The automatic transmission is attached to the engine using three main components:
1. Torque converter:
* Converts torque from the engine into hydrostatic pressure.
* Connects the engine flywheel to the gearbox turbine.
2. Hydraulic pump:
*Located inside the torque converter.
* Creates hydrostatic pressure to move gear shift units.
3. Oil pan:
*Located under the gearbox and engine.
*Contains the transfer fluid and serves as a reservoir for draining the oil.
Fastening process:
1. The engine flywheel is installed on the crankshaft.
2. The torque converter is installed on the flywheel.
3. The front of the gearbox is bolted to the torque converter.
4. The oil pan is bolted to the rear of the transmission.
5. The gearbox is attached to the engine with bolts or studs.
6. Transfer fluid is poured into the oil pan.
Additional components:
* Torsional Vibration Damper: Located between the flywheel and torque converter to absorb torsional vibrations.
*Oil Line: Connects the oil pan to the hydraulic pump and other transmission components.
* Electronic control unit: controls the operation of the gearbox.