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APPENDIXB-TESTING CLUTCHPRESSURES

Testing individual clutch pressureswill help to determineif a transmissionmalfunction is due to a mechanicalor

an electrical problem. Properly making thesepressuretestswill require transmissionand vehicle (or test stand)
preparation,recordingofdata and comparingrecordeddataagainstspecificationsprovided.Theseinstructionsare
for all MD/HDiB Seriestransmissions.

NOTE: Determine whether there are diagnostic codesset which ure related to the trunsmission dfficalty you
are evaluating. Proceed to make mechanical preparatinns for checking clutch pressures after codes
havejirst been evuluated

A. Tfansmission and Vehicle Preparation

l. Removethe plugs from the pressuretap locationswhere measurementis desired(refer to

FigureB-l).

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FigureB-1. Clutch PressureCheckPoints

Be sure that the hydraulic fiUings have the same thread as the plugs removed
CAUTION: (7A;-ZOUNF-2A). Also pleasenote that thesefittings must be straightthread,O-ring style.
Failure to do this will result in damageto the control module.

2. Install hydraulic fittings suitablefor attachingpressuregaugesor transducers.

3 . Connectpressuregaugesor transducers.Pressuregaugeset J 26417-A is availablefor this
purpose.Refer to TableB-2 for pressurelevels expected.
4. Determinethat enginespeedcan be monitored(Allison DOCrM For PC-Service Tool may be used
for this purpose).
5 . Be surethat transmissionsump fluid temperaturecan be measured.(Allison DOCrM For PC-
ServiceTool may be usedfor this purpose.)

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6. Be surethat the transmissionhas enoughfluid for cold operationuntil an operatingtemperature

fluid level can be set.
7. Bring the transmissionto normal operatingtemperatureof 7l-93oC (160-200"F). Look for fluid
leaksin the addedpressuregauge/transducer lines. Repair leaks as needed.Be surethat fluid level
is correct.
B. Recording Data

l. Use the Allison DOCrM For PC-Service Tool, which allows checkingof individual rangeclutch
pressures,with the vehicle stationary.ConsultAppendix N or Allison publication GN3433EN,
User Guide for Allison DOCrM For PC-Service Tool, for Action Requestand selectClutch Test
Mode. Follow instructionsto check clutch pressuresin individual ranges.

NOTE: Determine the lockup clatch pressure by driving the vehicle in a range in which lockup can be
obtained Record the pressare valaes at the engine speedand sumpfluid temperature values shown in
Table B-1. The lockup clatch isfancfioning correctly when engine speedand turbine speedvalues are
eqaal as recordedfrom the Allison DOCN For PC-9ervice TooL
2. Consult Table B-1 and locatethe transmissionmodel that you are testing.
3. Operatethe transmissionat the conditions shown in Table B-1 and record enginespeed,
transmissionsumpfluid temperature,main hydraulic pressure,and clutch pressuresin the ranges
where a problem is suspected.

Table B--1. Clutch PressureTest Conditions

Tiansmission ModeVTest Engine Clutches

Sump Fluid Temp Range
Tlpe rpm Pressurized
All (exceptMD 3070) 58H20 7l-93'c Neutral C5
- Idle Test (160*200"F) Reverse C3 C5
1C CI C5
2C (2nd range start) Cl C4
MD 3070 - Idle Test 58M20 71-93"C Neutral c5
(160-200"F) Reverse C3 C5
LowC C3 C6
IC cl c5
MD (except3070) 2080-2120 Reverse C3 C5
B 300/8400- High Neutral C5
Speed 1C CI C5
2C CI C4
2L CI C4 LU
3L CI C3 LU
4L CI C2 LU
5L C2 C3 LU
6L C2 C4 LU

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Thble B-1. Clutch Pressure Test Conditions (cont'd)

Tlansmission Model/Test Engine Clutches

Sump Fluid Temp Range
rlpe rpm Pressurized
MD 3070 - High Speed 2080-2r20 Reverse C3 C5
Neutral C5
LoC c3 c6
IC CI C5
2C cl c4
2L CI C4 LU
3L CI C3 LU
4L CI C2 LU
5L C2 C3 LU
6L C2 C4 LU
HD/B 500 - High Speed 1780-1820 Reverse c3 c5
Neutral C5
1C Cl C5
2C CI C4
2L CI C4 LU
3L Cl C3 LU
4L CI C2 LU
5L C2 C3 LU
6L C2 C4 LU

C. Comparing Recorded Data to Specifications

l. Be surethat enginespeedand transmissionsump fluid temperatureswere within the values

specifiedin Table B-1.
2. Comparethe main pressureand clutch pressuredata,recordedin StepB, with the specificationsin
TableB-2.
3. If clutch pressuresare within specifications,return the transmissionand vehicle to their original
configuration and proceedwith electricaltroubleshooting.
4. If clutch pressuresare not within specification,take correctiveaction to replacethe internal parts
of the transmissionnecessaryto correctthe problem. (Refer to the appropriatetransmission
servicemanual for the model being serviced.)
5. Recheckpressurevaluesafter the transmissionhasbeenrepaired.
6. Returnthe transmissionto its original configuration.Removeinstrumentationand install any
componentspreviously removedfor pressuretesting.

