1996 TOYOTA TERCEL engine

AX08M-03
Q07634
RH Drive Shaft

Snap
RingSpeedometer
Cable
Rear Engine
Mounting InsulatorAir Cleaner
Assembly

Snap RingTie Rod End
LH Drive Shaft
Nut Cap Plug for Governor Pressure Test
Oxygen Sensor
Front Exhaust Pipe Torque Converter
Clutch
Clip
Control Cable

Gasket
Compression Spring
Engine Under Cover
Cotter Pin Starter

Gasket
Clamp x 6
Plug for Line
Pressure Test

Non-reusable partx 5
Converter
Cover
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
COMPONENTS

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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE
4. REMOVE UPPER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque: 64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf)
5. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the cable and connector.
(b) Remove the starter with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
6. REMOVE GROUND CABLES AND BRACKET
7. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE
8. RAISE VEHICLE
9. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
10. REMOVE LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA-18)
11. DISCONNECT SPEEDOMETER CABLE
12. 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)
13. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
CONNECTOR
14. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE FROM PIPE
15. 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)

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(d) Remove the front exhaust pipe and gaskets.
HINT:
Replace the used gaskets with new ones.
16. 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 with a wrench.
Torque: 27 N´m (280 kgf´cm, 20 ft´lbf)
17. SUPPORT TRANSAXLE WITH A TRANSMISSION
JACK
18. DISCONNECT LH ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
Remove the 2 mounting bolts.
Torque: 49 N´m (490 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
19. 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 ft´lbf)
Bolt B: 92 N´m (920 kgf´cm, 69 ft´lbf)

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(b) Check the idle speed.
(e) Check the shift linkage. (d) Check the throttle cable mark.
(f) Check the park/neutral position switch.
Check the engine and the torque converter clutch. (c) Check the fluid level and fluid condition.
STALL TEST
TIME LAG TEST PRELIMINARY CHECK
ROAD TEST HYDRAULIC TEST
MATRIC CHART (a) Check the tire inflation.
Measure the line pressure and make a basic check of fluid circuit.
Check if trouble lies within automatic transaxle. If noise or vibration occurs, the possible cause could
be with the compressor, engine, and drive shaft tires, etc. Check the automatic transaxle (each clutch, brake and gear) for wear.
(See page AX-13) AX-2
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) Troubles occurring with the automatic transaxle can be caused by either the engine or the transaxle
itself. These 2 areas should be checked before proceeding with troubleshooting.
(b) Troubleshooting should begin with the simplest operation, working up in order of difficulty degree but
first determine whether the trouble lies within the engine or the transaxle.
(c) Proceed with the inspection as follows:

Q02129
AT3417
OK if hot
Add if hot
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RPMidle
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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.

Z15674
Adjusting Nut
Outer Cable Rubber Boot
Cable Stopper0 - 1 mm
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Q01095
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NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(d) Inspect and adjust the throttle cable.
(1) Depress the accelerator pedal all the way and
check that the throttle valve opens fully.
HINT:
If the throttle valve does not open fully, adjust the accelerator
link.
(2) Fully depress the accelerator.
(3) Loosen the adjustment nuts.
(4) Adjust the outer cable so that the distance between
the end of the boot and the stopper on the cable is
the standard.
Standard boot and cable stopper distance:
0 - 1 mm (0 - 0.04 in.)
(5) Tighten the adjusting nuts.
(6) Recheck the adjustment.
(e) Adjust the shift control cable.
When shifting the shift lever from the N position to other
positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly
and accurately to each position and that the position indi-
cator correctly indicates the position.
(1) Remove the engine under cover.
(2) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
(3) Push the control shaft lever fully toward the right
side of the vehicle.
(4) Return the lever 2 notches to the NEUTRAL posi-
tion.
(5) Set the shift lever to the N position.
(6) While holding the lever lightly toward the ºRº posi-
tion side, tighten the swivel nut.
Torque: 12 N´m (120 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
(f) Adjust the park/neutral position switch.
If the engine will start with the shift selector in any position other
than the N or P position, adjustment is required.
(1) Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolts and
set the shift selector to the N position.
(2) Align the groove with neutral basic line.
(3) Hold the switch in the position and tighten the bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(g) Inspect the idle speed.
Idle speed:
750 ± 50 rpm (In the N position and A/C OFF)

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3. MEASURE STALL TEST
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle and the engine by measuring the
maximum engine speeds in the D and R positions.
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).

Do not continuously run this test longer than 5 seconds.
(1) Chock the 4 wheels.
(2) Fully apply the parking brake.
(3) Connect the tachometer to the engine.
(4) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
(5) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake pedal.
(6) Shift it into the D position. Press all the way down on the accelerator pedal. Quickly read the stall
speed RPM 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

U/D 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

U/D brake slipping
(d) Stall speed high in D and R positions.

Line pressure too low

Improper fluid level

U/D brake slipping
4. MEASURE TIME LAG TEST
When the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there will be a certain lapse of time or lag before
the shock can be felt. This is used for checking the condition of the U/D direct clutch, forward clutch, direct
clutch and 1st and reverse brake.
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176°F).

Make sure to allow 1 minute interval between the tests.

Take three 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

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EVALUATION (If N " D or N " R time lag is longer than the specified):
ProblemPossible cause
N " D time lag is longer
Line pressure too low

Forward clutch worn
N " R time lag is longer

Line pressure too low

Direct clutch worn

1st and reverse brake worn
5. HYDRAULIC TEST
(a) Measure the line pressure.
(1) Warm up the ATF.
(2) Remove the transaxle case test plug and mount SST (See page AX-29).
SST 09992-00094 (09992-00150, 09992-00270)
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 - 80°C (122 - 176 °F).

The line pressure test should always be carried out in pairs. One should observe the conditions
of wheels or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is doing the test.
(3) Chock the 4 wheels.
(4) Fully apply the parking brake.
(5) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
(6) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake pedal and shift into the D position.
(7) Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.
(8) Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Quickly read the highest line pressure when the engine
speed reaches the stall speed.
NOTICE:
Release the accelerator pedal and stop the test if the wheels begin to rotate before the engine speed
reaches the specified stall speed.
(9) In the same way, do the test in the R position.
Specified line pressure:
D positionIdling
Stall373 - 422 kPa (3.8 - 4.3 kgf/cm2, 54 - 61 psi)
902 - 1,049 kPa (9.2 - 10.7 kgf/cm2, 131 - 152 psi)
R position Idling
Stall549 - 706 kPa (5.6 - 7.2 kgf/cm2, 80 - 102 psi)
1,638 - 1,902 kPa (16.7 - 19.4 kgf/cm2, 238 - 276 psi)
(10) If the measured pressures are not up to specified values, recheck the throttle cable adjustment
and retest it.