Page 797 of 1202

AX-14
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A242L)
1996 TERCEL (RM440U) Harsh engagement
(1st " 2nd ºDº position)
1. B2 accumulator
2. 1st and reverse brake (B
3)
Harsh engagement
(1st " 2nd º2º position)2nd coast modulator valve
Harsh engagement
(1st " 2nd " 3rd)1. Accumulator control valve
2. Throttle modulator valve
Harsh engagement
(1st " 2nd " 3rd " O/D)Accumulator control valve
Harsh engagement
(2nd " 3rd)1. 2nd coast brake (B1)
2. C
2 accumulator
Harsh engagement
(3rd " O/D)
1. U/D clutch (C3)
2. U/D brake (B
4)
3. U/D planetary gear
4. B
4 accumulator
Harsh engagement
(O/D " 3rd)1. B4 accumulator
2. C
3 accumulator
Harsh engagement
(3rd " 2nd)
1. B4 accumulator
2. C
3 accumulator
3. 2nd coast modulator valve
4. B
2 accumulator
5. 1st and reverse brake
No lock-up1. Lock-up relay valve
2. Torque converter clutch
AX-34
No lock-up OFF1. Lock-up relay valve
2. Torque converter clutch
AX-34
Slip or shudder
(Forward & Reverse After warm-up)1. Torque converter clutch
2. U/D one-way clutch (F
3)
3. U/D clutch (C
3)
AX-34
Slip or shudder
(Forward & Reverse Directly after E/G start)1. Torque converter clutch
2. Pressure relief valve
3. Oil strainerAX-34
AX-16
Slip or shudder
(''R'' position)1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. U/D clutch (C
3)
3. 1st and reverse brake
Slip or shudder
(1st)1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. No.2 one-way clutch (F
2)
Slip or shudder
(2nd)1. C2 accumulator
2. 2nd brake (B
2)
3. No.1 one-way clutch (F
1)
Slip or shudder
(2nd "3rd Up-shift)Direct clutch (C2)
Slip or shudder
(3rd)Direct clutch (C2)
Slip or shudder
(O/D)U/D brake (B4)
No engine braking
(1st "3rd)U/D clutch (C3)
No engine braking
(1st)1. Low coast modulator valve
2. 1st and reverse brake
No engine braking
(2nd)1. 2nd coast brake (B1)
2. 2nd coast modulator valve
Page 798 of 1202
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A242L)
AX-15
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
OFF-VEHICLE:
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Large shock during lock-upTorque converter clutchAX-34
E/G stalls when starting off and stoppingTorque converter clutchAX-34
Poor acceleration
(All-positions)Torque converter clutchAX-34
Poor acceleration
(O/D)1. U/D clutch (C3)
2. U/D planetary gear
Poor acceleration
(Other than O/D)1. U/D brake (B4)
2. U/D planetary gear
Poor acceleration
(Other than 2nd)1. 2nd coast brake (B1)
2. 2nd brake (B
2)
Poor acceleration
(1st and 2nd)Direct clutch (C2)
Poor acceleration
(1st and ''R'')1st and reverse brake (B3)
Poor acceleration
(''R'')Forward clutch (C1)
: Refer to A242L Automatic Transaxle Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM431U).
Page 799 of 1202

AT3320
AX0RX-01
Q06911
Z15036
20 (0.79)
12 (0.47)25 (0.98)
20 (0.79)
AT3329
AX-16
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
798 Author: Date:
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. DRAIN ATF
Remove the drain plug and drain the ATF into the suitable con-
tainer.
Torque: 17 N´m (175 kgf´cm, 13 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE OIL PAN AND GASKET
NOTICE:
Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Remove the oil pan
bolts and carefully remove the oil pan assembly. Discard
the gasket.
Torque: 4.9 N´m (50 kgf´cm, 43 in.´lbf)
3. EXAMINE PARTICLES IN PAN
Remove the magnets and use then to collect any steel chips.
Look at the chips on the magnet carefully to anticipate what
type of wear you will find in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic) ...... bearing, gear and plate wear
Brass (non-magnetic) ..... bushing wear
4. REMOVE OIL STRAINER AND APPLY PIPE BRACKET
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.
NOTICE:
Be careful as some oil will come out of the strainer.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and apply pipe bracket.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
5. REMOVE OIL PIPES
(a) Remove the clamp bolt.
(b) Pry up the both pipe ends with a large screwdriver and re-
move the 4 pipes.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend or damage the pipes.
Page 800 of 1202
AT3328
Z15031
B
B
A
C
A AA
B
OR0038
AT5616
AT2713
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
AX-17
799 Author: Date:
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
6. REMOVE MANUAL DETENT SPRING
Remove the bolt and detent spring.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Check that the manual valve lever is in contact with the center
of the roller at the tip of the detent spring.
7. DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR
8. REMOVE VALVE BODY
(a) Remove the 12 bolts.
Bolt length:
A: 20 mm (0.79 in.)
B: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
C: 55 mm (2.17 in.)
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
(b) Disconnect the throttle cable.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to entangle the kick-down switch and sole-
noid wire.
(c) Disconnect the manual valve connecting rod.
(d) Remove the valve body.
9. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE APPLY GASKET
HINT:
Replace the used gasket with a new one.
Page 802 of 1202

