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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) ('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T)
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Sensor (VSS) circuit lexcept A//T (D16Y/, D16Y8 engine)l'
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SDeed Sensor {VSS) circuit tA,/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)1.
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
B {25P)
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Wire side ol lemale terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
B E5PI
The MIL has been reported on
OTC P0500 or P0501 is stored.
Problem veritication:1. Test-drive the vehicle.
2. Check the vehicle speed with
the scan tool
lntermitt6nt failure, sYstem is OK
at thb time. Check tor Poor con-
nections or loose wir6 at C117
{vss} .nd ECM/PCM
ls the correct sPeed indicated?
Check for an open in the ECM/
PCM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Block the rear wheels and set
the parking brake
3. Jack uP the front ofthe vehicle
and support it with safety
stands.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Block the right front wheel and
slowly rotate the left front
6, Measure voltage between the
ECM/PCM connector termi_
nals C23 and 820.
Substituto a known'good ECM/
PcM and rech€ck. ll sYmptom/
indic€tion goes awaY, lsplace the
original ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage Pulse 0 V
and 5 V or battery voltage?
Check for a short in the ECM/
PCM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disco n n ect the EcM/PcM
connector C (31P).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
4. Block the right front wheel
and slowly rotate the left front
5. Measure voltage between the
ECM/PCM connector terminals
C23 and 820.
Substiiute . known-good ECM/
PCM and r6check. lf symptom/indication goes awaY, rePlace
the origin.l ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage Pulse 0 V
and 5 V or battery voltage?
- Reoair short in the wire
between ECM/PCM {C23} and
vss. TcM.- Repai. open in the wire
between ECM/PCM {C231 andvss.- lf wire is OK, tesr the VSS
{see sestion 23).
Wire side oI female terminals
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(From page 11-284)
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EVAP PURGE CONTROL SOI.INOID
VALVE 2P CONNECTOR IC114I
Wire side otfemaleterminals
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Check the EVAP pirrge controlsolenoid valvei1. Disconnect the 2P connector
lrom the EVAP purge control
solenoid valve.
2. Ouickly raise the engine speed
to 3,000 rpm.
ls there vacuum?
InsDect vacuum ho56 routing.ll OK, replace the EVAP Purgecontrol solenoid valve.
Chock for a short in the wire(PCS linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect ECM/PCM connec'
tor A (32Pi.
3. Check for continuity between
the EVAP PUrge control sole
noid valve 2P connector termi
nal No.2 and body ground.
Check the vacuum when hot:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Block the rear wheels and set
the parking brake.3. Jack up the front o{ the vehi-
cle and support it with safety
stands,4. Start the engine. Hold the
engine al 3,000 rpm wlth no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on, then
let it idle.5, Check for vacuum at the vac-
uum hose with transmissaonin gear (A/T in B Position,M/T in lst gear) after starting
the engrne.6. Ouickly raise the engine speed
to 3,000 rpm.
Reoair short in the wire botween
the EVAP purg€ cor|t]ol solenoid
valve and the ECM/pcM lA15l.ls there continuity?
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM and recheck. lf sYmPtom/indication goes eway. repl.c€ the
original ECM/PCM.
Check the EVAP Purg€ control
solenoid valve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the 2P connector
from the EVAP Purge control
solenoid valve and warm lt
up to normal operating tem_perature again if necessary
3. Stan the engine.4. At the harness side, measure
voltage between the EVAP
Purge control solenoid valve
2P connector terminal No. 1
and No. 2 with the transmission in gear (A,/T in E Posi-tion, M/T in 1st gear).
In3pect vacuum ho3€ touting.
ll OK, replace EVAP Purge con-
lrol aolenoid vtlv€.
Check lo. an open in the wire
llGl linel:At the harness side, measure volt
age between the EVAP Purge con-
trol solenoid valve 2P connectorterminal No. 1 and body groundRepeir open in tho wire between
EVAP purge conttol solenoid valv€
and the No. 15 ALTERNATOR SP
SENSOR (7.5 A fu3e
IBLK/YELI
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12.
D16Y7 engine:
ENGINESTIFFENER
10 X 1.25 mmIt4 N'm (4.5 kqf'm,33 lbf'ltl
Install the bolts in the cylinder head and attach a
chain hoist to the bolts, then lift the engine slightly
to unload the engine and transmission mounts.
CHAIN HOIST
13. Remove the sDlash shield,
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8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgl.m,
SPLASH SHIELD
14. Remove the right front mounvbracket.
'lO x 'l.25 mm44 N'm (4.5 kgl.m,33 rbf.frl
Replace.12 x 1.25 mm
64 N.m t6.5 kgf.m,47 lbf'ft)
Place a jack under the transmission.
Remove the transmission mount bracket and mount.16.
TRANSMISSIONMOUNTTRANSMISSIONBRACKET
(cont'd)
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. Torque the mounting bolt and nuts in the sequence
shown.
O 12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgt.m,47 lbf.fr)
@ 12 x 1.25 mm74 N.m (7.5 kgl'm,54 tbt.fr)
Check that the bushings are not twisted or offset.
Install the clip as shown.
SHIFT ROD
Turn the boot so the hole is facing down.
Make sure the boot is installed on the shift rod.
O) 12 x 'l.25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgl.m,47 tbt.ft)
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8 x 1.25 mmN.m t2.2 kgt.m, l6 lbl'tt)
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgl.m.7.2 tbf.tr)
. Apply grease to the slave cylinder push rod.
NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease
{P/N 08798 - 9002}.
CLUTCHUNE
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(P/N-6tl
08798-9002)
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.n.16 tbf.frl
. Turn the breather cap so that the "F" mark points at
the front of the car as shown.
