9HPis thetrademarkname for theZF Friedrichshafen9-speedautomatic transmissionmodels (9-speed transmission withHydraulic converter andPlanetary gearsets) fortransverse engineapplications, designed by ZF's subsidiary inSaarbrückenand built inGray Court, South Carolina.[1]It is used infront-wheel driveandall-wheel drivevehicles.
ZF 9HP | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | ZF Friedrichshafen |
Production | 2013–present |
Assembly | Gray Court, South Carolina,United States |
Body and chassis | |
Class | 9-speedtransverseautomatic transmission |
Related | Aisin-Toyota 8-speed·ZF 8HP |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | ZF 4HP |
The 9HP is the world's first 9-speed automatic transmission for passenger cars.Land RoverandJeeplaunched it at the 2013Geneva Motor Show.[2]The2014 Jeep Cherokeethen was the first car with this transmission delivered to customers.
Gear Model
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R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total Span |
Span Center |
Avg. Step |
Compo- nents |
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9HP 48 · 2013 9HP 28 · 2013 |
−3.805 | 4.700 | 2.842 | 1.909 | 1.382 | 1.000 | 0.808 | 0.699 | 0.580 | 0.479 | 9.808 | 1.501 | 1.330 | 4 Gearsets 3 Brakes 3 Clutches |
- ^Differences in gear ratios have a measurable, direct impact on vehicle dynamics, performance, waste emissions as well as fuel mileage
Specifications
editBasic Concept
editThe 9HP is only 0.24 inches (6 mm) longer than, and weighs 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) less than, the outgoing six-speed transmission. The compact packaging is achieved by using a number of innovative design features: a new compact hydraulic vane-type pump, two patenteddog clutches,[3]which replace bulkier conventional clutch packs, and a nested gear set.[2]ZF claims that it is able to save an average of 16% in fuel compared with current 6-speed automatic transmissions. The gear ratio spread is 9.81:1. The transmission has a torque range between 207lb⋅ft(280N⋅m) and 354lb⋅ft(480N⋅m).[1]
With Assessment | Planetary Gearset: Teeth[a] | Count | Total[b] Center[c] |
Avg.[d] | ||||||
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Model Type |
Version First Delivery · Weight |
S4[e] R4[f] |
S3[g] R3[h] |
S2[i] R2[j] |
S1[k] R1[l] |
Brakes Clutches |
Ratio Span |
Gear Step[m] | ||
Gear Ratio |
R |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Step[m] | [n] | [o] | ||||||||
Δ Step[p][q] | ||||||||||
Shaft Speed |
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Δ Shaft Speed[r] |
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9HP 28 9HP 48 |
280 Nm[s]· 2013 · 78kg(172lb) 480 Nm[t]· 2013 · 86kg(190lb) |
42 110 |
42 110 |
91 133 |
42 86 |
3[u] 3[v] |
9.8085 1.5007 |
1.3303[m] | ||
Gear Ratio |
−3.8049[n] |
4.7001 |
2.8419 |
1.9094 |
1.3818[q] |
1.0000 |
0.8081[r] |
0.6995[q][r] |
0.5802[q] |
0.4792 |
Step | 0.8095[n] | 1.0000 | 1.6538 | 1.4884 | 1.3818 | 1.3818 | 1.2375 | 1.1553 | 1.2056 | 1.2107 |
Δ Step[p] | 1.1112 | 1.0771 | 1.0000[q] | 1.1167 | 1.0711 | 0.9583[q] | 0.9958[q] | |||
Speed | -1.2353 | 1.0000 | 1.6538 | 2.4615 | 3.4014 | 4.7001 | 5.5816 | 6.7197 | 8.1015 | 9.8085 |
Δ Speed | 1.2353 | 1.0000 | 0.6538 | 0.8077 | 0.9399 | 1.2987 | 1.1161[r] | 0.9035[r] | 1.3818 | 1.7066 |
Ratio R & Even |
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Ratio Odd |
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Algebra And Actuated Shift Elements[w] | ||||||||||
Brake A[x] | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | |||||
Brake C[y] | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | |||||||
Brake D[z] | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | |||||
Clutch B[aa] | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ||||||
Clutch E[ab] | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ||||
Clutch F[ac] | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | ❶ | |||
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How It Works
editAn Animated Drive Line Schematic & A Rotational Speeds Nomogram
These ordinates are positioned on the abscissa in strict accordance with the proportions of the sun gears' teeth numbers relative to those of their rings. Consequently, the output ratios on the ordinateC4(carrier of planetary gearset 4) follows closely to those of the actual transmission. Note that elements A and F are labelled swapped (cf. legend below).
