Daewoo KORANDO Service Manual page 1007

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5A-39
Primary Regulator Valve
The primary regulator valve (PRV) (refer to figure 3.19) regulates the transmission line pressure (or pump output
pressure). This valve gives either high or low line pressure depending on whether S6 is switched Off or On, When S6
is switched On,S6 pressure is applied to the PRV moving it against spring pressure and opening the line pressure
circuit to the pump suction port resulting in reduced line pressure. Low line pressure is used during light throttle
applications and cruising. Heavy throttle will cause S6 to switch Off and thereby cause high line pressure.
This stepped line pressure control has no detrimental effect on shift feel because all shifting pressures are controlled
by separate band and clutch regulator valves, and the output of S5.
When reverse gear is selected, both the low and high line pressure values are boosted to guard against slippage.
This is achieved by applying reverse oil line pressure to the PRV to assist the spring load. The other end of the valve
contains ports for line pressure feedback and 56 pressure.
The PRV also regulates the supply of oil to the converter via the converter feed port. The cascade effect of the PRV
ensures the first priority of the valve is to maintain line pressure at very low engine speeds. When the engine speed
increases and the pump supplies an excess of oil the PRV moves to uncover the converter feed port thereby pressurising
the converter. If there is an excess of oil for the transmission's needs then the PRV moves further to allow oil to return
to the suction port.
Figure 3.19 - Primary Regulator Valve