Borg-warner Automotive Gmbh

Dan Stoddard

Terry L Forbes

John R Connolly

A solenoid-actuated valve assembly is provided with reduced noise. A rubber retainer and steel retainer secure the valve within a manifold, and the rubber retainer absorbs longitudinal vibrations. A plurality of rubber gaskets surround the body of the valve and prevent metal-to-metal contact between the valve body and the manifold for cushioning lateral vibrations of the valve. The valve is substantially submerged in transmission fluid for airborne noise abatement, and opposing ends of the valve body are provided in communication with a vent port for substantially pressure-balancing the valve body.

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Amboy, IL, United States of America

Dan Stoddard