) Ring gear for Number 4 clutch

(16) Number 6 clutch

(17) Ring gear for Number 6 clutch

(18) Number 6 carrier

(19) Number 6 sun gear

(20) Number 1 carrier

(21) Number 1 sun gear

(22) Output shaft

(23) Input gear and shaft

(24) Number 1 planetary gears

(26) Number 3 planetary gears

(27) Number 4 planetary gears

(28) Housing assembly

(29) Number 6 planetary gears

When the transmission is in first speed reverse, the Number 1 clutch and the Number 6 clutch are
engaged. The Number 1 clutch holds coupling (1) for the Number 1 clutch stationary. The
Number 6 clutch holds ring gear (17) for the Number 6 clutch stationary. Input shaft (23) turns
Number 1 sun gear (4). The Number 1 sun gear turns Number 1 planetary gears (24). Number 1
carrier (20) has a direct mechanical connection with coupling (1) .
Because coupling (1) is held stationary by the Number 1 clutch, Number 1 carrier (20) is also
held stationary. The movement of Number 1 planetary gears (24) causes ring gear (2) to turn in
the opposite direction of input shaft (23). Ring gear (2) has a direct mechanical connection with
Number 2 carrier and Number 3 carrier (7) .

As the Number 2 carrier and the Number 3 carrier turn, Number 3 planetary gears (26) turn. The
Number 3 planetary gears turn ring gear (9) for the Number 3 clutch and for output shaft (22).
Ring gear (9) turns Number 4 carrier (10). As the Number 4 carrier turns, Number 4 planetary
gears (27) turn. The Number 4 planetary gears turn ring gear (13) for the Number 4 clutch. The
ring gear for the Number 4 clutch is fastened to housing assembly (28) with splines. The Number
4 planetary gears also turn Number 4 sun gear (11). The Number 4 sun gear turns output shaft
(22). Housing assembly (28) turns sun gear (19) for Number 6 clutch (16) .

Because ring gear (17) is held stationary by the Number 6 clutch, planetary gears (29) move
around the inside of the ring gear. The movement of planetary gears (29) and Number 6 carrier
(18) turns output shaft (22) .

As a result, torque to output shaft (22) is divided between Number 3 planetary gears (26),
Number 4 sun gear (11), and Number 6 carrier (18). From the output shaft, power flows through
the output transfer gears to the differentials.

Second Speed Reverse

Refer to Illustration 1 for the location of the components, as described below. Refer to
Illustration 3 for a typical example of power flow in the reverse direction.

When the transmission is in second speed reverse, the Number 1 clutch and the Number 5 clutch
are engaged. The Number 1 clutch holds coupling (1) for the Number 1 clutch stationary. The
Number 5 clutch holds rotating hub (15) stationary.

Input shaft (23) turns Number 1 sun gear (21). The Number 1 sun gear turns Number 1 planetary
gears (24). Number 1 carrier (20) has a direct mechanical connection with coupling (1) .

Because coupling (1) is held stationary by the Number 1 clutch, Number 1 carrier (20) is also
held stationary. The movement of Number 1 planetary gears (24) causes ring gear (2) to turn in
the opposite direction of input shaft (23). Ring gear (2) has a direct mechanical connection with
Number 2 carrier and Number 3 carrier (7) .

As the Number 2 carrier and the Number 3 carrier turn, Number 3 planetary gears (26) turn. The
Number 3 planetary gears turn ring gear (9) for the Number 3 clutch and for output shaft (22).
Ring gear (9) turns Number 4 carrier (10). As the Number 4 carrier turns, Number 4 planetary
gears (27) turn. The Number 4 planetary gears turn ring gear (13) for the Number 4 clutch. The
ring gear for the Number 4 clutch is fastened to housing assembly (28) with splines. The Number
4 planetary gears (27) also turn Number 4 sun gear (11). The Number 4 sun gear turns output
shaft (22) .
Because rotating hub (15) is held stationary by Number 5 clutch (14), power is sent through the
Number 5 clutch to the rotating hub. Rotating hub (15) turns output shaft (22) .

As a result, torque to output shaft (22) is divided between Number 3 planetary gears (26),
Number 4 sun gear (11), and rotating hub (15). From the output shaft, power flows through the
output transfer gears to the differentials.

Third Speed Reverse

Refer to Illustration 1 for the location of the components, as described below. Refer to
Illustration 3 for a typical example of power flow in the reverse direction.

When the transmission is in third speed reverse, the Number 1 clutch and the Number 4 clutch
are engaged. The Number 1 clutch holds coupling (1) for the Number 1 clutch stationary. The
Number 4 clutch holds ring gear (13) for the Number 4 clutch stationary. Input shaft (23) turns
Number 1 sun gear (21). The Number 1 sun gear turns Number 1 planetary gears (24). Number 1
carrier (20) has a direct mechanical connection with coupling (1) .

Because coupling (1) is held stationary by the Number 1 clutch, Number 1 carrier (20) is also
held stationary. The movement of Number 1 planetary gears (24) causes ring gear (2) to turn in
the opposite direction of input shaft (23). Ring gear (2) has a direct mechanical connection with
Number 2 and Number 3 carrier (7) .

As the Number 2 carrier and the Number 3 carrier turn, Number 3 planetary gears (26) turn. The
Number 3 planetary gears turn ring gear (9) for the Number 3 clutch and for output shaft (22).
Ring gear (9) turns Number 4 carrier (10) .

Because ring gear (13) is held stationary by the Number 4 clutch, planetary gears (27) move
around the inside of the ring gear. The movement of planetary gears (27) and of Number 4
carrier (10) causes Number 4 sun gear (11) to turn. The Number 4 sun gear turns output shaft
(22) .

As a result, torque to output shaft (22) is divided between Number 3 planetary gears (26) and
Number 4 sun gear (11). From the output shaft, power flows through the output transfer gears to
the differentials.

Fourth Speed Reverse

Refer to Illustration 1 for the location of the components, as described below. Refer to
Illustration 3 for a typical example of power flow in the reverse direction.

When the transmission is in fourth speed reverse, the Number 1 clutch and the Number 3 clutch
are engaged. The Number 1 clutch holds coupling (1) for the Number 1 clutch stationary. The
Number 3 clutch holds ring gear (9) for the Number 3 clutch stationary. Input shaft (23) turns
Number 1 sun gear (21). The Number 1 sun gear turns Number 1 planetary gears (24). Number 1
carrier (20) has a direct mechanical connection with coupling (1) .

Because coupling (1) is held stationary by the Number 1 clutch, Number 1 carrier (20) is also
held stationary. The movement of Number 1 planetary gears (24) causes ring gear (2) to turn in
the opposite direction of input shaft (23). Ring gear (2) has a direct mechanical connection with
Number 2 carrier and Number 3 carrier (7) .

Ring gear (9) is held stationary by the Number 3 clutch. Because the ring gear is stationary, the
movement of Number 2 carrier and Number 3 carrier (7) causes Number 3 planetary gears (26)
to move around the inside of the ring gear. The Number 3 planetary gears turn output shaft (22).
From the output shaft, power flows through the output transfer gears to the differentials.

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