ZF 9HP transmission

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9HP is the trademark name for the ZF Friedrichshafen 9-speed automatic transmission models (9-speed transmission with Hydraulic converter and Planetary gearsets) for transverse engine applications, designed by ZF's subsidiary in Saarbrücken and built in Gray Court, South Carolina.[1] It is used in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles.

ZF 9HP
Overview
ManufacturerZF Friedrichshafen
Production2013–present
AssemblyGray Court, South Carolina, United States
Body and chassis
Class9-speed transverse automatic transmission
RelatedAisin-Toyota 8-speed · ZF 8HP
Chronology
PredecessorZF 4HP

The 9HP is the world's first 9-speed automatic transmission for passenger cars. Land Rover and Jeep launched it at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.[2] The 2014 Jeep Cherokee then was the first car with this transmission delivered to customers.

Gear Ratios[a]
Gear
Model
R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total
Span
Span
Center
Avg.
Step
Compo-
nents
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
  1. ^ Differences in gear ratios have a measurable, direct impact on vehicle dynamics, performance, waste emissions as well as fuel mileage

Specifications

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Basic Concept

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The 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 patented dog 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 207 lb⋅ft (280 N⋅m) and 354 lb⋅ft (480 N⋅m).[1]

Gear Ratios
With Assessment Planetary Gearset: Teeth[a] Count Total[b]
Center[c]
Avg.[d]
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
                   
Δ Shaft
Speed[r]
                   
9HP 28
9HP 48
280 Nm[s] · 2013 · 78 kg (172 lb)
480 Nm[t] · 2013 · 86 kg (190 lb)
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
         
Ratio
Odd
         
Algebra And Actuated Shift Elements[w]
Brake A[x]
Brake C[y]
Brake D[z]
Clutch B[aa]
Clutch E[ab]
Clutch F[ac]
  1. ^ Layout
    • Input and output are on the same side
    • Planetary gearset 4 is on the input (turbine) side
    • Input shafts are, if actuated, S1, R1 + S3, and C3 (planetary gear carrier of gearset 1) + R4
    • Output shaft is C4 (planetary gear carrier of gearset 4)
  2. ^ Total Ratio Span (Total Ratio Spread · Total Gear Ratio)
    •  
    • A wider span enables the
      • downspeeding when driving outside the city limits
      • increase the climbing ability
        • when driving over mountain passes or off-road
        • or when towing a trailer
  3. ^ Ratio Span's Center
    •  
    • The center indicates the speed level of the transmission
    • Together with the final drive ratio
    • it gives the shaft speed level of the vehicle
  4. ^ Average Gear Step
    •  
    • With decreasing step width
      • the gears connect better to each other
      • shifting comfort increases
  5. ^ Sun 4: sun gear of gearset 4
  6. ^ Ring 4: ring gear of gearset 4
  7. ^ Sun 3: sun gear of gearset 3
  8. ^ Ring 3: ring gear of gearset 3
  9. ^ Sun 2: sun gear of gearset 2
  10. ^ Ring 2: ring gear of gearset 2
  11. ^ Sun 1: sun gear of gearset 1
  12. ^ Ring 1: ring gear of gearset 1
  13. ^ a b c Standard 50:50
    — 50 % Is Above And 50 % Is Below The Average Gear Step —
    • With steadily decreasing gear steps (yellow highlighted line Step)
    • and a particularly large step from 1st to 2nd gear
      • the lower half of the gear steps (between the small gears; rounded down, here the first 4) is always larger
      • and the upper half of the gear steps (between the large gears; rounded up, here the last 4) is always smaller
    • than the average gear step (cell highlighted yellow two rows above on the far right)
    • lower half: smaller gear steps are a waste of possible ratios (red bold)
    • upper half: larger gear steps are unsatisfactory (red bold)
  14. ^ a b c Standard R:1
    — Reverse And 1st Gear Have The Same Ratio —
    • The ideal reverse gear has the same transmission ratio as 1st gear
      • no impairment when maneuvering
      • especially when towing a trailer
      • a torque converter can only partially compensate for this deficiency
    • Plus 11.11 % minus 10 % compared to 1st gear is good
    • Plus 25 % minus 20 % is acceptable (red)
    • Above this is unsatisfactory (bold)
  15. ^ Standard 1:2
    — Gear Step 1st To 2nd Gear As Small As Possible —
    • With continuously decreasing gear steps (yellow marked line Step)
    • the largest gear step is the one from 1st to 2nd gear, which
      • for a good speed connection and
      • a smooth gear shift
    • must be as small as possible
      • A gear ratio of up to 1.6667:1 (5:3) is good
      • Up to 1.7500:1 (7:4) is acceptable (red)
      • Above is unsatisfactory (bold)
  16. ^ a b From large to small gears (from right to left)
  17. ^ a b c d e f g Standard STEP
    — From Large To Small Gears: Steady And Progressive Increase In Gear Steps —
    • Gear steps should
      • increase: Δ Step (first green highlighted line Δ Step) is always greater than 1
      • As progressive as possible: Δ Step is always greater than the previous step
    • Not progressively increasing is acceptable (red)
    • Not increasing is unsatisfactory (bold)
  18. ^ a b c d e Standard SPEED
    — From Small To Large Gears: Steady Increase In Shaft Speed Difference —
    • Shaft speed differences should
      • increase: Δ Shaft Speed (second line marked in green Δ (Shaft) Speed) is always greater than the previous one
    • 1 difference smaller than the previous one is acceptable (red)
    • 2 consecutive ones are a waste of possible ratios (bold)
  19. ^ 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) for both gasoline and diesel[1]
  20. ^ 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) for gasoline
    480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) for diesel[1]
  21. ^ Thereof 1 dog break[3]
  22. ^ Thereof 1 dog clutch[3]
  23. ^ Permanently coupled elements
    • C1, C2, and R3
    • S3 and S4
    • C3 and R4
  24. ^ Dog brake blocks S3 and S4
  25. ^ Blocks S1
  26. ^ Blocks R2
  27. ^ Couples S1 with input shaft
  28. ^ Couples C3 (carrier 3) and R4 with input shaft
  29. ^ Dog clutch couples R1 and S2 with input shaft

