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| | The legendary torqueflite automatic transmission |
 | | In 1956, the pushbutton automatic was introduced with the Torqueflite automatic, but the entire corporate lineup from Valiant to Imperial switched to a column shift in 1965, much to the disappointment of countless Mopar loyalists. |
 | | While the transmission is in second gear, governor pressure is present on the 2-3 shift valve, the front clutch retainer is stopped by the kickdown band, and the rear clutch is applied turning the front planetary and, therefore, the output shaft. |
 | | The TorqueFlite transmission was Chrysler's mainstay from its introduction in 1956 through the early 1990s, remaining in duty in modified form (for front wheel drive) through 2001 in the Neon, and continuing even today with electronic controls for trucks. |
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