
'19.Install the slave cylinder, then install the clutch pipe
bracket.
NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease
(P/N 08798 - 9002).
CLUTCH PIPE6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, 7 lbf ft)
8 x 1.25 mm22 N-m 12.2 kgl.tr't,16 rbf.ftl
20.
21.
tPlN 08798 - 90021
VSS CONNECTOR
Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) conneclor
and the starter motor cables.
Install the wire harness clamPs.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,7 lbf ftl
WIREHARNESSCLAMPS
8 x 1.25 mm8.8 N.m 10.9 kgf.m,6.s tbf.ft)
STARTERMOTORCABLES
22, lnstall the lower radiator hose clamp on the trans-
mission hang€r B.
23. Connect the transmission ground wire and the
back-up light switch connector.
16 tbf.fttBACK.UP LIGI{TSWITCH CONNECTOR
GROUND WIRE HANGER B
Install the air cleaner housing assembly and the air24.
intake duct.
AIR CLEANERHOUSINGASSEMALY
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgt'm,7 lbtftl
AIR INTAKE DUCT
Refill the transmission with oil (see page 13-3).
Connect the positive (+) cable first, then connect the
negative ( - ) cable to the battery.
Check the clutch operation.
Shift the transmission. and check for smooth opera-
tron.
29. Check the front wheel alignment (see section 18).
9\
\<
27.
28.
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Automatic Transmission
'l4-2
14-3't 4-6
14-8
14-14
14-23
Hvdraulic Flow ...--...... 14-24
Lock-up System ........ 14-38
Eloctrical Systom
Component Location ............,...,................ I 4-45
Circuit Diagram ............. 14-46'Troubleshooting Procedures ........,..........., l4-48
Symptom-to-Component Chart
Electrical System ...... 14-50
Electrical Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flowchart .................... 14-52
Lock-uo Control Solenoid Valve A/8
Test .................. --.... \4-82
ReDlacement ,...,...,..,. 14-82
Shift Control Solenoid Vslve A/B
Test .................. ...... 14-83
Reolacement .............. 14-83
Transmission Control Module (TCM)*ReDlacement ........... 14-84
Mainshalt/CountershaJt SDeed Sensors
Reolacement ............. 14-85
Hydraulic Systom
Symptom-to-Component Chart
Hydraulic System
Road Test
Slall Speed
Test ..................
Fluid Level
Checking/Changing
Pressu.e Testing
Transmission
Transmission
Removal ............. ...... 14-99
lllustrated Index
Right Side Cover .................................. 1 4- 1 04
Transmission Housin9 ..................,,....... I 4-1 06
Torque Converter HousingNalve
Body .................. ... 14- 1O8
Right Side Cover
Removal ............. ...... 14-110
Transmission Housing
Removal ............. .-..-. 14-112
Torque Convener HousingNalve Body
Removal ............. ...... 14-114
Valve Caps
Description ................ 14-116
Valve Body
Repair ................ ...-.. 14-117
Valve
Assembly ...........
Oil Pump
Main Valve Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly
Regulator Valve Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly
Lock-up Valve Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly .......
Secondary Valve Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly .......
Servo Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly .......
1st-hold Accumulator/Right Side Covet
Oisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly .,..,..