Refill the transmission with the recommended oil
(see page 13-3).
Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative
(-) cable to the battery.
Check the clutch oDeration,
Shift the transmission and check for smooth opera-
tion.
Check the front wheel alignment (see section 18).
FRONT
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Transmission Assembly
Removal(cont'd)
14. Remove the driveshafts and the intermediate shaft(see section 16).
NOTE: Coat all precision the finished surfaces with
clean engine oil or grease. Tie plastic bags over the
driveshaft ends,
Remove the bolt, then disconnect the change elden-
sion.
Remove the clip and the spring pin, then disconnectthe change rod.
8x22mmSPRING PINCLIP Replace.
15.
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17. Remove the front and the rear engine stiffensrs.
18. Remove the clutch cover.
CLUTCH COVER
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kg{.m,9 tbf.ftl
x 'l .25 mm
tJ
24 N.m {2.4 kgt m,17 rbt ftl

)
19. Remove the right front mounvbracket.
10 x 1 .25 mm,14 N.m {4,5 kgf.m,
WASHERS
20. Place a transmission jack under the transmission
and a jack stand under the engine.
21. Remove the transmission mount
SPECIAL BOLTReplace.12 x 1 .25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgl'm, 47 lbf ftl
TRANSMISSION
3-51
22. Remove the rear mount bracket bolts and the trans-
mission mounting bolts
12 x 1.25 mm5{ N.m 16.5 kgf.m, 47 lbl.ft)
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WASHER
23. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the mainshaft, then lower it on the transmis-
sion jack.
SPECIAL BOLTReplace.14 x 1.5 mm8il N.m (8.5 kgtm,

. Apply grease to the slave cylinder push rod.
NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease
(P/N 08798 - 9002).
6x1.0mm9.8 N'm (1.0 kgl m,
7.2 tbl.ft)
-6,4- 9m2)
Refillthe transmission with oil (see page 13-47).
Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative
( - ) cable to the battery.
Check the clutch oPeration.
Shift the transmission, and check for smooth opera-
tion.
Check the front wheel alignment (see section 181.
(P/N 08798
8 x 1 .25 mm22N.n 12.2 kgl'm,16 tbf.ftl
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Description
The automatic transmission is a 3-element torque converter and a dual-shaft electronically controlled unit which provides
4 soeeds forward and 1 reverse.
Torque Convertel, Geats, and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a pump, turbine and stator, assembled in a single unit. They are connected to the engine
crankshaft so they turn together as a unit as the engine turns. Around the outside of the torque converter is a ring gear
which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is being started. The entire torque converter assembly seryes as a
flywheel while transmiuing power to the transmission mainshaft.
The transmission has two parallel shafts: the mainshaft and the countershaft. The mainshaft is in Iine with the engine
crankshaft. The mainshaft includes the 1st, 2nd and 4th clutches, gears tor 2nd, 4th, reverse and lst (3rd gear is integral
with the mainshaft, while the reverse gear is integral with the 4th gear). The countershaft includes the 3rd clutch, and
gears for 3rd,2nd, 4th, reverse. 1st and park. The gears on the mainshaft are in constant mesh with those on the counter-
shaft. When certain combinations of gears in transmission are engaged by clutches. power is transmitted from the main-
shaft to the countershaft to provide E, ld, E, and E positions.
Electronic Control
The electronic control svstem consists of the Powertrain Control Module {PCM), sensors, a linear solenoid and four
solenojd valves. Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comtonable driving under all conditions. The PCM is
located below the dashboard, under the front lower panel on the passenger's side
Hydraulic Control
The valve bodies include the main vatve body, the secondary valve body, the regulator valve body, the servo body and the
lock-up valve body through the respective separator plates, They are bolted on the torque converter housang
The main valve body contains the manual valve, the 1-2 shift valve. the 2nd orifice control valve, the CPB {Clutch Pressure
Back-up) valve, the modulator valve. the servo control valve, the relief valve, and ATF pump gears The secondary valve
body contains the 2-3 shift valve. the 3-4 shift valve, the 3-4 orifice control valve, the 4th exhaust valve and the CPC (Clutch
pressure Control) valve. The regulator valve body contains the pressure regulator valve, the torque converter check valve,
the cooler relief valve, and the lock-up control valve. The servo body contains the servo valve which is integrated with the
reverse shift fork, and the accumulators. The lock-up valve body contains the lock-up shift valve and the lock-up timing
valve. The linear solenoid and the shift control solenoid valve Ay'B are bolted on the outside of the transmission housing,
and the lock-up control solenoid valve Ay'B is bolted on the outside of the torque converter housing. Fluid from regulator
passes through the manual valve to the various control valves. The clutches receive fluid from their respective teed pipes
or internal hydraulic circuit.
Shift Control Mechanism
Input from various sensors located throughout the car determines which shift control solenoid valve the PCM will activate
Activating a shift control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This pressurizes a line
to one of the clutches, engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear, The shift control solenoid valves A and B are con-
trolled by the PCM.
Lock-up Mechanism
In ,Dt1 position, in 3rd and 4th. and in E position in 3rd, pressurized fluid is drained from the back of the torque converter
through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held against the torque converter cover. As this takes place, the
mainshaft rotates at the same as the engine crankshaft. Together with hydraulic control, the PCM optimizes the timing of
the lock-up mechanism. The lock-up valves control the range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid valves A and
B, and linear solenoid. When lock-up control solenoid valves A and B activate, the modulator pressure changes The lock-
up control solenoid valves A and B and the linear solenoid are controlled by the PCM.
(cont'd)
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