1998 ISUZU TROOPER check transmission fluid

7A±22
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Chart 16: Possible Causes Of
Transmission Fluid Leaks
Before attempting to correct an oil leak, the actual source
of the leak must be determined. In many cases, the
source of the leak may be difficult to determine due to
ªwind flowº around the engine and transmission.
The suspected area should be wiped clean before in-
specting for the source of the leak.Oil leaks around the engine and transmission are gener-
ally carried toward the rear of the vehicle by the air
stream. In determining the source of an leak, the following
two checks should be made:
1. With the engine running, check for external line
pressure leaks.
2. With the engine off, check for oil leaks due to the
raised oil level caused by drainback of converter oil
into the transmission.
Possible Causes Of Fluid Leaks Due To Sealing Malfunction
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(1) Electrical Connector (Main Case) Seal
(2) Transmission Vent (Breather)
(3) Speed Sensor O±Ring
(4) Extension (Adapter) Lip Seal
(5) Extension (Adapter) to Main Case Gasket
(6) Oil Drain Plug Gasket
(7) Oil Pan Gasket (Main Case)
(8) Selector Shaft Seal(9) Oil Cooler Connectors (2)
(10) Oil Pan Gasket (Adapter Case)
(11) Converter housing attaching bolts not correctly
torqued
(12) Converter Housing Lip Seal
(13) Line Pressure Tap Plug
(14) Electrical Connector (Adapter Case) Seal
(15) Adapter Case Seal Rings (2)

7A±23 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Stall Test
The stall test allows you to check the transmission for
internal abrasion and the one way clutch for slippage.
Torque converter performance can also be evaluated.
The stall test results together with the road test results will
identify transmission components requiring servicing or
adjustment.
Stall Test Procedure:
1. Check the level of the engine coolant, the engine oil,
and the automatic transmission fluid. Replenish if
necessary.
2. Block the wheels and set the parking brake.
3. Connect a tachometer to the engine.
4. Start the engine and allow it to idle until the engine
coolant temperature reaches 70 ± 80
C (158 ±
176
F).
5. Hold the brake pedal down as far as it will go.
6. Place the selector in the ªDº range.
7. Gradually push the accelerator pedal to the floor.
The throttle valve will be fully open.
Note the engine speed at which the tachometer
needle stabilizes.
Stall Speed : 2,100 +150 rpm
NOTE: Do not continuously run this test longer than 5
seconds.
8. Release the accelerator pedal.
9. Place the selector in the ªNº range.
10. Run the engine at 1,200 rpm for one minute.
This will cool the transmission fluid.
11. Repeat Steps 7 ± 10 for the ª3º, ª2º, ªLº and ªRº
ranges.
Line Pressure Test
The line pressure test checks oil pump and control valve
pressure regulator valve function. It will also detect oil
leakage.
Line Pressure Test Procedure:
1. Check the level of the engine coolant, the engine oil,
and the automatic transmission fluid.
Replenish if required.
2. Block the wheels and set the parking brake.
3. Remove the pressure detection plug at the left side of
the transmission case.
Set 5±8840±0004±0 pressure gauge and adapter to
the pressure detection plug hole.
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4. Start the engine and allow it to idle until the engine
coolant temperature reaches 70 ± 80
C (158 ±
176
F).
5. Hold the brake pedal down as far as it will go.
6. Place the selector in the ªDº range.
7. Note the pressure gauge reading with the engine
idling.
8. Gradually push the accelerator pedal to the floor. The
throttle valve will be fully open.
Note the pressure gauge reading with the accelerator
pedal fully depressed.
NOTE: Do not continuously run this test longer than 5
seconds.
9. Release the accelerator pedal.
10. Place the selector in the ªNº range.
11. Run the engine at 1,200 rpm for one minute.
This will cool the transmission fluid.
12. Repeat Steps 7 ± 11 for the ª3º, ª2º, ªLº, and ªRº
ranges.
13. Install a pressure detection plug to the transmission
case, applying recommended thread locking agent
(LOCTITE 242) or its equivalent to thread of plug.
Make sure that thread is cleaned before applying
locking agents.
14. Tighten the pressure detection plug to the specified
torque.
Torque: 9 ± 14N´m (0.9 ± 1.4 kg´m/7 ± 10 lb ft)

