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Preliminary Check
1. CHECK TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL
HINT:
The vehicle must have been driven so that the engine
and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.
(Fluid temperature: 158 ± 176
°F or 70 ± 80°C)
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking brake.
(b) With the engine idling, shift the shift lever into all
positions from P to L position and return to P position.
HINT: Depress the brake pedal.
(e) Pull out the transaxle dipstick and wipe it clean.
(d) Push it back fully into the tube.
(e) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range.
If the level is at the low side, add fluid.
Fluid type: A540E ATF DEXRON II
A540H ATF Type T (08886±00405) or equivalent
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
2. (A540H)
CHECK TRANSFER OIL LEVEL
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking brake.
(b) Pull out the transfer dipstick and wipe it clean.
(e) Push it back fully into the tube.
(d) Pull it out and check the oil level as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Oil type: Transaxle oil E50 (08885±80206), AP GL5,
SAE 75W ± 90 or equivalent
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
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Capacity:
Dry fill: 7.0 liter (7.4 US qts, 6.2 Imp. qts)
Drain and refill:
3.3 liter (3.5 US qts, 2.9 Imp. qts)
(d) Start the engine and shift the selector into all positions
from P through L and then shift into P.
(e) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid
up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
(f) Check the fluid level with the normal fluid temperature
(158 ± 1765 F or 70 ± 805C) ±and add as
necessary.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
5. (A540H)
REPLACE TRANSFER OIL
(a) Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
(b) Install the drain plug.
(e) Add new oil through the filler tube.
SST 09043±38100
Oil type: Transaxle oil E50 (08885±80206) or
equivalent
Recommended oil:
Oil grade API GL±5
Viscosity SAE 75W ± 90 or 80W ± 90
Above ±18
°C (0°F) SAE 90W
below ±18°C (0°F) SAE 80W
NOTICE: 0.7 liter (0.74 US qts, 0.62 Imp. qts)
(d) Check the oil level and add as necessary.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
3. CHECK FLUID CONDITION
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
4. REPLACE TRANSAXLE FLUID
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
(a) Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
(b) Install the drain plug.
(c) Add new fluid through the filler tube.
SST 09043±38100
(A540E)
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON ll
Capacity:
Dry fill: 5.9 liters (6.2 US qts, 5.2 Imp. qts)
Drain and refill:
2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)
(A540H)
Fluid type: ATF Type T (08886±00405) or
equivalent
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HYDRAULIC TEST
PREPARATION
(a) Warm up the transaxle fluid.
(b) Remove the transaxle case test plug and connect the hydraulic pressure gauge.
SST 09992±00094 (Oil pressure gauge)
NOTICE:
wPerform the test at normal operating fluid temperature (122 ± 176°F or 50 ± 80°C)
wThe line pressure test should always be carried out in pairs. One should observe the conditions of
wheels or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is performing the test.
MEASURE LINE PRESSURE
(a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock the four wheels.
(b) Start the engine and check idling rpm.
(c) Step down strongly on the brake pedal with your left foot and shift into D range.
(d) Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.
(e) Press the accelerator pedal all the way down. Quickly read the highest line pressure when engine
speed reaches stall speed.
(f) In the same manner, perform the test in R range.
(A540E)
kg/cm2 (psi, kPa)
Line pressure
D rangeR range
Idling
IdlingStallStall
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLETroubleshooting (Mechanical System Tests) (A540E and
A540H)AT±224
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MEASURE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL PRESSURE (A540H Only)
(a) Warm up the transaxle fluid (122 ± 176°F or 50 ± 80°C)
(b) Measure the line pressure. (See page AT±224)
(e) Remove the transfer case test plug and mount the oil pressure gauge (SST).
SST 09992±00094
(d) Check the parking brake to see that it is fully applied chock the four wheels.
(e) Disconnect the connector from ECT ECU.
(f) Start the engine.
(g) Apply battery voltage to terminal SD1, or SD2 of the wire harness side connector and turn the No. .1
and No. 2 center differential control solenoid valves to either ON or OFF.
(h) Shift into the L range, step down strongly on the brake pedal with your left foot and while manipulating the
accelerator pedal with the right foot, measure the pressure at the engine speeds specified in the table.
kg/cm2 (psi, kPa)
HINT: After inspecting the center differential control pressure, erase the diagnosis codes (No. 73 and 74)
from the memory.
