Second
coast brakeSame the A540E automatic transaxle (See page A-2)
Oil pump=
Direct clutch Piston stroke
Drum bushing inside diameter Maximum
Flange thickness1.11 - 1.47 mm
48.27 mm
2.70 mm
3.00 mm0.0437 - 0.0579 in.
1.9004 in.
0.1063 in.
0.1181 in.
Forward
clutchSame the A540E automatic transaxle (See page A-2)
Front
planetary gear=
Rear
planetary gear=
First and
reverse brakePack clearance 0.0409 - 0.0850 in.1.04 - 2.16 mm
Over drive
unitSame the A540E automatic transaxle (See page A-2)
Valve body
springSame the A540E automatic transaxle (See page A-3)
Valve body
retainerSame the A540E automatic transaxle (See page A-3)
Accumulator
springSame the A540E automatic transaxle (See page A-4) Part tightenedkg-cmft-lbN-m
Oil cooler pipe union
Oil pan
Valve body y Transaxle case
Accumulator y Cover
Oil pump y Transaxle case
O/D case y Transaxle case
Differential LH side bearing retainer
Differential RH retainer
Differential carrier cover
Oil pump body y Stator shaft
Upper valve body y Lower valve body
Differential left case y Right case
Ring gear y Differential case275
50
11 0
100
225
250
195
195
400
100
67
640
1,26027
4.9
11
10
22
25
19
19
39
10
6.6
63
124 20
43 in.-lb
8
7
16
18
14
14
29
7
58 in.-lb
46
91
Torque Specifications
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
Specifications
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSAutomatic Transaxle Transfer (A540E A540H)A-5
VALVE BODY
Hydraulic Control System
A540E, A540H
The hydraulic control system is composed of the oil pump, the valve body, the solenoid valves, the accu-
mulators, the clutches and brakes, and the governor valve as well as the fluid passages which connect all
of these components.
Based on the hydraulic pressure created by the oil pump, the hydraulic control system governs the hy-
draulic pressure acting on the torque converter, clutches and brakes in accordance with the vehicle driving
conditions.
There are three solenoid valves on the valve body.
The No. 1 and No. 2 solenoid valves are turned on and off by signals from ECU to operate the shift valves
and change the gear shift position.
The No. 3 solenoid valve is operated by signals from the ECU to engage or disengage the lock-up clutch
of the torque converter.
A540H
There are two center differential control solenoid valves on the transfer.
The solenoid valves are adjusting the center differential control pressure.
HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM
Hydr. pressure control
OIL PUMP
CLUTCHES & BRAKESFluid passage switchingPlanetary gear unit
Torque converter
Throttle Cable
SOLENOID VALVES
ECU
AT-8- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEOperation
COMPONENT PARTS
General Notes
The instructions here are organized so that you work on only one component group at a time.
This will help avoid confusion from similar-looking parts of different subassemblies being on
your workbench at the same time.
The component groups are inspected and repaired from the converter housing side.
As much as possible, complete the inspection, repair and assembly before proceeding to the
next component group. If a component group can not be assembled because parts are being or-
dered, be sure to keep all parts of that group in a separate container while proceeding with disas-
sembly, inspection, repair and assembly of other component groups.
Recommended fluid for the automatic transaxle: A540E ATF DEXRON II
A540H ATF Type T or equivalent
Recommended oil for the transfer: Transaxle oil E50, API GL5, SAE 75W-90 or equivalent
GENERAL CLEANING NOTES:
1. All disassembled parts should be washed clean, with any fluid passages and holes blown
through with compressed air.
2. When using compressed air to dry parts, always aim away from yourself to prevent acciden-
tally spraying automatic transaxle fluid or kerosene in your face.
3. The recommended automatic transaxle fluid or kerosene should be used for cleaning.
PARTS ARRANGEMENT:
1. After cleaning, the parts should be arranged in proper order to allow efficient inspection,
repairs, and reassembly.
2. When disassembling a valve body, be sure to keep each valve together with the corre-
sponding spring.