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Table B-2. Main Pressure and Clutch Pressure Specffications

(Sump Fluid Temperature Same as in Table F-1)

D'BOX
Thansmission Main Press. Range Clutch LU Clutch MAIN
ModeVTest Engine Clutches Spec Press. Spec* Press.Spec Press.Spec
Tlpe rpm Range Applied kPa/[psi] kPa/[psi] kPal[psil kPai[psi]
MD-Idle 58M20 Neutral C5 1500-1900
(except3070) 12181761
Reverse C3C5 1500-1900
1218--2761
1C CI C5 1300-1900
u8e176l
2C CI C4 1300-1900
lr89-276)
MD 3070- Neutral C5 1500-1900 1480-1900
Idle 12181761 [2rs176]
Reverse c3 c5 1500-1900 1480-1900
l2rv276l [21s1761
LowC C3 C6 1500-1900 1480-1900
12181761 l2rs176)
1C Cl C5 1500-1900 1280-1900
1218J761 u86-2761
MD- 2080-2120Neutral C5 1500-2300 0-3s(cs)
High Speed l2r8-334l tO-sl
(except3070)
Reverse C3C5 1500-2300 0*3s(c3)
[218-334] lG-sl
0-3s(cs)
tG-sl
IC CI C5 1500-2100 0-80(cl)
[218-30s] [0-l 1.6]
0-3s(cs)
lG-sl
2C cr c4 1500-2100 o-80(c1)
[218-30s] [0-11.6]
0-3s(c4)
l0_-sl
2L CI C4 LU r000-1400 0-80(c1) 950-1400
[r4s103) [0-r1.6] [138-203]
0-3s(c4)
tG-sl

* Subtract clutch pressurefrom main pressure;the difference must fall within the specifications given (unless a
pressurerange is supplied).
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Table B-2. Main Pressure and Clutch Pressure Specifications

(Sump Fluid Temperature Same as in Table B-l) (cont'd)

DOBOX
Transmission Main Press. Range Clutch LU Clutch MAIN
ModeVTest Engine Clutches Spec Press.Spec* Press.Spec Press.Spec
TYpe rpm Range Applied kPa/[psil kPa/[psil kPa/[psil kPa/[psil
MD- 3C CI C3 1500-2100 0-80(cl)
High Speed [218-305] [0-r1.6]
(except3070) 0-3s(c3)
(cont'd) lo-sl
3L CI C3LU 1000-1400 o-80(cl) 950-1400
[14s-203] [0-11.6] [138-203]
0-3s(c3)
lG-51
4C CI C2 1s00-2100 o-80(cl)
[218-30s] [0-r1.6]
o-80(c2)
[0-l1.6]
4L C I C 2L U 1000-1400 0-80(cl) 950-1400
ll45-2031 [o-r1.6] ll38-2031
0-80(c2)
[0-l1.6]
5C C2C3 1150-l 650 0-80(c2)
u6713el [0-r1.6]
0-3s(c3)
[G-s]
5L C2C3LU 900-1300 0-80(c2) 850-1300
l l 3 1 - 1 8 e 1 lG-lr.6l lr24-18e1
0-35(c3)
l0-51
6C C2 C4 1l 50-1650 0-80(c2)
[r6713e1 [0-11.6]
0-3s(c4)
[0-s]
6L C 2 C 4 L U 900-1300 0-80(c2) 850-1300
n 3l-18e1 [0-r1.6] Lr24-189)
0-3s(c4)
[0-s]
MD 3070- Neutral C5 1500-2300 1480-2300 1400-1600
HighSpeed l2r8-3341 l2rs-3341 1200-2321
Reverse C3C5 1500-2300 1480-2300 1400-1600
[218-334] l2rs-3341 [20v2321

* Subtractclutch pressurefrom main pressure;the differencemust fall within the specificationsgiven (unlessa
pressurerangeis supplied).
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APPENDIXC-SOLENOID AND CLUTCHCHART

BASIC CONFIGURATION
Range Solenoid Non-Latching Modulating Clutches
A B c D E F' G
c1 C2 c3 C4 C5 LU
N/O N/O N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
6 X X 0 X X 0
5 X X 0 X X X 0
4 0 X X X 0
J X X 0 X X X 0
2 X X 0 X X X 0
I X X 0 X x 0
N1 X X * x 0 X 0
N2 X X X X
N3 X x X X
N4 X X x X
R X x x X x X

LEGEND

X Electrically ON with respectto solenoids;hydraulically applied with respectto clutches.

(Blank) Electrically OFF with respectto solenoids;hydraulically OFF with respectto clutches.
0 Optional ON or OFF.
* If diagnosticsindicatethat turbine speedis below a calibrationvalue (typically lessthan engineidle
speed)when transmissioninput speedis greaterthan the minimum calculationvalue and
Nl CNeutral)hasbeen selectedand commanded,then SolenoidD must be turned ON. Otherwise,
SolenoidD is tumed OFF in Nl (Neutral).

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