SERIES 3

TRIMATIC

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SERVICE MANUAL

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

INTRODUCTION

This publication has been designed as a reference book

for the mechanic conversant with the operation of

Trimatic and also as an instruction medium for the less

experienced.

The Manual provides complete descriptive information

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on the principles of operation of the Series 3 Trimatic

Automatic Transmission. Series 3 Trimatics are defined

as those which incorporate a number of design

refinements and were released simultaneously with the

introduction of engines designed to meet the

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requirements of ADR 27A (1976 Emission Control).

At the time of publishing this Manual, the following

code transmissions are released and classified as Series

3 assemblies:

KH,KM,KJ,KN,KK,KO,KX,KY,KZ. _____________________

Refer to the appropriate vehicle Service Manual or

Service Letter for details of transmission code

application in any particular car line.

Details of overhaul procedures for Series 3 assemblies

are covered in: SERIES 3 TRIMATIC AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION SERVICE MANUAL VOLUME 2 —

SERVICE OPERATIONS Part No. M37824; and Trouble

Diagnosis in SERIES 3 TRIMATIC AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION SERVICE MANUAL VOLUME 3 —

DIAGNOSIS GUIDE Part No. M37825

Operation and service procedures for Series 1 Trimatics

(with cable controlled detent valve) and Series 2

Trimatics (with electrically operated detent valve) are

covered in Service Manuals M36751 and M37209

respectively and appropriate Service Letters.

All information, illustrations and specifications

contained in this Manual are based on the latest

product information available at the time of

publication approval. The right is reserved to make

changes at any time without notice

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CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

POWER FLOW

HYDRAULIC COMPONENT

OPERATION

TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC

CIRCUITS