3. New brakes and clutches that are to be used for replacement must be soaked in transaxle
fluid for at least fifteen minutes before assembly.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
1. All oil seal rings, clutch discs, clutch plates, rotating parts, and sliding surfaces should be
coated with transmission fluid prior to reassembly.
2. All gaskets and rubber O-rings should be replaced.
3. Make sure that the ends of a snap ring are not aligned with one of the cutouts and are
installed in the groove correctly.
4. If a worn bushing is to be replaced, the subassembly containing that bushing must be re-
placed.
5. Check thrust bearings and races for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
6. Use petroleum jelly to keep parts in place.
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEComponent Parts (General Notes)AT-39
(e) Tighten the O±ring fittings or the bolted type fittings to
the specified torque.
4. WHEN CONNECTING MANIFOLD GAUGE;
(a) Be sure to connect the charging hose end with a pin
to the compressor charging valve.
(b) The letter ºDº engraved near the compressor service
valve indicates the high pressure side, and ºSº indi-
cates the low pressure side. Pay careful attention
when connecting the hose.
(c) Tighten hose by hand.
(d) To prevent loosening of connected hose, do not apply
drops of compressor oil to the seat of connection.
HINT: After connecting the manifold gauge and the refrig±
erant container (service can), discharge any air in the
hoses.
5. WHEN EVACUATING;
Approx. 15 minutes after removal, check the system for
leaks, then take at least another 15 minutes to make sure
the air is fully removed.
6. WHEN HANDLING REFRIGERANT CONTAINER
(SERVICE CAN);
(a) Must never be heated.
(b) Must be kept below 4
°C (1 04°F).
(c) If warming service can with hot water, be careful that
the valve on top of the service can is never immersed
in the water, as the water may permeate into the refrig-
erant cycle.
(d) Empty service cans must never be re±used.
7. WHEN A/C IS ON AND REFRIGERANT GAS IS
BEING REPLENISHED;
(a) If there is not enough refrigerant gas in the refrigerant
cycle, oil lubrication becomes insufficient and com-
pressor burnout may occur, so take care to avoid this.
(b) If the valve on the high pressure side is opened, refrig-
erant flows in reverse and causes the service can to
rupture, so only open and close the vlave on the low
pressure side.
(c) If the service can is inverted and refrigerant is inserted
in a liquid state, the liquid is compressed and the com-
pressor brakes down, so the refrigerant must be in-
serted in a g¿¿seous state.
(d) Be careful not to insert too much refrigerant gas, as
this causes trouble such as inadequate cooling, poor
fuel economy, engine overheat, etc.
8. WHEN USING GAS±CYLINDER TYPE LEAK
DETECTION INSTRUMENT;
(a) As a naked flame is used, first make sure that there are
no flammable substances nearby before using it.
(b) Be careful, as poisonous gas is produced when
refrigerant gas comes in contact with heat parts.
± AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMGenera! InformationAC±3
2. Planetary Gear Unit
CONSTRUCTION
The planetary gear unit is composed of three sets of planetary gears, three clutches which transmit
power to the planetary gears, and four brakes and three one±way clutches which immobilize the
planetary carrier and planetary sun gear.
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEDescription (A140L and A140E)AT±6
3. Hydraulic Control System
CONSTRUCTION
The hydraulic control is composed of an oil pump, rotated by the engine, which supplies hydraulic pres-
sure; a valve body which controls the hydraulic pressure and the opening and closing of the fluid pas-
saged; and a governor valve which supplies hydraulic pressure in accordance with vehicle speed.
OPERATION
Hydraulic pressure supplied by the oil pump is controlled± by the regulator valve; the resulting oil pres-
sure controlled by the regulator valve is called the line pressure.
Line pressure produces the hydraulic pressure for throttle pressure and governor pressure. Also, line
pressure produces hydraulic pressure for the operation of each brake and clutch in the planetary gear
unit.
The throttle valve acts to produce hydraulic pressure, called the throttle pressure, which responds to ac-
celerator pedal modulation. Throttle pressure increases as the accelerator pedal is depressed.
The governor valve produces hydraulic pressure, called the governor pressure, in response to vehicle
speed. Governor pressure increases as vehicle speed increases.