Mainshaft
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly -.. -... 1 4- 1 29
lnsDection ................. 14- 130
Countershaft
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly ....... 14-132
Disassembly/Reassembly ....................... 1 4-1 33
lnsDection ................. 14-134
One-way Clutch/Parking Gear
Disassembly/lnspection .................... -.. -. 1 4-137
Sub-shaft
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly ....... 14-138
Disassemblv/Reassemblv ....................... 1 4-1 39
Sub-shaft Bearings
Replacement ............. l4-140
Clutch
fllustrated lndex ................. -..-...-.......... 14-1 41
Disassembly ,,,.,,........ 14-144
Reassembly .............. 14-146
Torque Converter Housing Bearings
Mainshaft Bearing/Oil Seal
Reolacement ......... 14-1 50
Countershaft Bearing Replacement .......,, 14-1 5l
Transmission Housing Bearings
Mainshsft/Countershaft Bearing
Repfacement ...-..-..14-152
Sub-shaft Bearing Replacement .............. 1 4-1 53
Reve.se ldler Gear
lnstallation ................ 14-154
Parking Brake Stopper
lnspection/Adjustment ..........................'14-'154
Transmission
Reassemblv .............,. .14_156
Toroue Converter/Drive Plate ..,..,............... 1 4- 1 63
Transmission
14-120
14-122
14-123
14-124
14-126
14-124
14-86
14-90
't4-92
14-93
14-94
lnstallation
Cooler Flushing'Shitt Cable
Removal/lnstallation ..............................
Adiustment ...-..-......-. 14-'171*Gearshift Selector
Disassembly/Reassembly .....................,. 1 4-17 2*Shift Indicator Panel
Adjustment -..........-...14-173
Throttle Control Cable
fnspection .......,..,...... 14-17 4
Adjustment .............. 14-176
14-164
14-168
14-'t 7 0
Inspection

The Automatic Transmission is a combination of a 3-e,ement torque convefter and triple-shaft electfonically controlled
automatic transmission which provides 4 speeds forward and 1 speed reverse. The entire unit is positioned in line with
the engine.
Torque Converter, Gears and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a pump, turbine and stator assembly in a single unit, The torque converter is connected
to the engine crankshaft so they turn together as a unit as the engine turns. Around the outside of the torque converter
is a ring gear which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is being staned. The entire torque converter assem-
bly serves as a flywheel while transmitting power to the transmission mainshaft.
The transmission has three parallel shafts, the mainshaft. countershaft and sub-shaft. The mainshatt is in line with the
engine crankshaft.
The mainshaft includes the clutches for 1 st, and 2ndl4th, and gears for 3rd. 2nd, 4th, reverse and l st (3rd gear is in-
tegral with the mainshaft, while reverse gear is integral with the 4th gear).
The countershaft includes the 3rd clutch and gears Ior 3rd, 2nd,4th, reverse, lst and parking. Reverse and 4th gears
can be locked to the countershaft at its center, providing 4th gear or reverse, depending on which way the selector is moved.
The sub-shaft includes the lst-hold clutch and gears for 1st and 4th
The gears on the mainshait are in constant mesh with those on the countershaft and sub-shaft. When certain combina-
tions of gears in the transmission are engaged by the clutches, power is transmitted from the mainshaft to the counter-
shaft via the sub-shatt to provide @, E, tr. tr and @ position.
Electronic Control
The electronic control system consists of the Transmission Control Module {TCM), sensors, and 4 solenoid valves. Shift-
ing and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions.
The TCM is located below the dashboard, behind the left side kick panel on the driver's side.
Hydraulic Control
The valve bodies include the main valve body, secondary valve body, regulator valve body. servo body, and lock-up valve
body throuqh the respective separator plates.
They are bolted on the torque converter housing.
The main valve body contains the manual valve, 1-2 shift valve, 2-3 shift valve, Clutch Pressure Cont.ol (CPC) valve,
4th exhaust valve, relief valve, and oil pump gears.
The secondary valve body contains the 4-3 kick-down valve,3-2 kick-down valve,2-3 orifice cont.ol valve, 3-4 shitt
valve, orifice control valve. modulator valve, and servo control valve
The regulator valve body contains the pressure regulator valve. lock-up control valve, torque converter check valve, and
cooler check valve.
The servo bodv contains the servo valve which is integrated with the reverse shift fork, throttle valve B, and accumulators.
The lock-ug valve bodv contains the lock-up shift valve and lock-up timing B valve. and is bolted on the secondary valve
body.
Fluid from the regulator passes through the manual valve to the various control valves.
Shitt Control Mochanism
Input to the TCM i.om various sensors located throughout the car determines which shift control solenoid valve should
be activated.
