1996 TOYOTA TERCEL Service Repair Manual

MX07X-03
D02991
Shift Lever Knob
Console Box
Lower Center Finish Panel
Clip
Shift Control Cable Grommet
Grommet Retainer
Select Control CableShift Lever Assembly
Retainer
Clip
Clip
Clip
Clip Washer
Washer MX-40
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SHIFT LEVER AND CONTROL CABLE
COMPONENTS

AX08C-03
D09117
No.2 One-way
Clutch (F
2)
1st and Reverse
Brake (B
3) Rear Planetary
Ring Gear
Counter Drive Gear2nd Coast
Brake (B
1)
Direct
Intermidiate ShaftRear Planetary
Carrier
No.1 One-way
Clutch (F
1)Clutch (C
2) 2nd
Brake (B2)
Forward
Clutch (C
1)
Front and Rear
Planetary
Sun GearFront Planetary CarrierInput Shaft
Gear position Shift lever
Position
Parking
Reverse
2nd
2nd* Neutral
3rd 1st
2nd 1st
1st D
2 R
L P
NB
1B3F1C2C1

F
2


































*: Down-shift in L position, 2nd gear only, no up-shift.
....Operating
B
2
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A132L)
OPERATION

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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
MATRIX 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, drive shaft and tires, etc. Check the automatic transaxle (each clutch, brake and gear) for wear.
(See page AX-10) 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 two areas should be checked before proceeding with troubleshooting.
(b) Troubleshooting should begin with the simplest operation, working up in order of difficulty, but first de-
termine whether the trouble lies within the engine or transaxle.
(c) Proceed with the inspection as follows:

Q02129
AT2802
OK if hot
Add if hot
Q02558
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2. PRELIMINARY CHECK
(a) Check the fluid level.
HINT:
The vehicle mjst have been driven so that the engine and trans-
saxle are at normaloperating temperature.
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 to 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) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain the fluid.
(2) Using a hexagon wrench, install the drain plug se-
curely.
(3) Add new fluid through the filler pipe.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON®ll
Dry fill: 5.5 liters (5.8 US qts, 4.8 lmp.qts)
Drain and refill: 2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 lmp.qts)

Z13623
RPMidle
AT5867Drain plug Filler plug
MT0613
Filler Hole
Fluid Level
0 - 5 mm
e
Z15674
Adjusting Nut
Outer Cable Rubber Boot
Cable Stopper0 - 1 mm
BE1485
8 423
5 761
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(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.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(d) If necessary, replace the differential fluid.
(1) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain the fluid.
(2) Using a hexagon wrench, install the drain plug se-
curely.
(3) Remove the filler plug.
(4) Add new fluid until it begins to run out of the filler
hole.
Fluid type: ATF D-ll or DEXRON®lll (DEXRON®ll)
Capacity: 1.4 liters (1.5 US qts, 1.2 lmp.qts)
(e) Check the differential fluid level.
Remove the filler plug and check the differential fluid lev-
el.
(f) 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.
(g) Inspect the park/neutral position switch.
(1) Remove the park/neutral position switch
(See page AX-15).

AT8103
Neutral Basic Line
Groove
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(2) Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between each
terminal shown below when the shift lever is put in
each position.
(h) Adjust the shift control cable.
(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.
(i) 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)
(j) Inspect the idle speed.
Idle speed:
750 ± 50 rpm (In the N position and A/C OFF)
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 fluid temperature 50 - 80°C (122 - 176 °F).
Do not continuously run this test longer than 5 seconds.
(1) Check the front and rear wheels.
(2) Connect the tachometer to the engine.
(3) Fully apply the parking brake.

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(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.