Q02129
AT3417
OK if hot
Add if hot
OR0028
Z13623
RPMidle
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A242L)
AX-3
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
2. PRELIMINARY CHECK
(a) Check the fluid level.
HINT:
The vehicle must have been driver so that the engine and trans-
axle are at normal operating.
ATF temperature: 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)
(1) Park the vehicle on the level surface and set the
parking brake.
(2) With the engine idling, shift the selector into each
gear from the P position to the L position and return
to the P position.
(3) Pull out the transaxle dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(5) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range. If the level is at the low side of the hot range,
add new fluid.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON®ll
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(b) Check the fluid condition.
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
(c) Replace the ATF.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(1) Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
(2) Install the drain plug securely.
(3) Add new fluid through the filler pipe.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON®ll
Dry fill: 7.2 liters (7.6 US qts, 6.3 lmp.qts)
Drain and refill: 3.1 liters (3.3 US qts, 2.7 lmp.qts)
(4) Start the engine and shift the selector into all posi-
tions from the P position through the L position and
then shift it into the P position.
(5) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add the
fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
(6) Check the fluid level at the normal operating tem-
perature 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F) and add as nec-
essary.
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.
