1996 TOYOTA TERCEL Differential

AX-8
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A132L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A132L)
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If governor pressure defect.
 Line pressure defect
 Fluid leakage in governor pressure circuit
 Governor valve operation defect
Vehicle speed (Reference)Governor pressure
30 km/h (19 mph)59 - 137 kPa (0.6 - 1.4 kgf/cm2, 9 - 20 psi)
60 km/h (37 mph)186 - 365 kPa (1.9 - 2.7 kgf/cm2, 27 - 38 psi)
90 km/h (56 mph)353 - 431 kPa (3.6 - 4.4 kgf/cm2, 51 - 63 psi)
6. ROAD TEST
NOTICE:
Do this test at normal fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).
(a) D position test.
Shift into the D position and while driving with the accelerator pedal held constant at the throttle valve
fully open, check on the following points:
(1) Check to seethat the 1"2 and 2"3 up-shifts take placeand also that the shift points conform
to those shown in the automatic shift schedule (See page SS-28).
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If there is no 1 - 2 up-shift. Governor valve is defective
 1 - 2 shift valve is stuck
If there is no 2 - 3 up-shift. 1 - 2 shift valve is stuck
If the shift point is defective.Throttle cable out of adjustment
 Throttle valve, 1 - 2 shift valve, 2 - 3 shift valve, etc. are defective
(2) In the same way, check the shock and slip at 1 " 2 and 2 " 3 up-shifts.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the shock is severe.
 Line pressure is too high
 Accumulator is defective
 Check ball is defective
(3) Run in the 3rd gear of the D position, check the abnormal noise and vibration.
HINT:
Check for the cause of abnormal noise and vibration must be made with extreme care as they could also
be due to imbalance in the drive shaft, differential, tires and torque converter clutch, etc.
(4) While running in the 3rd gear of the D position, check that the possible kick-down vehicle speed
limits for the 3 " 1 and 3 " 2 kick-down conform to those indicated in the automatic shift sched-
ule (See page SS-28).
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the possible kick-down vehicle speed limit is defective. Throttle cable out of adjustment
 Throttle valve, 1 - 2 shift valve, 2 - 3 shift valve, etc. are defective
(5) Check the abnormal shock and slip at kick-down.
(6) While running at about 60 km/h (37 mph) in the 3rd gear of the D position, release your foot from
the accelerator pedal and shift into the L position. Then check if the 2 "1 down-shift point con-
forms to that indicated in the automatic shift schedule (See page SS-28).
(b) Inspect the lock-up mechanism.
(1) Drive in the D position at a steady speed (Lock-up ON) of about 65 km/h (40 mph).
(2) Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the engine speed does not change abruptly.

AT8106
SSTAX0RP-01
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A132L)DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
AX-19
771 Author
: Date
:
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. REMOVE LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA-18)
3. REMOVE SIDE OIL SEAL
Using SST, drive out the oil seals on both sides.
SST 09308-00010

AX0RQ-01
D01628
SST
SST LH Side
RH Side
AX-20
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A132L)DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL SIDE OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, drive in a new oil seal until its surface is flush
with the case surface.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32150, 09351-32130)
Oil seal drive in depth: 0 ± 0.5 mm (0 ± 0.020 in.)
(b) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
2. INSTALL LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA-18)
3. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
4. FILL AND CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(See page AX-2)

AX-8
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A242L)
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If there is no 1 - 2 up-shift.
Governor valve is defective

1 - 2 shift valve is stuck
If there is no 2 - 3 up-shift.
1 - 2 shift valve is stuck
If there is no 3 - O/D up-shift
(throttle valve operating less than 86%).
3 - O/D shift valve is stuck

Solenoid valve or circuit defective
If the shift point is defective.

Throttle cable out of adjustment

Throttle valve, 1 - 2 shift valve, 2 - 3 shift valve, 3 - O/D shift valve etc. are
defective
(2) In the same way, check the shock and slip at 1 " 2, 2 " 3 and 3 "O/D up-shifts.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the shock is severe.

Line pressure is too high

Accumulator is defective

Check ball is defective
(3) Run in the 3rd gear or O/D of the D position, check the abnormal noise and vibration.
HINT:
Check for the cause of abnormal noise and vibration must be made with extreme care as they could also
be due to unbalance in the drive shaft, differential, tires and torque converter clutch, etc.
(4) While running in the 3rd gear or O/D of the D position, check that the possible kick-down vehicle
speed limits for the 3 " 1, 3 " 2 and O/D "2 kick-down conform to those indicated in the auto-
matic shift schedule (See page SS-30).
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the possible kick-down vehicle speed limit is defective.

Throttle cable out of adjustment

Throttle valve, 1 - 2 shift valve, 2 - 3 shift valve, 3 - O/D shift valve etc. are
defective
(5) Check the abnormal shock and slip at kick-down.
(6) While running at about 60 km/h (37 mph) in the O/D of the D position, release your foot from the
accelerator pedal and shift into the L position. Then check if the 2 "1 down-shift point conforms
to that indicated in the automatic shift schedule (See page SS-30).
(b) Inspect the lock-up mechanism.
(1) Drive in the D position at a steady speed (Lock-up ON) of about 70 km/h (43 mph).
(2) Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the engine speed does not change abruptly.
If there is a big jump in engine RPM, there is no lock-up.
(c) 2 position test.
(1) While running in the 2nd gear of the 2 position, release the accelerator pedal and check the en-
gine braking effect.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If these is no engine braking effect.
2nd coast brake is defective.
(2) Check the abnormal noise during acceleration and deceleration.
(3) Check the shock during up-shift and down-shift.
(d) L position test.
(1) While running in the L position, check that there is no up-shift to 2nd gear.
(2) While running in the L position, release the accelerator pedal and check the engine braking ef-
fect.

AX0S3-01
Q02133
SST
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
AX-23
805 Author
: Date
:
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. DRAIN TRANSAXLE FLUID
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA-18)
4. REMOVE SIDE OIL SEAL
Using SST, drive out the oil seals on both sides.
SST 09308-00010

AX0S4-01
D01627
SST
SST LH Side
RH Side
AX-24
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL SIDE OIL SEALS
(a) Using SST, drive in a new oil seal until its surface is flush
with the case surface.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32150, 09351-32130)
Oil seal drive in depth:
LH side: 5.3 ± 0.5 mm (0.209 ± 0.020 in.)
RH side: 3.1 ± 0.5 mm (0.122 ± 0.020 in.)
(b) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
2. INSTALL LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA-23)
3. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
4. FILL AND CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(See page AX-2)