7A±27 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Changing Transmission Fluid
There is no need to change the transmission fluid unless
the transmission is used under one or more of the
following heavy duty conditions.
A. Repeated short trips
B. Driving on rough roads
C. Driving on dusty roads
D. Towing a trailer
If the vehicle is used under these conditions, change the
fluid every 20,000 miles (32,000 km.)
More over, the remaining life percentage of ATF can be
estimated by using Tech 2 as an auxiliary tool to judge the
right time for ATF replacement.
The remaining life percentage is calculated from ATF'S
heat history. When it is close to 0%, ATF replacement is
recommended.
1. Place a large drain pan under the oil pan.
2. Remove the transmission oil drain screw (2) and drain
fluid.
3. Tighten drain screw (2).
Torque: 38 Nwm (3.9 kg´m/28 lb ft)
4. Remove the transmission overfill screw (1) and fill
transmission through overfill screw opening, using
DEXRON)±III ATF.
NOTE: Add transmission fluid until it flows out over the
overfill screw opening.
5. Let engine idle until a fluid temperature between 32
C
(90
F) and 57
C (135
F) is reached.6. Add transmission fluid until it flows out over the overfill
screw opening, then close the overfill screw (1).
Torque: 38 Nwm (3.9 kg´m/28 lb ft)
NOTE: To prevent fluid leaks, the overfill screw and oil
drain screws gasket must be replaced each time these
screws are removed.
NOTE: C h e c k t r a n s mission fluid temperature with
service scan tool.
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Selector Lever
Inspection
1. Make sure that when the shifter control lever is shifted
from ªPº to ªLº, a ªclickingº can be felt at each shift
position. Make sure that the gear corresponds to that
of the position plate indicator.
2. Check to see if the shifter lever can be shifted as
shown in illustration.
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7A±38
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Valve Body Assembly (Main Case)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove transfer and exhaust protectors.
4. Drain fluid.
5. Remove exhaust pipe and disconnect oxygen sensor
connector.
6. Support transfer case with a jack and remove third
crossmember.
7. Remove sixteen 10 mm screws, main case oil pan,
magnet and gasket.
8. Remove three 13 mm oil filter fixing screws, then
remove oil filter.
9. Remove two 13 mm manual detent fixing screws,
then remove roller and spring assembly.
10. Disconnect wiring harness from band control
solenoid and shift solenoids. Pull only on connectors,
not on wiring harness.
11. Remove four 13 mm servo cover fixing screws, then
remove servo cover and gasket.
12. Remove seven 13 mm valve body fixing screws.

Disconnect the ground wire from the main case
valve body.
13. Remove main case valve body with manual valve link
and transfer plate. Note the position of the link (long
end into valve, short end into range selector lever).
14. Remove transfer plate gasket from main case.
15. Remove two check balls from main case.
Installation
1. Install two check balls to main case.
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2. Inspect electrical 4 pin connector and seal of main
case. Replace if necessary.3. Use two 5±8840±0022±0 (J±25025±B) guide pin to
install main case.

Install valve body assembly and manual valve link.
NOTE: Valve must be extended as the short end of
manual valve link is connected to the range selector lever.
Long end of link goes into valve.
4. Install seven 13 mm screws, and tighten them to the
specified torque.
Torque: 20 Nwm (2.0 kg´m/15 lb ft)
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5. Install 8.5 mm connector of ground wire the head of
this valve body bolt and reinstall it. Tighten the bolt to
the specified torque.
Torque: 20 Nwm (2.0 kg´m/15 lb ft)
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6. Remove two guide pins from main case.
7. Install servo cover gasket, cover, and four 13 mm
screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
Torque: 25 Nwm (2.6 kg´m/18 lb ft)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
6. Remove seven 13mm adapter case valve body (6)
fixing screws, adapter case valve body assembly,
transfer plate, and two gaskets.

Remove wiring harness and 5 pin connector.
7. Remove sixteen 10mm main case oil pan (7) fixing
screws, main oil pan, magnet, and gasket.
8. Remove three 13mm oil filter (8) fixing screws and oil
filter.
9. Remove two 13mm manual detent (9) fixing screws,
roller and spring, and manual detent.
10. Disconnect wiring harness assembly (10) from band
apply solenoid, shift solenoids, and main case 4 pin
connector.
Pull on connectors only, not on wiring harness.11. Remove four 13mm servo cover (11) fixing screws,
servo cover, and gasket.
12. Remove seven 13mm valve body screws and ground
wire from main case.

Remove wiring harness assembly (5) from the
adapter case side.

Remove main valve body assembly (12) with
manual valve link and transfer plate. Note the
position of the link (long end into valve, short end
into range selector lever).

Remove 4 pin connector.

Remove gasket transfer plate from main case.
13. Remove two check balls (13) from main case.
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14. Turn transmission to vertical position to drain fluid.
Return back to horizontal position when drained.