Nomogram
editThis interactivenomogramis a real geometric calculator exactly representing the rotational speeds of the transmission's3x4 = 12internal shafts for each of its9ratios (+reverse), grouped according to their5 permanentcoupling on4 jointordinates and3 independentordinates. These ordinates are positioned on theabscissain strict accordance with the proportions of the sun gears' teeth numbers relative to those of their rings. Consequently, theoutputratios on the6th ordinate(carrier of the fourth planetary gearset) follows closely those of the actual transmission. This advantageous geometric construction sets us free fromRobert Willis' famous and tedious formula,[4]because all calculations are exclusively determined by lengths ratios, respectively teeth numbers on theabscissafor the 4 epicyclic ratios, and of rotational speeds on the6th ordinatefor the 10 gear ratios.
Legend
editA:Dog brake (blocksS3andS4)
C:Brake (blocksS1)
D:Brake (blocksR2)
B:Clutch (couplesS1with input shaft)
E:Clutch (couplesC3(carrier 3) andR4with input shaft)
F:Dog clutch (couplesR1andS2with input shaft)
Applications
editAcura
editAlfa Romeo
edit- Tonale2.0T engine
Chrysler
editDodge
editFIAT
edit- Dobló/RAM Promaster City(2015–2022)
- 500C
- Toro
- Ducato(2020–)
MG
edit- MG 7(2023–)
Opel/Vauxhall
editHonda
edit- CR-V[5](diesel, 2015–2022)
- Pilot(2016–2020 optional, 2021 standard on all trims)
- Avancier/UR-V(2016–, 2.0L turbo)
- Odyssey(2018–19 [standard, 10-speed automatic optional])
- Passport(2019–)
- Ridgeline(2020–)
- Civic(diesel, 2018–2022)
Infiniti
edit- QX60(2022–)
Jeep
editRam Trucks
edit- ProMaster City
- ProMaster(2022–)
Land Rover
editJaguar
editNissan
edit- Pathfinder[7](2022–)
Technical imperfections
editThe transmission has been problematic, as customers of Jeep, Chrysler, and Acura models equipped with the transmission have experienced problems in their vehicles regarding slow shifting and noisy operation. ZF has said this is due to software problems, not mechanical issues.[8]
Chrysler issued Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) for the 2014Jeep Cherokeeto "fix rough and delayed gearshifts", and Acura has issued transmission-related recalls for the 2015Acura TLX.[9][10]
Production
editProduction of the 9HP started in 2013 at ZF's Gray Court facility inLaurens, South Carolina.400,000 units are produced per year.[11]
Production of the 9HP for Fiat and Chrysler vehicles began in May 2013 at Indiana Transmission Plant I (ITPI), followed by Tipton Transmission Plant in Tipton County, Indiana in May 2014.[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^abcd"ZF Develops 9-Speed Automatic Transmission for Passenger Cars".
- ^abc"Land Rover uses the 9-speed automatic transmission by ZF".
- ^abcZF’s 9-Speed 9HP Transmission Puts Dog Clutches On The Leash
- ^Robert Willis (1841)."Principles of mechanism"(PDF).Retrieved2024-11-04.
- ^"HONDA British-built CR-V refreshed for 2015".
- ^"World Premiere in Geneva: Land Rover installs the world's first 9-speed automatic passenger car transmission from ZF".
- ^"2022 Nissan Pathfinder Adds New Features and Ditches the CVT".4 February 2021.
- ^"Holy Shift ZF 9 Speed Automatic Problems Mount Chrysler Releases Third Software Update for Jeep Cherokee".4 February 2015.
- ^"Short Shirt Jeep Cherokee 9 Speed Automatic Gets Second Update for Rough Shifting".
- ^"Acura TLX Shifting Problems".
- ^"Spotted: ZF testing the 9HP Hybrid transmission".
- ^Chrysler Group Dedicates New Plant and Launches Nine-Speed Production in Tipton, Ind.