CX31 CAT TRANSMISSION

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Introduction

New Cat Product

6 speed
Planetary gear
Powershift transmission
Compatible with C9-C15 Cat Engine
Torqon with lock up & free wheel stator
Optional retarder

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Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
Separate transmission ECM
Gear type hydraulic pump

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Introduction

Transmission control group at cab

R Reverse
N Neutral
D Drive
Autoshift in 1st 6th gear
- select max up shift speed

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2. Transmission oil filter
7. Pressure taps for main relief valve and
torque converter outlet pressures

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Major Component
1.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Magnetic screen
Relief valve group
Oil filter bypass valve
Transmission main relief valve
Torqon outlet relief valve

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Cover
Cover
Hydraulic Pump
Transmission ECM

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Speed

Vs

Clutches Engaged

Neutral
Reverse
1st Forward
2nd Forward
3rd Forward
4th Forward
5th Forward
6th Forward

5
3 and 5
1 and 5
1 and 4
1 and 3
1 and 2
2 and 3
2 and 4
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Torque Converter

Inlet housing & Impeller (1)

Turbine & Output Shaft (2)
Freewheel stator 3)

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Relief valve group

1. Main relief valve 2400 kPa (350 psi)

2. Torque converter outlet relief valve 500 kPa (70 psi)
3. Torque converter inlet relief valve
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Transmission ECM function to determine the

desired transmission gear and to energize
the appropriate solenoids to shift the
transmission up or down as required based
on information from both the driver and truck

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Transmission ECM provides diagnostic

capabilities, stored in onboard memory.
Technicians should use the Caterpillar
Electronic Technician (Cat ET) for
troubleshooting

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Transmission calibration is performed

automatically on the CX31 and CX35
transmissions. It is not necessary to
manually calibrate the transmission

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Transmission push button shift pad

Mode switch (1) : Economy mode or

standart mode
Arrow keys (2) to limit the maximum
transmission upshift speed
LCD screen (3) displays the status of
the transmission

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Transmission push button shift pad

The left digit displays the maximum

available gear
The right digit displays the actual gear

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Transmission electronic control component

Transmission ECM (1).
Engine input speed
sensor (2)
Output speed sensors (3)
Solenoid valve (4)
Lock up solenoid valve
(5)
Filter bypass pressure
sensor (6)
Torque converter output
shaft speed sensor (7)

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Transmission electronic control component

Torque converter
oil temperature
sensor (1)
Transmission filter
bypass switch (2)
Transmission oil
level sensor (3)
Transmission oil
temperature
sensor (4)

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ECPC system operation

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ECPC system operation

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ECPC system operation

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Transmission Pressure Check

Main relief pressure tap (1)

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Transmission Pressure Check

Cap (2)
The torque converter
outlet relief valve
pressure tap (3)
Cap (4)
Cooler inlet pressure tap
(5)
Torque converter inlet
pressure tap (6)
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Transmission Test Port Location

1. TC outlet temp (ET)
2. Filter inlet pressure
3. Main relief pressure
4. TC inlet pressure
5. TC outlet pressure
6. Cooler inlet pressure
7. Lube pressure location
8. Lockup Clutch
9. Clutch 1 ECPC
10. Clutch 2 ECPC
11. Clutch 3 ECPC
12. Clutch 4 ECPC
13. Clutch 5 ECPC

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CX31 Transmission Test Chart

50C (122F) sump

80C (176F) sump

rpm

rpm

Port Location

600
Actual

1400
Actual

2100
Actual

Spec

600
Actual

90C+ (194F+) sump

rpm

1400
Actual

2100
Actual

600
Actual

1400
2100
Actual Actual

1. TC outlet temp (ET)

2. Filter inlet pressure

2140 138 kPa

(310 20 psi)

3. Main relief pressure

2415 kPa
(330 psi)

4. TC inlet pressure

1034 kPa
(150 psi)

5. TC outlet pressure

275 kPa
(40 psi)

6. Cooler inlet pressure

7. Lube pressure location

2140 138 kPa

(310 20 psi)