Activating a shift control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This pressurizes
a line to one of the clutches. engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear.
Lock-up Mechanism
In @ position. in 2nd, 3rd and 4th, and E position in 3rd, pressurized tluid can be drained from the back of the tor-
que converter through an oil passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held against the torque converter cover. As this
takes Dlace, the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as the engine crankshatt. Together with hydraulic control, the TCM
optimizes the timing ol the lock-up mechanism.
The lock-up valves control the range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid valves A and B, and throttle valve B
When lock-up control solenoid valves A and B activate, modulator pressure changes. Lock-up control solenoid valves
A and B are mounted on the torque converter housing, and are controlled by the TCM.
(cont'd)
14-3

Description
Clutches
The four speed automatic transmission uses hydraulically actuated clutches to engage or disengage the transmission gears.
When clutch pressure is introduced into the clutch drum, the clutch piston is applied. This presses the iriction discs and
steel plates together, locking them so they don't slip. Power is then transmitted through the engaged clutch pack tojts hub-mounted gear.
Likewise, when clutch pressure is bled from the clutch pack. the piston releases the friction discs and steel plates, and
they are {ree to slide past each other while disengaged. This allows the gear to spin independently on its shaft, transmit-
ting no power.
1st ClutchThe l st clutch engages/disengages 1st gear, and is located at the end of the mainshaft, just behind the right side cover.
The 1st clutch is supplied clutch pressure by its oil feed pipe within the mainshaft.
1st-hold clutchThe 1st-hold clutch engages/disengages 1st-hold or I Fosition, and is located at the center ol the sub-shaft. The 1st-
hold clutch is supplied clulch pressure by its oil feed pipe within the sub-shait.
2nd ClutchThe 2nd clutch engages/disengages 2nd gear, and is located at the center of the mainshaft. The 2nd clutch is joined
back-to-back to the 4th clutch. The 2nd clutch is supplied clutch pressure through the mainshaft by a circuit connected
to the regulator valve body.
3rd Clutch
The 3rd clutch engages/disengages 3rd gea.. and is located at the end oJ the countershaft, opposite the right side cover.
The 3rd clutch is supplied clutch pressure by its oil feed pipe within the countershaft,
4th clurch
The 4th clutch engages/disengages 4th gear. as well as reverse gear, and is located at the center of the mainshaft.
The 4th clutch is joined back-to-back to the 2nd clutch. The 4th clutch is supplied clutch pressure by its oil feed pipe
within the mainshalt.
One-way Clutch
The one-way clutch is posjtioned between the parking gear and 1st gear. with the parking gear splined to the counter-
shaft. The 1st gear provides the outer race, and the parking gear provides the inner race surface. The one-way clutch
locks up when power is transmitted from the mainshaft 1st gear to the countershaft lst ggel _The 1st clutch and gears remain engaged in the 1st. 2nd. 3rd, and 4th gear ranges in the @, E or E position.
However, the one-way clutch disengages when the 2nd. 3rd, or 4th clutches/gears are applied in the E, lD.l o, Eoosttton.
This is because the increased rotational speed of the gears on the countershaft over-ride the locking "speed range" of
the one-way clutch. Thereafter, the one-way clutch free-wheels with the lst clutch still engaged.
COUNTERSHAFT 1ST GEAR
FREE
:>
LOCKS
aF
NOTE:View trom right side cover side.
14-6

E Position
As the engine turns, the oil pump also starts to operate. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is drawn from (99) and dis-
charged into (1 ). Then, ATF pressure is controlled by the regulator valve and becomes line pressure ( 1 ). The torque con-
verter inlet pressure (92) enters (94) of torque converter through the orifice and discharges into {90}.
The torque converter check valve prevents the torque converter pressure from rising'
Under this condition, the hydraulic pressure is not applied to the clutches.
