
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Troubleshooting
ELEMENT IN USE AT EACH POSITION OF SELECTOR LEVER
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LCl Front clutch
C2 . Rear clutch
C3 End clutch
Bl . . . Low reverse brake
B2 . . Kickdown brake
OWC One way clutch
SHIFT PATTERNSTwo shift patterns are pre-stored in the control unit of this
transaxle. One is the power pattern (for more powerful
performance), and the other is the economy pattern (for
improved fuel consumption and quieter operation).
The driver can select and switch to the desired pattern by using
the power/economy select switch on the center
Iconsole.The solid lines shown in these shift patterns indicate up-shifts,
and the broken lines indicate down-shifts. The reason why
there is a difference between the shift points for upshifts and
for down-shifts is so that up-shifts and down-shifts will not
occur frequently when driving at a speed in the vicinity of the
shift point.
When the vehicle is stopped, there is a shift to 2nd gear in
order to obtain a suitable “creeping”, but when the accelerator
pedal is then depressed the vehicle starts off in 1st gear.
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23-50AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - service AdiustmentProcedures
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/\ \\ OSFODdACCELERATOR SWITCH INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENTM23FZAACheck that current flows between terminals of accelerator
switch when accelerator pedal is in free state and that no
dcurrent flows when the pedal is depressed and the specified
stroke A is obtained.
Standard value: 2
- 6 mm (.079 - .24 in.)
‘If stroke A is out of specification, adjust with adjusting bolt.
SELECTOR LEVER OPERATION CHECKM23FIAG
1.. Shift selector lever to each range and check that lever
moves smoothly and is controlled. Check that position
indicator is correct.
2.Check to be sure the selector lever can be shifted to each
position (by button operation as shown in the illustration).
3. Start the engine and check if the vehicle moves forward
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D, and moves
backward when shifted to R.
4.When the shift lever malfunctions, adjust control cable and
selector lever sleeve. Check for worn shift lever assembly
sliding parts.
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NOTETo move the selector lever from the “P” position to any
other position, first turn the ignition key to any position
other than “LOCK” and depress the brake pedal.
KEY INTERLOCK MECHANISM CHECKM23FlJACCompletely stop the vehicle and switch OFF the engine before
making the check
1.Check to be sure that, under the following conditions, the
selector lever cannot be moved from the “P” position to
any other position.
Also check, at the same time, that the button cannot be
pressed.
Ignition key position: “LOCK” or removed
Brake pedal: Depressed
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35-12SERVICE BRAKES -Anti-lock Braking System Troubleshooting
METHOD OF CLEARING DIAGNOSIS
ACTUATOR TEST FUNCTION
CODE MEMORYThe actuator can be forcibly driven in the following
Cautionway by using the MUT.
lWhen servicing is finished, clear the diagno-
sis code memory.NOTEd
lThe actuator test cannot be carried out when the
Trouble codes cannot be cleared from memoryABS ECU system is in fail safe.
when the ABS ECU system is in fail safe. Proceed tol When using forced drive using the MUT, the
diagnosis and repair.vehicle must be stopped.
(1) Clear memory using MUT.
lDuring forced drive using the MUT, forced drive
(No. 7
“DIAG. ERASE” in the actuator test isoperation is stopped when any wheel speed
selected to erase the diaanosis code.)reaches 10 km/h (6 mph).
(2) After clearing, recheck the diagnosis codes, and
check that memory is cleared.
Actuator test specifications
No.MUT display
01FR VALVE A
02
FL VALVE A03
REAR VALVE A04
FR VALVE M
05
FL VALVE M06
REAR VALVE MDrive solenoid
valve and motorDrive pattern
Not used
Solenoid valve and
pump motor for
each HU corres-
ponding channel.
Start of forced drive
End of forced drive
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35-30SERVICE BRAKES -Anti-lock Braking System Troubleshooting
METHOD OF CLEARING DIAGNOSIS
ACTUATOR TEST FUNCTION
CODE MEMORYCautionThe actuator can be forcibly driven in the following
way by using the MUT.
lWhen servicing is finished, clear the diagno-
sis code memoryNOTElThe actuator test cannot be carried out when the
Trouble codes cannot be cleared from memoryABS ECU system is in fail safe mode.
when the ABS-ECU system is in fail safe mode.
Proceed to diagnosis and repair.l When using forced drive using the MUT, the
vehicle must be stopped.
(1) Clear memory using MUT.
lDuring forced drive using the MUT, forced drive
(No. 7
“DIAG. ERASE” in the actuator test isoperation is stopped, when any wheel speed
selected to erase the diagnosis code.)reaches 10 km/h (6 mph).
(2) After clearing, recheck the diagnosis codes, and
check that memory is .cleared.
Actuator test specifications
Not usedStart of forced drive
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SERVICE BRAKES - Set-vice Adiustment Procedures35-45lUF51F
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
1.Measure the brake pedal height as illustrated. If the’brakepedal height is not within the standard value, adjust as
follows.
Standard value (A): 177
- 182 mm (7.0 - 7.2 in.)
(I) Disconnect the stop light switch connector, loosen the
lock nut, and move the stop light switch to a position
where it does not contact the brake pedal arm.
(2) Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the operating
rod with pliers (with the operating. rod lock nut
loosened), until the correct brake pedal height is
obtained.
(3) After screwing in the stop light switch until it contacts
the brake pedal stopper (just before the brake pedal is
caused to move), return the stop light switch
l/2 to 1
turn and secure by tightening the lock nut.
