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not be trapped when the mounting is fitted.
9. Remove the transmission jack.
10. Fit the three bolts which secure the torque converter to the
drive plate.
1. Loosely assemble all three drive plate to torque converter bolts. Whilst preventing crankshaft
rotation, tighten the three converter bolts to the
specified torque figure.
2. Fit the blanking plug.
11. Connect the transmission harness multiplug.
1. Engage the multiplug.
2. Rotate the locking lever to secure.
12. Connect the selector cable to the selector lever and fit the
abutment bracket to the transmission casing. Tighten the nut
and two bolts to the specified torque figure.
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13. Refit the rotary switch and tighten the two screws to the
specified torque figure. Locate the switch harness into the clips.
14. Connect the fluid cooler pipes to the transmission.
Remove the blanking plugs.
Fit new O-ring seals.
Tighten the union nuts to the specified torque figure.
15. Remove the engine support beam.
Remove both engine lifting brackets 303 - 536.
16. Refit the RH downpipe catalytic converter. Refer to Operation
17.50.09 and 17.50.10
17. Refit the front muffler. Refer to Operation 30.10.18.
18. Refit the LH downpipe catalytic converter. Refer to Operation
17.50.09
19. Lower the vehicle on the ramp.
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20. Reposition the coolant header tank and tighten the securing
bolt to the specified torque figure.
21. Refit the air intake tube, MAFM and air cleaner cover
assembly. Refer to Operation 19.10.30.
22. Refit the engine covers. re fer to operation 12.30.06.
23. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover..
Reset the radio and the clock.
24. Refill the transmission with new fluid. Refer to Operation
44.24.02.
25. Remove the protection sheets and close the engine
compartment.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 -
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealants and Adhesives - Automatic Transmission (Supercharged Vehicles)
Capacities - Automatic Transmission (Supercharged Vehicles)
Torques - Automatic Transmission (Supercharged Vehicles)
Internal Rear Ratios - Automatic Transmission (Supercharged Vehicles)
UnitSpecification
Transmission fluidShell ATF 3403 - M115
UnitLiters
Transmission assembly (with torque converter)9,5
ComponentNm
Bolt - EMS bracket to cylinder head43 - 53
Bolt - Driveshaft coupling to transmission75 - 88
Bolt - Fluid pan (clamp) to transmission case8 - 10
Bolt - Harness heatshield to case and fluid pan clamp9 - 11
Bolt - Muffler bracket to transmission case43 - 57
Bolt - Rear engine (isolation) mounting to mounting bracket22 - 28
Bolt - Rear engine mounting brac ket to adapter (transmission case)39 - 51
Bolt - Rear engine mounting bracket to body22 - 28
Bolt - Torque converter to drive plate43 - 57
Bolt - Transmission unit to engine43 - 57
Bolt - Valve body to transmission case7 - 9
Bolt - 'W' clip (fluid cooler pipe) to cylinder block7 - 9
Banjo bolt - Cooler pipe to transmission unit30 - 40
Nut - Coolant header tank to bracket4 - 5
Nut - Selector cable abutment to transmission case7 - 10
Nut - Selector cable ball end to selector lever7 - 10
Nut - Transmission output shaft flange200
Plug - Fluid pan drain20 - 24
Screw - Coolant header tank to bracket4 - 5
Screw - Filler tube to transmission case14 - 18
GearRatio
1st3,59:1
2nd2,19:1
3rd1,41:1
4th1,00:1
5th0,83:1
Reverse-1,93 (Normal mode)
Reverse-3,165 (Sport mode)
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Transmission
Description
Description and Operation
Transmission Assembly
This electronically controlled five speed unit is unique to supercharged vehicles.
Introduction
Parts List
Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to change the transmis sion fluid in normal service; routine level checking is not required. The sealed
dipstick tube is fitted for service requir ements only, with a dipstick being availa ble as a special tool and NOT fitted as
standard.
Components and Functions
Transmission Casing
The following components are housed within the casing;
ItemPart NumberDescription
1—Torque converter housing
2—Breather
3—Transmission casing
4—Drive flange (output shaft)
5—Fluid pan
6—Selector lever
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Stator, intermediate and output shafts. Three epicyclic geartrains. Six multi-disc clutch/brake packs. Two freewheels (One-way clutches). Hydraulic pump. Parking lock assembly. Electro-hydraulic control unit. Internal harness and 13 pin connector with bayonet lock.