In accordance with the difference between throttle pressure and governor pressure, each shift valve
shifts, the fluid passages to the clutches are brakes in the planetary gear unit are opened and the
clutches and brakes operate, and shift change occurs.
The operation of the hydraulic control system, using the 2±3 shift valve as an example, is shown below;
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEDescription (A140L and A140E)AT±8
COMPONENT PARTS
General Notes
The instructions here are organized so that you work on only one component group at a time.
This will help avoid confusion from similar±looking parts of different subassemblies being on
your work bench at the same time.
The component groups are inspected and repaired from the converter housing side.
As much as possible, complete the inspection, repair and assembly before proceeding to the
next component group. If a component group can not be assembled because parts are being or-
dered, be sure tc keep all parts of that group in a separate container while proceeding with dis-
assembly, inspection, repair and assembly of other component groups.
Recommended fluid for the automatic transaxle is ATF type DEXRON) ll.
GENERAL CLEANING NOTES:
1. All disassembled parts should be washed clean with any fluid passages and holes blown trough wit com-
pressed air.
2. When using compressed air to dry parts, always aim away from yourself to prevent accidentally spraying,
automatic transmission fluid or kerosene in your face.
3. The recommended automatic transaxle fluid or kerosene should be used for cleaning.
PARTS ARRANGEMENT:
1. After cleaning, the parts should be arranged in proper order to allow efficient inspection, repairs, an(
reassembly.
2. When disassembling a valve body, be sure to keep each valve together with the corresponding spring
3. New brakes and clutches that are to be used for replacement must be soaked in transaxle fluid for a least
fifteen minutes before assembly.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
1. All oil seal rings, clutch discs, clutch plates, rotating parts, and sliding surfaces should be coated with
transmission fluid prior to reassembly.
2. All gaskets and rubber O±rings should be replaced.
3. Make sure that the ends of a snap ring are not aligned with one of the cutouts and are installed in the
groove correctly.
4. If a worn bushing is to be replaced, the subassembly containing that bushing must be replaced.
5. Check thrust bearings and races for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
6. Use petroleum jelly to keep parts in place.
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEComponent Parts (General Notes) (A140L and A140E)AT±78
COMPONENT PARTS
General Notes
The instructions here are organized so that you work on only one component group at a time.
This will help avoid confusion from similar±looking parts of different subassemblies being on your
workbench at the same time.
The component groups are inspected and repaired from the converter housing side.
As much as possible, complete the inspection, repair and assembly before proceeding to the next
component group. If a component group can not be assembled because parts are being ordered,
be sure to
keep all parts of that group in a separate container while proceeding with disassembly, inspection,
repair and assembly of other component groups.
Recommended fluid for the automatic transaxle: A540E ATF DEXRONII
A540H ATF Type T or equivalent
Recommended oil for the transfer: Transaxle oil E50, API GL5, SAE 75W±90 or equivalent
GENERAL CLEANING NOTES:
1. All disassembled parts should be washed clean, with any fluid passages and holes blown through with
compressed air.
2. When using compressed air to dry parts, always aim away from yourself to prevent accidentally spraying
automatic transaxle fluid or kerosene in your face.
3. The recommended automatic transaxle fluid or kerosene should be used for cleaning.
PARTS ARRANGEMENT:
1. After cleaning, the parts should be arranged in proper order to allow efficient inspection, repairs, and reas-
sembly.
2. When disassembling a valve body, be sure to keep each valve together with the corresponding spring.
3. New brakes and clutches that are to be used for replacement must be soaked in transaxle fluid for at least
fifteen minutes before assembly.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
1. All oil seal rings, clutch discs, clutch plates, rotating parts, and sliding surfaces should be coated with
transmission fluid prior to reassembly.
2. All gaskets and rubber O±rings should be replaced.
3. Make sure that the ends of a snap ring are not aligned with one of the cutouts and are installed in the
groove correctly.
4. If a worn bushing is to be replaced, the subassembly containing that bushing must be replaced.
5. Check thrust bearings and races for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
6. Use petroleum jelly to keep parts in place.
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEComponent Parts (General Notes) (A540E and A540H)AT±262