8. Lockup Clutch
9. Clutch 1 ECPC
10. Clutch 2 ECPC
11. Clutch 3 ECPC
12. Clutch 4 ECPC
13. Clutch 5 ECPC

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Always use the latest service information to

ensure that the most current specifications
and test procedures are used

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

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Transmission Oil
The CX Series of on-highway transmissions are
designed to operate with ATF fluids that meet
Caterpillar AT-1 or Dexron IIIH specifications.
Cat ATF-HD, a new automatic transmission fluid
This fluid has been tested and approved by
Caterpillar for use with the Cat CX28,
CX31 and CX35 transmissions

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Transmission Oil Capacities (Refill)

Transmission Type Estimated Initial Fill

Service Refill

CX31 Shallow Sump

38 L (10 US gal)

20 L (5.3 US gal)

CX31 Standard Sump

45 L (12 US gal)

25 L (6.5 US gal)

CX31 with Retarder

49 L (13 US gal)

27 L (7 US gal)

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Daily

Transmission Oil Level - Check

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Initial 200 Hours/8000 Km/5000 Miles

Oil Filter (Transmission) - Replace

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500 Hours / 6 Months / 20 000 Km /

12 000 Miles

Magnetic Screen (Transmission) - Clean

Oil Filter (Transmission) Replace
Transmission Oil - Change
Transmission Oil Sample - Obtain

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1000 Hours /1 Year / 40 000 Km /

25 000 Miles

Magnetic Screen (Transmission) Clean

Oil Filter (Transmission) Replace
Transmission Oil - Change
Transmission Oil Sample - Obtain

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2000 Hours / 2 Years / 80 000 Km /

50 000 Miles in General Applications
Oil Filter (Transmission) Replace
Transmission Oil Sample - Obtain

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2000 Hours / 2 Years / 80 000 Km /

50 000 Miles in Severe Applications

Magnetic Screen (Transmission) - Clean

Oil Filter (Transmission) - Replace
Transmission Oil - Change
Transmission Oil Sample - Obtain

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3000 Hours / 3 Years / 120 000 Km / 75

000 Miles in General Applications
Oil Filter (Transmission) Replace
Transmission Oil Sample - Obtain

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3000 Service Hours or 3 Years or 120

000 Kilometers (75 000 Miles) in Severe
Applications

Magnetic Screen (Transmission) - Clean

Oil Filter (Transmission) Replace
Transmission Oil - Change
Transmission Oil Sample - Obtain

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4000 Hours / 4 Years / 240 000 Km / 50

000 Miles in General Applications

Magnetic Screen (Transmission) - Clean

Oil Filter (Transmission) Replace
Transmission Oil - Change
Transmission Oil Sample - Obtain

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Transmission Oil Level - Check

Warmed to operating temperature

Engine LOW IDLE
Transmission NEUTRAL
Vehicle in level ground
Check level at dipstick in filler tube
(#1)

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Oil Filter (Transmission) - Replace

Remove filter drain plug (3), drain
Install drain plug, tighten 18 3.5
Nm (13 3 lb ft)
Remove oil filter housing (1)
Discard the used oil filter element
Inspect the seal in the housing
Install the new oil filter element
Install housing (2) & the new
element into filter base (1)
Tighten 55 5 Nm (41 4 lb ft)

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Magnetic Screen (Transmission) - Clean

Remove drain plug (1)

Install, torque 35 10 Nm
(26 7 lb ft)

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Magnetic Screen (Transmission) - Clean

Remove 3 bolts for access plate
(2)
Remove suction screen &
magnetic filter inside
Inspect & Clean, use stiff bristle
brush
Install magnetic filter, suction
screen
Install access plate, tighten 28
7 Nm (21 5 lb ft)
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Transmission Oil - Change

Perform magnetic screen cleaning
procedure
Fill transmission case with oil through
filler tube, refer to refill capacity
Vehicle on level ground
Transmission is in NEUTRAL
Engine at LOW IDLE
Check oil level on dipstick
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Transmission Oil Sample - Obtain

Run engine until

reach operating
temperature
Take oil sample from
sampling valve (1)

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