Hydraulic pump
This engine driven pump is located at the front of the transmission casing and provides pressure for the hydraulic
functions.
Supplies fluid under pressure to the torq ue converter, geartrain, electro-hydraulic control unit and the lubrication
circuit.
Draws fluid from the fluid pa n below the transmission casing, through a filter.
Parking lock
This component prevents movement of th e vehicle by engaging a fixed pawl with the parking lock gear located on the
output shaft. The pawl is engaged by movi ng the gear selector lever to the park (P) position.
Electro-hydraulic control unit
This unit, mounted in the transmission lower case, converts signals, mechanical from the J-gate and electrical from the
TCM, into hydraulic functions.
The following components ar e assembled to the unit:
Selector valve. Shift plate. Control valve - modulating pressure. Control valve - shift pressure. Solenoid valve 1 <-> 2 and 4 <-> 5 shift. Solenoid valve 3 <-> 4 shift. Solenoid valve 2 <-> 3 shift. Solenoid valve - converter lock-up. Speed sensors (2). Temperature sensor.
Speed sensors
There are two speed sensors within the transmission assembly which provide input to the TCM. These inputs, when used in
conjunction with CAN data relative to engine speed (from ECM) and road speed (from ABS), are used to electronically
control the transmission.
Temperature sensor
The output from this sensor allows the TCM to compensate for the affect of fluid temperature on shift time and quality
Control Systems
Hydraulic Control
The selector valve is operated directly by the J-gate and directs fluid flow for P R N D.
Of the four solenoid valves, 3 control shifts and 1 controls converter lock-up. One control valve controls modulating pressure
and the other shift pressure.
Regulating valves are used to maintain/control pressure for lu brication, normal operating functions, and the supply to the
control valves and shift valves.
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In the event of a system fault, the TCM will adopt 'limp home' mode.
Electrical control
Refer to Section 307-01B.
Transmission Control Components
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
The TCM controls the transmission internal components thus determining gear selection and shift pattern.
The TCM is located in the same housing as the engine control module (ECM) and is accessed in the same manner. With the
two connectors unplugged the TCM may be withdrawn, complete with mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is secured to
the TCM by 2 locknuts.
Operation
CAUTION: Disconnection of OTHER contro l module connectors and / or the vehicle battery, may introduce fault codes
(DTCs). Following rectification and reconnection, ensu re that no induced codes exist in the TCM memory.
The TCM processes input and output in both analogue and di gital form which may be summarized in four categories:
Input Signals
Gear selector position (Dual Linear Switch x 4 inputs see 307.05) Transmission oil temperature Kickdown Speed sensor #1 Speed sensor #2 Mode switch
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CAN Input Signals
Traction status ABS malfunction ABS status Engine torque status Throttle position Accelerator pedal position Engine torque reduction confirmation Engine speed Engine coolant temperature Cruise status OBDII fault code clear request Throttle malfunction warning RED or AMBER All road wheel speeds Token for network status ECM Token for network status INST Token for network status ABS Diagnostic data in from external device (PDU)
Output Signals
Solenoid valve 1 <-> 2 and 4 <-> 5 shift Solenoid valve 2 <-> 3 shift Solenoid valve 3 <-> 4 shift Solenoid valve converter lock-up clutch Control valve - modulating pressure Control valve - shift pressure
CAN Output Signals
Engine torque reduction request MIL status (whether present DTC should operate MIL) Transmission input speed Transmission output speed Converter slip Kickdown status Gear position (actual) Gear position (selected) Gear selection fault Converter lock-up status Current selected shift map Transmission oil temperature Transmission malfunction Pecus flag (state of current TCM program) Target for next gear position Gear shift torque transfer progress at shift MIL status (response to activate the MIL relevant to a DTC) OBDII fault code clear acknowledgement Transmission DTCs (P codes) Token for network status TCM Diagnostic data out to external device (PDU)
Emergency Running (elect ronic limp-home mode)
The TCM constantly monitors the transmissi on for faults. In the event of a problem the TCM will adopt the limp-home mode, in which the gear currently held remains engaged, until P is selected. The modulati ng and shift pressures will increase to
maximum and converter lock-up will be inhibited.
Following the selection of P , the only ratios available will be 2 (irrespective of forward ratio manual selection) and R .
With the vehicle at rest, the procedure to manually select is as follows:
1. 1. Select P .