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FLUID LEAKAGE-TORQUE CONVERTER
HOUSING AREA CHECK
(1) Check for source of leakage.Since fluid leakage at or around the torque convert er
area may originate from an engine oil leak, the area should
be examined closely, Factory fill fluid is dyed red and,
therefore, can be distinguished from engine oil.
(2) Before removing the transaxle, perform the foll owing
checks:
When leakage is determined to originate from the tr ans-
axle, check fluid level before removal of the transaxle
and torque converter.
High oil level can result in oil leakage out the vent in
the manual shaft. If the fluid level is high, adjust to
proper level.
After fluid is at the proper level, check for leakage. If
a leak
perform the following operation on the
to determine if it is the torque converter or tran saxle
that is, leaking.
TORQUE CONVERTER LEAKAGE
Possible sources of torque converter leakage are:
(2) Torque converter weld leaks at the out side (pe ripheral)
weld. Torque converter hub weld.
(3) Hub
inside and not visible. Do not attempt to
repair.
Replace torque converter.
If the torque converter must be replaced, refer to Torque
Converter Clutch Break-in Procedure in this section . This
procedure’ will reset the transaxle control module break-in
status. Failure to perform this procedure may cause transaxle
shutter.
Clutch
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TESTS
Pressure testing is a very important step in the diagnostic
procedure. These tests usually reveal the cause of most
transaxle problems.
Before performing pressure tests, be certain that fluid level
and condition, and shift cable adjustments have bee n checked
and approved.Fluid must be at operating temperature
(150 to
1. Install an engine tachometer.
2.Raise vehicle on hoist which allows front wheels to
turn,
and position tachometer so it can be read.
3. Attach 1,000
(140 psi) gauge and special tool
to ports required for test being conducted.
A 3,000 (400 psi) gauge and special tool
are required for reverse pressure test. Test port l ocations
are shown in illustration.
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TEST ONE-SELECTOR IN LOW GEAR
(1) Attach pressure gauge to the low/reverse clutch tap.
(2) Move selector lever to the
position.
(3) Allow vehicle wheels to turn and increase throt tle opening
to achieve an indicted vehicle speed of 32 km/h (20 mph).
(4) Low/reverse clutch pressure should read 793 to 1,000
(115 to 145 psi).
(5) This test checks pump output, pressure regulati on and
condition of the low/reverse clutch hydraulic circu it and
shift schedule.
TEST TWO-SELECTOR IN DRIVE GEAR
(1) Attach pressure gauge to the underdrive clutch tap.
(2) Move selector lever to the 2 position.
(3) Allow vehicle wheels to turn and increase throt tle opening
to achieve an indicated vehicle speed of 48 km/h (3 0
(4) Underdrive clutch pressure should read 758 to 1,000
(110 to 145 psi).
(5) This test checks the underdrive clutch hydrauli c circuit
as, well as the shift schedule.
TEST THREE-OVERDRIVE CLUTCH CHECK
(1) Attach pressure gauge to the overdrive clutch t ap.
(2) Move selector lever to the
position.
(3) Allow vehicle wheels to turn and increase throt tle opening
to achieve an indicated vehicle speed of 32 km/h (2 0
(4) Overdrive clutch pressure should read 517 to 655
(75 to 95 psi).
(5) Move selector lever to the 2 position and incre ase indi-
cated vehicle speed of 48 km/h (30 mph).
(6) The vehicle should be in second gear and overdr ive clutch
pressure should be less than 35 (5 psi).
(7) This test checks the overdrive clutch hydraulic circuit as
well as the shift schedule.
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TEST FOUR-SELECTOR IN
(1) Attach pressure to tap.,,;
(2) Move selector lever to the position,
(3) Allow vehicle wheels to turn and increase,
to achieve an indicated vehicle speed of
“mph).
(4) The clutch pressure should read 517 to
(75 to 95 psi).
(5) This test checks the clutch hydraulic circuit.
IN
(1) Attach pressure gauge to the torque
off pressure tap.
(2) Move selector lever to the position.’
(3) Allow vehicle wheels to turn and increase
to achieve an indicated vehicle speed of 80 km/h
m p h ) .
CAUTION
must turn at the ‘speed.
(4)
(5)Torque converter clutch off pressure should be
35 (5 psi).
This test checks the torque converter clutch
circuit.
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TEST SIX-SELECTOR IN REVERSE
(1) Attach pressure gauge to the reverse clutch tap .
(2) Move selector lever to the reverse position.
(3) Read reverse clutch pressure with output statio nary (foot
on brake) and throttle opened to achieve 1,500
(4) Reverse clutch pressure should read 1,138 to 1, 620
(165 to 235 psi).
(5) This test checks the reverse clutch hydraulic c ircuit.
TEST RESULT INDICATIONS
(1) If proper line pressure is found in any one test, the pump
and pressure regulator are working properly.
(2) Low pressure in all positions indicates a defec tive pump,
a clogged filter, or a stuck pressure regulator valve.
(3) Clutch circuit leaks are indicated if pressures do not fall
within the specified pressure range.
(4) If the overdrive clutch pressure is greater tha n 35
(5 psi) in step (6) of Test Three, a worn reaction shaft
seal ring is indicated.
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PRESSURE CHECK SPECIFICATIONS
PRESSURE TAP ORDER ON CASE FROM TO END COVER
ALL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS ARE
(psi) [on hoist, with front wheels free to turn]
Gear Selector Actual
Position Gear
PARK* PARK
0 km/h (0 mph)
REVERSE*
0 km/h (0 mph)VERSE
NEUTRAL*NEUTRAL
0 km/h (0 mph)
FIRST
32 km/h
48 km/h
SECOND
72 km/h
(45
DIRECT
48 km/h
(30
DRIVE
80 km/h
(50
DRIVE
WITH TCC
Drive
Clutch
1,000
C l u t c h
414-758 1,000
(115-145)
1,620
(165-235) 0 0 ) (165-235)
414-758 1,000
(115-145)
414-758 1,000
(115-145)
1,000
517-655 517-655414-621
(75-95) (75-95)
3-14
l : Engine speed at 1,500
CAUTION; Both front wheels must be turning at same speed.
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REVERSE24 CLUTCH
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LR REVERSE
ACPT
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