1996 TOYOTA TERCEL engine

- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A242L)
AX-7
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
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

U/D one-way clutch not operating properly
If pressure is low in the D position only.

D position circuit fluid leakage

Forward clutch defective

U/D one-way clutch not operating properly
If pressure is low in the R position only.

R position circuit fluid leakage

Direct clutch defective

1st and reverse brake defective

U/D one-way clutch not operating properly
(b) Measure the governor pressure.
(1) Warm up the ATF.
(2) Remove the transaxle case test plug and mount SST (See page AX-29).
SST 09992-00094 (09992-00111, 09992-00270)
NOTICE:

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

Check that the throttle cable is adjusted within the specifications.

Check that the tire pressures are adjusted according to the specifications.
(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.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If governor pressure is defective.

Line pressure defective

Fluid leakage in governor pressure circuit

Governor valve operation defective
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)196 - 275 kPa (2.0 - 2.8 kgf/cm2, 28 - 40 psi)
90 km/h (56 mph)363 - 441 kPa (3.7 - 4.5 kgf/cm2, 53 - 64 psi)
6. ROAD TEST
NOTICE:
Do this test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).
(a) D position test.
Shift into the D position and while driving with the accelerator pedal held constantly at the throttle valve
fully open, check on the following points:
(1) 1 " 2, 2 " 3 and 3 "O/D up-shifts should take place, and shift points should conform to those
shown in the automatic shift schedule (See page SS-30).

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.

- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A242L)
AX-9
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If these is no engine braking effect.
1st & reverse 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 that the parking lock pawl prevents the vehicle from moving.

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

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.).

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)

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