Install 5±8840±0501±0 (J±23075) servo piston
spring compressor with offset to the rear of case.

Compress servo piston assembly.
Remove servo piston retaining ring (14).

Slowly release servo piston assembly (15).

Remove tool.
15. Remove servo piston assembly (15), return spring
(16), and servo apply rod (17).

7A±55 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
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46. Install two check balls (44).
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47. Inspect main case electrical connector and seal,
replace if necessary.

Install electrical 4 pin connector/main case and
wiring harness.
48. Install two 5±8840±0022±0 (J±25025±B) guide pins
into main case.

Install main case valve body complete assembly
(45) and manual valve link.NOTE: Valve must be extended as the short end of
manual valve link is connected to the range selector lever.
Long end of link goes into valve.

Install seven 13 mm screws.
Torque: 20 Nwm (2.0 kg´m/15 lb ft)

Pass ground wire of adapter case wiring harness
assembly through the hole joining adapter fluid area
and main case fluid area.

Assemble 8.5 mm connector of ground wire under
the head of this valve body bolt and reinstall it.

Remove two guide pins.
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49. Install servo cover gasket, cover (46) and four 13 mm
screws.
Torque: 25 Nwm (2.6 kg´m/18 lb ft)
50. Connect wiring harness (47) to band control, shift
solenoids, and main case 4 pin connector.
51. Install manual detent roller and spring assembly (48)
with clip.

Install two 13 mm screws.
Torque: 20 Nwm (2.0 kg´m/15 lb ft)
52. Install oil filter (49), and three 13 mm screws.
Torque: 20 Nwm (2.0 kg´m/15 lb ft)
53. Install oil pan gasket, magnet, main oil pan (50), and
sixteen 10 mm screws.
Torque: 11 Nwm (1.1 kg´m/96 lb in)
54. Inspect adapter case electrical connector and seal.
Replace if necessary.

Install electrical five pin connector and harness
assembly (52) in bottom of adapter case.
55. Install gasket, transfer plate, and gasket.

Install adapter case valve body (51) and seven 13
mm screws.
Torque: 20 Nwm (2.0 kg´m/15 lb ft)

7A±65 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Third Clutch
Disassembled View
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(1) Retaining Ring
(2) Spring Seat(3) Springs
(4) Piston Assembly
(5) Third Clutch Drum
Disassemble
1. Compress spring seat using the 5±8840±0501±0
(J±23075) spring compressor and 5±8840±2259±0
(J±23075±12) adapter tool.
NOTE: Do not over±stress the springs and seat. This will
cause damage to the spring seat.

Remove the tool.

Remove retaining ring (1).
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2. Release the spring seat (2).
NOTE: Do not let the spring seat catch in the ring groove.

Remove spring seat (2) and springs (3).
3. Remove piston assembly (4) from third clutch drum
(5).
Inspection And Repair
Visual check:
If any damage, deformation or wear is found, replace the
damaged part.
Operation check:
Shake the piston and listen for check ball movement
indicates proper check ball operation. Replace the piston
if the check ball is missing or falls out.
Reassembly
1. The lip of the piston seal must point toward the front of
the transmission. Lubricate the seal lip with
transmission fluid.

Install piston assembly (4) into the third clutch drum
(5). Use the 5±8840±2260±0 (J±23084) third clutch
piston installer to protect the outer seal during
installation.

Remove the seal installer.

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Inspection And Repair
Visual Check:
If any damage, deformation or wear is found, replace the
damaged part.
Operation Check:
Shake the piston and listen for check ball movement.
Movement indicates proper check ball operation.
Replace the piston if the check ball is missing or falls out.
Reassembly
1. Install piston assembly (10) into the second clutch
drum (11).

Lubricate the lip seal with transmission fluid. Use
the 5±8840±2261±0 (J±23080±A) second clutch
piston installer to protect the outer piston lip seal.
NOTE: L ip o f t h e seal should point toward front of
transmission.

Remove the installer.
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2. Install twenty±two piston springs (9) and spring seat
(8) on the second clutch piston (10). Place retaining
ring (7) onto spring seat.

Use the 5±8840±0195±0 (J±23327) compressor to
compress the piston springs.
NOTE: Do not let spring seat catch in ring groove.

Remove the compressor.3. Install waved plate (6) and clutch plates (5). Start with
a steel plate and alternate with lined plates.

Align second clutch inner tangs.
4. Install spacer (4), with the fluted end toward clutch
plates.
5. Install retaining ring (3), ring gear (2) and retaining
ring (1).