(4) Connect the connector of the stop light switch.
(5) Check to be sure that the stop light is not illuminated
with the brake pedal unpressed.
Reference value (6): 0.5
- 1.0 mm (.02 - .04 in.)
2. On vehicles with automatic transaxle, check the shift-lock
mechanism. (Refer to GROUP 23
- Transaxle Control.)
3. With the engine stopped, depress the brake pedal two or
three times. After eliminating the vacuum in the power
brake booster, press the pedal down by hand, and confirm
that the amount of movement before resistance is met (the
free play) is within the standard value range.
Standard value (C): 3
- 8 mm (.I - .3 in.)
If the free play is less than the standard value, confirm that
the clearance between the stop light switch and brake
pedal is within the standard value.
If the free play exceeds the standard value, it is probably
due to excessive play between the clevis pin and brake
pedal arm. Check for excessive clearance and replace faulty
parts as required.
4.Start the engine, depress the brake pedal with approximate-
ly 500 N (110
Ibs.) of force, and measure the clearance
between the brake pedal and the floorboard.
Standard value (D): 80 mm (3.1 in.) or more
If the clearance is less than the standard value, check for air
trapped in the brake line and for brake fluid leaks. If
necessary, check the brake system mechanism (excessive
shoe clearance due to faulty auto adjuster) and repair faulty
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35-46SERVICE BRAKES - Service Adjustment Procedures
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR CHECK
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When engine isstarted
14UOO6C)Checkvalve/1. Connect a circuit tester to the brake fluid level sensor.
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2.Move the float from top to bottom and check for continuity.
3. The brake fluid level sensor is in good condition if there is
‘k&Jno continuity when the float surface is above “A”, and if,there is continuity when the float surface is below “A”.
BRAKE BOOSTER OPERATING INSPECTION
M35FCAOFor simple checking of brake booster operation, carry out the
following tests.
1.Run the engine for one or two minutes, and then stop it.
2. Step on the brake pedal several times with normal
pressure.If the pedal depresses fully the first time but gradually
becomes higher when depressed succeeding times, the
booster is operating properly.
If the pedal height remains unchanged, the booster is
faulty.
3. With the engine stopped, step on the brake pedal several
times with the same pressure to make sure that the pedal
height will not change.
Then step on the brake pedal and start the engine.
If the pedal moves downward slightly, the booster is in
good condition. If there is no change, the booster is faulty.
4.With the engine running, step on the brake pedal and then
stop the engine.
Hold the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. If the pedal
height does not change, the booster is in good condition. If
the pedal rises, the booster is faulty.
If the above three tests are okay, the booster performance can
be determined as good.
If one of the above three tests is not okay at last, the check
valve, vacuum hose, or booster will be faulty.
CHECK VALVE OPERATION CHECKM35FNALWhen checking the check valve, keep the check valve fit in the
vacuum hose.
1. Remove the vacuum hose.
Caution
The check valve is press-fit inside the vacuum hose and
do not remove the check valve from the vacuum hose.1
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Pad pin
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6.Clean the piston and, using the special tool, push the piston
into the cylinder.
7.With care not to allow the piston boot to be wedged, lower
the caliper assembly and fit the lock pin.
8. Using the following procedure, check the brake drag
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torque.@ Start the engine and depress and hold the brake pedal
for five seconds.@ Stop the engine. (Approx. 200 N
[44 Ibs.])@ Rotate the brake disc ten turns in the forward direction.@ Using a spring balance, check the brake drag force.
9. If the difference between the brake drag force and hub
rotating force exceeds the standard value, disassemble the
piston and check the piston sliding surfaces for dirt and
rust, piston seal for deterioration, and lock pin and guide pin
for sliding motion.
Standard value: 70 N (15.4 Ibs.)
[4 Nm (3 ftlbs.)] or less
opening in the caliper body.
Standard value: 10.0 mm
(-39 in.)
Limit: 2.0 mm
(.08 in.)
Caution
‘L&iReplace the pad if worn beyond the limit. At this time,
replace the pads on right and left wheels as a set.
I2. Remove the clip and, holding the cross spring with hand,
remove the pad pins.
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k.!! I14FOO427. Using the following procedure, check the brake drag
torque.@ Start the engine and depress and hold the brake pedal
’for five seconds. [Approx. 200 N (44
Ibs.)]@ Stop the engine.@ Rotate the brake disc ten turns in the forward direction.@ Using a spring balance, check the brake drag force.
8. If the difference between the brake drag force and hub
rotating force exceeds the standard value, disassemble the
piston and check the piston sliding surfaces for dirt and
rust, piston seal for deterioration, and lock pin and guide pin
for sliding motion.
Standard value: 70 N (15.4
Ibs.) [4 Nm (3 ft.lbs.)] or less
INSPECTION OF FRONT BRAKE DISC THICKNESS1. Remove dirt and rust off the surface of the brake disc.
2.Measure the thickness of disc at four or more places of the
pad contacting surface.
Standard value:
,Limit:
3.If the wear exceeds the limit even at one place, replace the
right and left discs and brake pads as a set.
FRONT BRAKE DISC RUN-OUT CHECKM35FSAF
1. Remove the front brake assembly; and support it with a
wire, etc.
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(.2 in.) from the
outer circumference of the brake disc, and measure the
run-out of the disc.
Limit: 0.10 mm (.004 in.) or less
NOTESecure the disc to the hub with wheel nuts.