Condition of
Solenoid
ValvesNo. 1 Solenoid
Valve
No. 2 Solenoid
Valve
Engine
RPML range
Range
Idling
Stall
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLETroubleshooting (Mechanical System Tests) (A540E and
A540H)AT±226
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INSTALLATION OF THROTTLE CABLE
1. INSTALL CABLE INTO TRANSMISSION CASE
2. INSTALL VALVE BODY
3. IF THROTTLE CABLE IS NEW, STAKE STOPPER OR
PAINT MARK ON INNER CABLE
HINT: New cable do not have a cable stopper staked.
(a) Bend the cable so there is a radius of about 200 mm(7.87 in.).
(b) Pull the inner cable lightly until a slight resistance is felt, and hold
it.
(e) Stake the stopper, 0.8 ± 1.5 mm (0.031 ± 0.059 in.)
from the end of outer cable.
4. CONNECT THROTTLE CABLE TO ENGINE
5. ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE (See page AT±201)
6. INSTALL AND ADJUST NEUTRAL START SWITCH
7. TEST DRIVE VEHICLE
Throttle Cable
REMOVAL OF THROTTLE CABLE
1. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE FROM ENGINE
2. REMOVE NEUTRAL START SWITCH
3. REMOVE VALVE BODY
4. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE
ON±VEHICLE REPAIR
HINT: The components mentioned below can be replaced on the vehicle without any necessity for
removal of the transaxle. For the respective operating procedures refer to the following pages:
Speedometer driven gear oil
seal
Extension housing oil
seal Side gear
shaft oil sealAT±232 and AT±233 AT±242 to AT±244
Throttle cable
Only A540H Components
Valve bodyInstallation
RemovalRemarks
AT±231AT±231
AT±233AT±232
AT±233AT±232
AT±232
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEOn±Vehicle Repair (A540E and A540H)AT±231
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(b) Using SST, measure the piston stroke applying and
releasing the compressed air (4 ± 8 kg/cm2 57 ±
114 psi or 392 ± 785 kPa) as shown.
SST 09240±00020
Piston stroke: 2.0 ± 3.5 mm (0.079 ± 0.138 in.)
if the piston stroke exceeds the limit, inspect the sec-
ond coast brake band (See page AT±264).
24. STAND TRANSAXLE ENGINE SIDE UPWARD
25. REMOVE OIL PUMP
NOTICE: Before removing the oil pump, remove the sec-
ond coast brake piston.
(a) Remove the seven bolts.
(b) Using SST, pull out the oil pump from the transaxle case.
SST 09350±32014 (09351±32061 23. REMOVE SECOND COAST BRAKE PISTON
(a) Using SST, remove the snap ring.
SST 09350±32014 (09351±32050)
(b) Remove the cover.
(c) Remove the piston and outer return spring.
(d) Remove the two O±rings from the cover.
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLERemoval of Component Parts tA540E and A540H)AT±246
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Low Oil Pressure Warning
INSPECTION OF PRESSURE WARNING
1. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the pressure switch
and ground the connector on the wire harness side.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that t he warning
light lights.
If the warning light does not light, test the bulb.
2. INSPECT PRESSURE SWITCH OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the switch.
(b) Check that there is continuity between terminal and
ground with the engine stopped.
(c) Check that there is no continuity between terminal
and ground with the engine running.
HINT: Oil pressure should be over 0.3 kg/cm2 (4.3 psi, 29
kPa).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.If resistance value is not as specified, replace the send-
er gauge. 3. MEASURE SENDER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminal and ground.
ater temperature oC
(OF)Resistance ()
N i ppo nde nso Yazaki
± BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCombination MeterBE±39
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8. INSTALL NEW PADS
(a) Install new pad wear indicator plate to inner pad.
NINT: Be sure the arrow on the pad wear indicator
plate is pointing i n the direction of the disc rotation.
(b) (Except 2VZ±FE Engine of w/ A.B.S.)
Install the one anti±squeal shim to the each pad.
(c) (For 2VZ±FE Engine of w/ A.B.S.)
Install the two anti±squeal shims to the each pad.
HINT: Apply disc brake grease to both side of the inner
anti±squeal shim of the outside pad.
(d) Install the pads onto each support plate.
NOTICE: Do not allow oil or grease to get on the
rubbing face.
(e) Install the two anti±squeal springs.
9. INSTALL CYLINDER
(a) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reser-
voir.
(b) Press in piston with a hammer handle or an equiva-
lent.
HINT: Always change the pad on one wheel at a time as
there is a possibility of the opposite piston flying out.
(c) Insert the brake cylinder carefully ±so the boot is not
wedged. 5. CHECK ROTOR DISC THICKNESS
(See step 2 on page BR±23)
6. CHECK ROTOR DISC RUNOUT
(See step 3 on page BR±23)
7. INSTALL PAD SUPPORT PLATES
± BRAKE SYSTEMFront BrakeBR±20