NOTE:. When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the llowchart
. SOL-@: Shift Control Solenoid Valve A
' SOL{D:Shift Control Solenoid Valve B
. SOL@: Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve A
. SOL-@: Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve B
(cont'd)
14-29

Number of @indicator light
blinks while
Service Check
Connector is
connected with
the special tool.
@ indicator
lightPossible CauseSymptomRefer to
page
'loBlinksDisconnected engine coolant tempera-
rure (ECT) sensor connector
Short or open in ECT sensor wire
Faulty ECT sensor
Lock-up clutch does not
engage.14-68
1lOFFDisconnected ignition coil connector
Short or open in ignition coil wire
Faulty ignition coil
. Lock-up clutch does not
engage.'t 4-7 0
13Blinks. Shon or open in LT GRN wire between
the D3 terminal and ECM. Faulty barometric pressure {BARO)
sensor
NOTE: The BARO sensor is built into
the ECM
. No specific symptom
appears.
14-7 1
14Blinks. Short of open in FAS {YEL} wire be-
tween the D16 terminal and ECM. Faulty ECM
. Transmission jerks hard
when shitting.
't5OFFDisconnected mainshaft speed sensor
connecror
Short or open in mainshaft speed sen-
sor wire
Faulty mainshaft speed sensor
. Transmission jerks hard
when shifting.
14-75
SymptomProbable CauseRet.page
LQ! indicator light is on steady, not blinking whenever the ignition is on.14-77
[Q3] indicator light does not come on for 2 seconds after ignition is first
turned on.14-78
Lock-up clutch does not have duty operation (ON-OFFI.Check A/C signal with
A/C on.14-80Lock-up clutch does not engage.
Shitt leve. cannot be moved lrom @ position with the brake pedal
depressed.Check brake switch signal,14-41
It the self-diagnosis LQ4 indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
a lf a customer describes the symptoms for codes 3, (yet the LQ! indicator light is not blinkingl, 6, 1 1 or 15, it will
be necessa.y to recreate the symptom by test driving. and then checking the @ indicator light with the ignition still
oN.
e lt ttre @ indicator light displays codes olher than those listed above or stays lit continuously, the TCM is faulty.. Sometimes the Lqd indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL)/Check Engine light may come on simul-taneously. lf so, check the PGM-Fl system according to the numbe. of blinks on the MIL/Check Engine light. thenreset the memory by removing the BACK UP fuse in the unde.-hood fuse/relay box for more than 1O seconds. Drive
the vehicle for several minutes at speed over 30 mph (5O km/h), then recheck the MIL/Check Engine light.
NOTE:
. PGM-FI system
The PGM-Fl system on this model is a sequential multiport fuel injection system.a Disconnecting the BACK UP luse also cancels the radio anti-theft code. preset stations and the clock setting. Get
the fuse so vou can reset them.the customer's code number and make note ot the radio
14-51

Symptom-to-Component Ghart
Hydraulic System (cont'd)
The following symptoms can be caused
by improper repair or assemblv
Check these items on the
PROBABLE CAUSE DUE TO
IMPROPER REPAIR List
Items on the
NOTES List
Car creeps in E position.R1, R2
Car does not move in @ or @ position.R4
Transmission locks up in @ position.R3, Rl2
Excessive drag in transmission.R6K.R
Excessive vibration, rom related.R7
Noise with wheels moving onlyR5
Main seal pops out.R8
Various shifting problems.R9, R1O
Harsh upshifts.R11
PROBABLE CAUSE DUE TO IMPROPER REPAIR
R1lmproper clutch cleatance.
R2.lmDroDer qear clearance.
Parking brake lever installed upside down.
One-way (spragl clutch installed upside down,
Reverse selector hub installed upside down.
Oil oumo bindind
Torque converter not fully seated in oil pump.
Main seal improperly installed.
Springs improperly installed,
Valves improperly installed.
Ball check valves not installed.
Shitt fork bolt not installed.
R3.
R4.
R5.
R6.
R7.
R8.
R9.
R10.
R11
R12.
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NOTES
A.See flushing procedure, page l4-168 and 169.