AX0RZ-01
Q06565
N00513
N00515
0.8 - 1.5 mm
200 mm
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)THROTTLE CABLE
AX-19
801 Author: Date:
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
THROTTLE CABLE
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE FROM ENGINE
Disconnect the cable from the throttle linkage.
2. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the transaxle
control shaft lever.
Torque: 12 N´m (120 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the nut and transaxle control shaft lever.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
(c) Using a screwdriver, pry off the nut stopper.
(d) Remove the nut and nut stopper.
Torque: 6.9 N´m (70 kgf´cm, 61 in.´lbf)
(e) Remove the 2 bolts and park/neutral position switch.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
3. REMOVE VALVE BODY (See page AX-16)
4. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE
(a) Remove the retaining bolt and plate.
(b) Pull out the cable from the transaxle case.
HINT:
New cable does not have a staked cable stopper
(c) Bend the cable so that there is a radius of about 200 mm
(7.87 in.).
(d) Pull the inner cable lightly until a slight resistance is felt,
and hold it there.
(e) Stake the stopper so that the distance from the end of out-
er cable to the stopper is 0.8 - 1.5 mm (0.031 - 0.059 in.).
Page 812 of 1202
AX086-04
Q07636
RH Drive ShaftStarterAir Cleaner
Assembly
Speedometer Cable
Rear Engine Mounting Insulator
Plug for Governor
Pressure Test
Tie Rod End
Snap Ring
LH Drive Shaft
Gasket
Clamp
Nut Cap
Cotter Pin O/D Solenoid
Connector Snap
Ring
x6
Hole Plug
Torque Converter
Clutch
Clip
Control
Cable
Plug for Line Pressure Test
Oxygen Sensor
Gasket
Front Exhaust Pipe
Compression Spring
Engine Under Cover
Non-reusable part
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX-29
811 Author: Date:
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
COMPONENTS
Page 813 of 1202

AX087-03
Q06569
Q06548
Q06571
Q06572
AX-30
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE
4. REMOVE GROUND CABLES
5. REMOVE UPPER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS
(a) Remove the 2 upper side mounting bolts.
Torque: 64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the upper side starter bolt.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
6. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE
7. RAISE VEHICLE
8. REMOVE UNDER COVER
9. REMOVE LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA-18)
10. DISCONNECT SPEEDOMETER CABLE
11. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLE
(a) Remove the clip from the control cable.
(b) Disconnect the control cable from the lever.
Torque: 12 N´m (120 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
12. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
CONNECTOR
13. DISCONNECT O/D SOLENOID CONNECTOR
14. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE FROM PIPE
15. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the cable and connector.
(b) Remove the starter with the bolt.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
Page 814 of 1202

Q08079
Q08081
Q07892
Q08080A
BA
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX-31
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
16. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Disconnect the oxygen sensor.
Torque: 44 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the bolts and springs from the exhaust manifold
and front exhaust pipe.
Torque: 62 N´m (630 kgf´cm, 46 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the clamp.
Torque: 19 N´m (190 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
(d) Remove the front exhaust pipe and gaskets.
HINT:
Replace the used gaskets with new ones.
17. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNT-
ING BOLTS
(a) Remove the converter cover.
(b) Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts
with holding the crankshaft pulley set bolt a wrench.
Torque: 27 N´m (280 kgf´cm, 20 ft´lbf)
18. SUPPORT TRANSAXLE WITH A TRANSMISSION
JACK
19. DISCONNECT LH ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
Remove the 2 mounting bolts.
Torque: 49 N´m (490 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
20. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING
(a) Remove the rear mounting insulator through bolt.
Torque: 65 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the 5 bolts and rear mounting insulator.
Torque:
Bolt A: 80 N´m (800 kgf´cm, 59 in´lbf)
Bolt B: 92 N´m (920 kgf´cm, 69 ft´lbf)