Type of Transmission
A540E
A540H
Type of Engine
2VZ-FE
3S-FE
Torque ConverterStall Torque Ratio
1.9 : 1
2.0 : 1
Lock-Up Mechanism
Equipped
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Gear Ratio1st Gear
2.810
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2nd Gear
1.549
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3rd Gear
1.000
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O/D Gear
0.734
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Reverse Gear
2.296
Number of Discs and
Plates (Disc/Plate)C
0O/D Direct Clutch
2/2
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C
1Forward Clutch 4/4
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C
2Direct Clutch 3/3
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B
22nd Brake
3/3
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B
3First & Reverse Brake 7/7 6/6
B
0O/D Brake
3/3
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mm (in.)B1 Band Width
38 (1.50)
25 (0.98)
AT FType
ATF DEXRON IIATF Type T or
equivalent
Capacity liter
(US qts, Imp. qts)A/T5.9 (6.2, 5.2)
7.0 (7.4, 6.2)
D/F1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Transfer OilTypeTransaxle oil E50,
API GL5,
SAE 75W-90
or equivalent
Capacity liter (US qts, Imp. qts)
0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
General Specification
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AT-4- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEDescription
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
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLETroubleshooting (Preliminary Check) (A540E and A540H)AT±200
26. INSTALL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, ENGINE HANGERS
AND ALTERNATOR BRACKET
Torque the bolts.
Torque: 500 kg±cm (37 ft±Ib, 48 N±m)
27. INSTALL ALTERNATOR (See page CH±14)
28. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE
29. INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
(See step 26 on page EM±137)
30. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK
31. INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE, AND ADJUST IT
32. (A/T)
CONNECT THROTTLE CABLE, AND ADJUST IT
33. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±5)
Capacity (w/ Heater):
M/T 6.4 liters (6.8 US qts, 5.6 Imp. qts)
A/T (2WD) 6.3 liters (6.7 US qts, 5.5 Imp. qts)
A/T (4WD) 6.8 liters (7.2 US qts, 6.0 Imp. qts)
34. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF
BATTERY
35. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
36. PERFORM ENGINE ADJUSTMENT
(a) Adjust the valve clearance. (See page EM±11)
Valve clearance (Cold):
Intake 0.19 ± 0.29 mm (0.007 ± 0.011 in.)
Exhaust 0.28 ± 0.38 mm (0.011 ± 0.015 in.)
(b) Adjust the ignition timing.
(See steps 7 to 10 on pages IG±16 and 17)
Ignition timing:
10° BTDC @ idle
(w/ Terminals TE 1 and E 1 connected)
37. CHECK TOE±IN (See page FA±5)
38. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift
points and smooth operation.
39. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AND OIL LEVEL
± ENGINE MECHANICALCylinder Head (3S±FE)EM±74
25. INSTALL EGR PIPE
Install a new gasket and the EGR pipe with the two bolts and
union nut.
Torque:
Bolt 185 kg±cm (13 f t±lb, 18 N±m)
Nut 800 kg±cm (58 ft±Ib, 78 N±m)
26. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY
(See steps 1 and 2 on page Fl±115)
27. INSTALL ISC VALVE
(See steps 1 to 3 on page FI±119)
28. INSTALL ALTERNATOR (See page CH±15)
29. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(See step 14 on page EM±172)
30. INSTALL ENGINE RH UNDER COVER
31. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE
32. INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
(See step 27 on page EM±173)
33. INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE, AND ADJUST IT
34. (A/T)
CONNECT THROTTLE CABLE, AND ADJUST IT
35. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±5)
Capacity (w/ Heater):
M/T 9.5 liters (110.0 US qts, 8.4 Imp. qts)
A/T 9.4 liters ( 9.9 US qts, 8.3 Imp. qts)
36. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF
BATTERY
37. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
38. ADJUST IGNITION TIMING (See on page IG±21)
Ignition timing:
10° BTDC @ idle
(w/ Terminals TE1 and E1 connected)
39. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift
points and smooth operation.
40. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AND OIL LEVEL
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± ENGINE MECHANICALCylinder Heads (2VZ±FE)EM±106
32. INSTALL BATTERY
33. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±5)
Capacity (w/ Heater):
M/T 6.4 liters (6.8 US qts, 5.6 Imp. qts)
A/T (2WD) 6.3 liters (6.7 US qts, 5.5 Imp. qts)
A/T (4WD) 6.8 liters (7.2 US qts, 6.0 Imp. qts)
34. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL (See page LU±8)
Capacity:
Drain and refill
w/ Oil filter change
3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. qts)
w/o Oil filter change
3.7 liters (3.9 US qts, 3.3 Imp. qts)
Dry fill 4.3 liters (4.5 US qts, 3.8 Imp. qts)
35. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
36. PERFORM ENGINE ADJUSTMENT
(a) Adjust the alternator drive belt.
(See page CH±3)
Drive belt tension:
w/ A/C New belt 175 + 5 lb
Used belt 130 + 10 lb
w/o A/C New belt 125 + 25 lb
Used belt 95 + 20 lb
(b) Adjust the PS drive belt.
Drive belt tension: New belt 125 + 25 lb
Used belt 80 + 20 lb
(c) Adjust the ignition timing.
(See steps 7 to 10 on pages IG±16 and 17)
Ignition timing:
10° BTDC @ idle
(w/ Terminals TE 1 and E1 connected)
(d) Adjust the valve. clearance. (See page EM±11)
Valve clearance:
Intake 0.19 ± 0.29 mm (0.007 ± 0.011 in.)