B.Set idle rpm in gear to specitied idle speed. lf still no good, adiust motor mounts as outlined in engine
section of service manual.
lf the large clutch piston O-ring is broken, inspect the piston groove for rough machining.
lf the clutch pack is seized or is excessively worn, inspect the other clutches Jor wear, and check the
orifice control valves and throttle valves for free movement.
E.It throttle valve B is stuck, inspect the clutches for wear.
lf the 1-2 shift valve is stuck closed, the transmission will not upshift. lI stuck open, the transmission
has no lst gear.
H.lf the 2-3 orifice control valve is stuck, inspect the 2nd and 3rd clutch packs for wear.
ll the orifice cont.ol valve is stuck, inspect the 3rd and 4th clutch packs for wear.
lf the clutch Dressure control valve is stuck closed, the transmission will not shilt out of 1st gear.
K.improper alignment or main valve body and torque converter housing may cause oil pump seizure. The
symptoms ale mostly an rpm-related ticking noise or a high-pitched squeak.
L.ll the ATF strainer is ctogged with panicles of steel or aluminum, inspect the oil pump and ditferential
pinion shaft. lt both are OK and no cause lor the contamination is found, replace the torque converter.
M.lf the 1st clutch feedpipe guide in the right side cover is scored by the mainshaft, inspect the ball bear-
ing for excessive movement in the transmission housing. lf OK. replace the right side cover as it is dent-
ed. The O-ring under the guide is probably worn.
N.ReDlace the mainshstt if the bushing for the 4th feedpipe is loose or damaged.
It the 4th feedpipe is damaged or out ot tound, replace the right side cover'
Replace the subjshaft it thtbushing for the 1st-hold Jeedpipe is loose or damaged.
lf the 1st-hold feedpipe is damaged or out of round, replace it.
Replace the mainshaft if the bushing lor the 1st feedpipe is loose or damaged.
lf the lst feedpipe is damaged or out ot round, replace it.
o.A *o- r, da."s"d "p-g clutch is mostly a result of shifting the transmission in El or Lq! position
while the wheels rotate in reverse, such as rocking the car in snow.
P.InsDect the frame for collision damage.
o.Inspect for damage or wear:
1. Reverse selector gear teeth chamfers.
2. Engagement teeth chamters of countershaft 4th and reverse gear.
3. Shift fork for scutt marks in center.
4. Differential Dinion shaJt for wear under pinion gears.
5. Bottom of 3rd clutch for switl marks.
Replace items 1 , 2, 3 and 4 it worn or damaged. lf transmission makes clicking, grinding or.whirring
noise, atso replace mainshaft 4th gear and reverse idler gear and countershaft 4th gear in addition to
1,2,3ot4.lf ditiersntial Dinion shaft is worn, overhaul differential assembly, and replace ATF strainel, and thoroughly
clean transmission, tlush torque convertet, cooler and lines.
lf bottom of 3rd clutch is swirled and transmission makes gear noise, replace the countershaft and tinal
driven gear.
R.Be wry careful not to dsmage the torque converter housing when replacing the main ballbearing. You
may al;o damage the oil pump when you torque down the main valve body. This will result in oil pump
seizure it not detected. Use proper tools.
qInstall the main seal tlush with the torque converter housing, lf you push it into the torque converter
housing until it bottoms out. it will block the oil return passage and result in damage.
T,Harsh do\/vnshiJt"\./l,'hen coasting to a stop with zero th.ottle may be caused by a bent-in throttle valve
retainer/cam stopper. Throttle cable adjustment may clear this problem.
ifuitle cable adjustment is essential for proper operation of the transmission. Not only does it affect
the shift points if misad,usted, but also the shift quality and lock-up clutch operation'
A cable adjusted too long will result in throttle pressure being too low for the amount of engine torque
input into ihe trsnsmission and may cause clutch slippage. A cable adjusted too short will result in too
hi;h throttle pressure which may cause harsh shitts, erratic shrfts and torque con
14-89