Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 154

Transmission Housing Breather, Location

The inside of the transmission and the breather (72) are connected by a channel which is cast into the
torque converter casing. See Fig. 39.

Transmission Housing Breather, Task

The transmission housing vent compensated the pressure in the transmission housing if temperature-
related volume changes in the transmission oil and air occur.

Kick-Down Switch, Location/Task/Design

Fig. 40: Kickdown Switch, Location/Task/Design
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Kick-Down Switch, Position

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The kickdown switch (S16/6) is located in the footwell, integrated into the electric accelerator pedal. See
Fig. 40.

Kick-Down Switch, Task

Influencing the shift program of the electronic transmission control.

Kick-Down Switch, Design

The kickdown switch (S16/6) consists of a spring-tensioned electrical switch contact.

Location/Task/Function Of Command Valve

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Fig. 41: Location/Task/Function of Command Valve
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Command Valve, Location

Each shift group possesses one command valve. The 1-2/4-5 command valves (31a) and 2-3 (31b) are
installed in the valve housing of the shift plate (2b), the 3-4 command valve (31c) is installed in the valve
housing of the shift plate (2a). See Fig. 41.

Command Valve, Task

The command valves switch the shift groups from the stationary phase into the shift phase and back
again.

Command Valve, Function

See LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION OF COMMAND VALVE.

Command Valve, Function

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

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2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-03 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Complete Transmissions - ML 320 - 722.662

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