1996 TOYOTA TERCEL engine

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- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A132L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A132L)
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
(4) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake pedal.
(5) Start the engine.
(6) Shift it into the D position. Press all the way down on the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
Quickly read the stall speed at this time.
Stall speed: 2,300 ± 200 rpm
(7) Do the same test in the R position.
Stall speed: 2,300 ± 200 rpm
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
(a) Stall speed low in D and R positions. Engine output may be insufficient
 Stator one-way clutch is not operating properly
(b) Stall speed high in D position.
 Line pressure too low
 Forward clutch slipping
 No.2 one-way clutch not operating properly
(c) Stall speed high in R position.
 Line pressure too low
 Direct clutch slipping
 1st and reverse brake slipping
(d) Stall speed high in D and R positions. Line pressure too low
 Improper fluid level
4. MEASURE TIME LAG TEST
When the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there will be a certain time elapse or lag before the
shock can be felt. This is used for checking the condition of the forward clutch, direct clutch and 1st and re-
verse brake.
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176°F).
Make sure to allow 1 minute interval tests.
Make 3 measurements and take the average value.
(1) Fully apply the parking brake.
(2) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
Idling speed: 750 ± 50 rpm (In N position and A/C OFF)
(3) Shift the shift lever from the N to D position. Using a stop watch, measure the time it takes from
shifting the lever to the shock is felt.
Time lag: Less than 1.2 seconds
(4) In the same way, measure the time lag for N " R.
Time lag: Less than 1.5 seconds
EVALUATION (If N " D time lag are longer than than specified):
ProblemPossible cause
NDti l i l
 Line pressure too low
 Forward clutch worn
N " D time lag is longer Forward clutch worn
 Direct clutch worn
 1st and reverse brake worn

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5. HYDRAULIC TEST
(a) Measure the line pressure.
(1) Warm up the transaxle fluid.
(2) Remove the transaxle case test plug and mount SST (See page AX-25).
SST 09992-00094 (09992-00150, 09992-00270)
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80°C (122 - 176 °F).
(3) Fully apply the parking brake and check the 4 wheels.
(4) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
(5) Shift into the D position,step down strongly on the brake pedal with your left foot and while manip-
ulating the accelerator pedal with the right foot, measure the line pressure at the engine speeds
specified in the toble.
(6) In the same manner, do the test in the R position.
Specified line pressure:
D positionIdling
Stall363 - 422 kPa (3.7 - 4.3 kgf/cm2, 53 - 61 psi)
902 - 1,049 kPa (9.2 - 10.7 kgf/cm2, 131 - 152 psi)
R position Idling
Stall530 - 706 kPa (5.4 - 7.2 kgf/cm2, 77 - 102 psi)
1,412 - 1,647 kPa (14.4 - 16.8 kgf/cm2, 205 - 239 psi)
(7) If the measured pressures are not up to specified values, recheck the throttle cable adjustment
and retest it (see step 2).
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the measured values at all positions are higher.
 Throttle cable out of adjustment
 Throttle valve defective
 Regulator valve defective
If the measured values at all positions are lower.
 Throttle cable out of adjustment
 Throttle valve defective
 Regulator valve defective
 Oil pump defective
If pressure is low in the D position only. D position circuit fluid leakage
 Forward clutch defective
If pressure is low in the R position only.
 R position circuit fluid leakage
 Direct clutch defective
 1st and reverse brake defective
(b) Measure the governor pressure.
(1) Warm up the transaxle fluid.
(2) Remove the transaxle case test plug and mount SST (See page AX-25).
SST 09992-00094 (09992-00230, 09992-00270)
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).
(3) Check the parking brake to see that it is not applied.
(4) Start the engine.
(5) Shift into the D position and measure the governor pressures at the speeds specified in the table.

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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.

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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.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If these is no engine braking effect. 1st coast brake is defective.
(3) Check for abnormal noise during acceleration and deceleration.
(e) R position test.
Shift into the R position and, while running at full throttle, check for slipping.
(f) P position test.
Stop the vehicle on a gradient (more than 5°) and, after shifting into the P position, release the parking
brake. Then check to see that the parking lock pawl prevents the vehicle from moving.

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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)Symptom
Suspect AreaSee page
Slip
(Forward & Reverse)1. Torque converter clutch
2. Pressure relief valve
3. Oil strainerAX-30


AX-12
Slip (ºRº position)Direct clutch (C2)

Slip
(1st)1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. No.2 one-way clutch (F
2)




Slip
(2nd)1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. 2nd brake (B
2)
3. No.1 one-way clutch (F
1)






Slip
(3rd)1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. Direct clutch (C
2)
3. 2nd brake (B
2)






No engine braking (1st ºLº position)1st & reverse brake (B3)

No engine braking (2nd º2º position)2nd coast brake (B1)

No kick-down1. 1 - 2 shift valve
2. 2 - 3 shift valve



Poor accelerationTorque converter clutchAX-30
No lock-up
1. Lock-up relay
2. Lock-up signal valve
3. Torque converter clutch



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: Refer to A131L, A132L Automatic Transaxle Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM386U).

Q06544
N00513
N00515
0.8 - 1.5 mm
200 mm
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- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A132L)THROTTLE CABLE
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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-12)
4. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE
(a) Remove the retaining bolt and plate.
(b) Pull out the cable from the transaxle case.
HINT:
New cables does not habe a cable stopper staked.
(c) Bend the cable so that there is a radius of about 200 mm
(7.87 in.).
(d) Pull the inner cable lightly nutil a slight resistance is felt,
and hold it there.
(e) Stake the stoppe, 0.8-1.5 mm (0.031-0.059 in.) from the
end of outer cable.

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- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A132L)DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
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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

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SST
SST LH Side
RH Side
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- 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)