Exhaust 0.28 ± 0.38 mm (0.011 ± 0.015 in.)
37. INSTALL HOOD
38. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift
points and smooth operation.
39. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL
LEVELS
± ENGINE MECHANICALCylinder Block (3S±FE)EM±138
28. (A/T)
INSTALL THROTTLE CABLE, AND ADJUST IT
29. INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE, AND ADJUST IT
30. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK
31. INSTALL ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTING BAR
32. INSTALL ALTERNATOR (See page CH±15)
33. INSTALL RADIATOR (See page CO±20)
34. INSTALL IGNITION COIL, IGNITER AND BRACKET AS-
SEMBLY
(a) Install the ignition coil, igniter and bracket assembly with the
two bolts.
(b) Connect the following cord and connectors:
(1) Igniter connector
(2) Noise filter connector
(3) High±tension cord
35. INSTALL BATTERY
Connect the grand strap.
36. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±5)
Capacity (w/ Heater):
M /T 9.5 liters (10.0 US qts, 8.4 Imp. qts)
A/T 9.4 liters (9.9 US qts, 8.3 Imp. qts)
37. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL (See page LU±8)
Capacity:
Drain and refill
w/ Oil filter ±change
3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. qts)
w/o Oil filter change
3.7 liters (3.9 US qts, 3.3 Imp. qts)
Dry fill 4.6 liters (4.8 US qts, 4.0 Imp. qts)
38. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS (w/o A.B.S..)
(a) Install the actuator, vacuum pump and vacuum switch
assembly with the three bolts.
(b) Connect the following the hose and connectors:
(1) Actuator vacuum hose from air intake chamber
(2) Actuator connector
(3) Vacuum pump connector
(4) Vacuum switch connector
± ENGINE MECHANICALCylinder Block (2VZ±FE)EM±174
A pressure feeding lubrication system has been adopted to supply oil to the moving parts of this engine.
The lubrication system consists of an oil pan, oil pump, oil filter and other external parts which supply oil
to the moving parts in the engine block The oil circuit is shown in the illustration at the top of the pre-
vious page. Oil from the oil pan is pumped up by the oil pump. After it passes through the oil filter, it is
fed through the various oil holes in the crankshaft and cylinder block. After passing through the cylinder
block and performing its lubricating function, the oil is returned by gravity to the oil pan. A dipstick on the
center left side of the cylinder block is provided to check the oil level.
OIL PUMP
The oil pump pumps up oil from the oil pan and sends it under pressure to the various parts of the en-
gine.
An oil strainer is mounted in front of the inlet to the oil pump. The oil pump itself is a trochoid±type
pump, inside of which is a drive rotor and a driven rotor. 'When the drive rotor rotates, the driven rotor
rotates in the same direction, and since the axis of the driven rotor shaft is different from the center of
the driven rotor, the space between the two rotors is changed as they rotate. Oil is drawn in when the
space is wide and is discharged when the space in narrow.
OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR (RELIEF VALVE)
At high engine speeds, the engine oil supplied by the oil pump exceeds the capacity of the engine to
utilize it.
For that reason, the oil pressure regulator works to prevent an oversupply of oil. During normal oil sup-
ply, a coil spring and valve keep the by±pass closed, but when too much oil is being fed, the pressure
become extremely high, overpowering the force of the spring and opening the valves. This allows the
excess oil to flow through the valve and return to the oil pan.
OIL FILTER
The oil filter is a full flow type filter with a built±in paper filter element, Particles of metal from wear, air-
born dirt, carbon and other impurities can get in the oil during use and could cause accelerated wear or
seizing if allowed to circulate through the engine. The oil filter, integrated into the oil line, removes these
impurities as the oil passes through it. The filter is mounted outside the engine to simplify replacement of
the filter element.
A relief valve is also included ahead of the filter element to relieve the high oil pressure in case the filter
element becomes clogged with impurities. The relief valve opens when the oil pressure overpowers the
force of the spring. Oil passing through the relief valve by±passes the oil filter and flows directly into the
main oil hole in the engine.
± LUBRICATION SYSTEMDescriptionLU±4
3. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL
(a) Clean and install the oil drain plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 2VZ±FE 3S±FE 400 kg±cm (29 ft±lb, 39 N±m)
(b) Fill with new engine oil (API grade SG muitigrade,
fuel±efficient and recommended viscosity oil).
Capacity (3S±FE):
Drain and refill
w/ Oil filter change
4.1 liters (4.3 U S qts, 3.6 Imp. qts)
w/o Oil filter change
3.7 liters (3.9 US qts, 3.3 Imp. qts)
Dry fill 4.5 liters (4.8 U S qts, 4.4 Imp. qts)
Capacity (2VZ±FE):
Drain and refill
w/ Oil filter change
3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. qts)
w/o Oil filter change
3.7 liters (3.9 US qts, 3.3 Imp. qts)
Dry fill 4.6 liters (4.8 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts)
(c) Install the oil filler cap.
4. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
5. RECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See page LU±6) (d) Lightly screw the oil filter into place, and tighten it until
the gasket contacts the seat.
(e) Using SST, tighten it an additional 3/4 turn.
SST 09228±06500 (3S±FE)
09228±07500 (2VZ=FE)
± LUBRICATION SYSTEMReplacement of Engine Oil and Oil FilterLU±8