How It Works

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An 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 ordinate C4 (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

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Concentric Planetary gearset - Simpson Planetary gearset

▶️ Interactive Nomogram

This interactive nomogram is a real geometric calculator exactly representing the rotational speeds of the transmission's 3x4 = 12 internal shafts for each of its 9 ratios (+ reverse), grouped according to their 5 permanent coupling on 4 joint ordinates and 3 independent ordinates. 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 6th ordinate (carrier of the fourth planetary gearset) follows closely those of the actual transmission. This advantageous geometric construction sets us free from Robert Willis' famous and tedious formula,[4] because all calculations are exclusively determined by lengths ratios, respectively teeth numbers on the abscissa for the 4 epicyclic ratios, and of rotational speeds on the 6th ordinate for the 10 gear ratios.

Legend

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A: Dog brake (blocks S3 and S4)
C: Brake (blocks S1)
D: Brake (blocks R2)
B: Clutch (couples S1 with input shaft)
E: Clutch (couples C3 (carrier 3) and R4 with input shaft)
F: Dog clutch (couples R1 and S2 with input shaft)

Applications

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Acura

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  • TLX (V6 models, 2015–2020)
  • MDX (2016–2020, non-hybrid models)

Alfa Romeo

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Chrysler

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Dodge

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FIAT

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Opel/Vauxhall

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Honda

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Infiniti

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Jeep

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Ram Trucks

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Land Rover

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Jaguar

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Nissan

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Technical imperfections

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The 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 2014 Jeep Cherokee to "fix rough and delayed gearshifts", and Acura has issued transmission-related recalls for the 2015 Acura TLX.[9][10]

Production

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Production of the 9HP started in 2013 at ZF's Gray Court facility in Laurens, 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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "ZF Develops 9-Speed Automatic Transmission for Passenger Cars".
  2. ^ a b c "Land Rover uses the 9-speed automatic transmission by ZF".
  3. ^ a b c ZF’s 9-Speed 9HP Transmission Puts Dog Clutches On The Leash
  4. ^ Robert Willis (1841). "Principles of mechanism" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  5. ^ "HONDA British-built CR-V refreshed for 2015".
  6. ^ "World Premiere in Geneva: Land Rover installs the world's first 9-speed automatic passenger car transmission from ZF".
  7. ^ "2022 Nissan Pathfinder Adds New Features and Ditches the CVT". 4 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Holy Shift ZF 9 Speed Automatic Problems Mount Chrysler Releases Third Software Update for Jeep Cherokee". 4 February 2015.
  9. ^ "Short Shirt Jeep Cherokee 9 Speed Automatic Gets Second Update for Rough Shifting".
  10. ^ "Acura TLX Shifting Problems".
  11. ^ "Spotted: ZF testing the 9HP Hybrid transmission".
  12. ^ Chrysler Group Dedicates New Plant and Launches Nine-Speed Production in Tipton, Ind.