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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Transmission Descriptio
n
Description an
d Operation
Transmission As
sembly
Int
roduction
Compon
ent Descriptions
The t
orque converter:
Acts as a fluid
coupling between the
engine and transmission geartrain.
P
rovides multiplication of engine torque.
Cons
ists of an impeller, turbine and stat
or, housed within a converter cover.
Has a l
ock-up clutch with variable slip control.
The transmission casing:
Houses the geartrain and elec t
ro-hydraulic control unit.
Contains
the input speed sensor which measures turbine speed.
Contai
ns the output speed sensor which measures the transmission output speed.
It
em
Par
t Number
De
scription
1—Torque c
onverter housing
2—Tran
smission casing
3—Fluid pan
4—Transmission bre
ather
5—Re
ar extension housing
6—16
-way connector
7—Gear s
elector shaft
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
General Procedures
Removal
Installation
Special Tool(s)
Syringe 1. Raise the vehicle for access.
2. NOTE: This procedure will not re move residual fluid from the
torque converter.
Drain the transmission fluid.
2. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES
ARE OBSERVED AND THAT THE RECEPTACLE FOR WASTE
HAS SUFFICIENT CAPACITY.
Carefully remove the drain plug and drain the
transmission fluid.
3. Refit the drain plug and tighten to the specified torque figure.
Use a new O-ring.
1. Remove the fluid level / filler plug.
2. Using a syringe dedicated to tran smission fluid only (not used
for any other type of oil or fluids ), inject transmission fluid until
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Raise the vehicle on a suitable lift.
2. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES
ARE OBSERVED.
Carefully remove the drain plug and drain the
transmission fluid.
3. Remove the twenty-two fixings which secure the fluid pan .
Remove the fluid pan and all traces of gasket material.
4. Disconnect regulator / solenoid connectors.
5. Remove RH rear valve body securing screws.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Main Control Valve Body
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Raise the vehicle for access.
2. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES
ARE OBSERVED.
Carefully remove the drain plug and drain the
transmission fluid.
3. Remove the twenty-two bolts which secure the fluid pan.
Remove the fluid pan and all tr aces of gasket material.
4. Remove the fluid filter, (44.24.07).
5. Remove the input speed sensor.
• NOTE: M5 fixing.
1. Remove the screw from the input speed sensor securing bracket and pu ll the sensor clear.
Disconnect the harness multiplug.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES
ARE OBSERVED.
Carefully remove the drain plug and drain the
transmission fluid.
3. Remove the twenty-two bolts which secure the fluid pan.
Remove the fluid pan and all tr aces of gasket material.
4. Remove the output speed sensor.
• NOTE: M6 fixing.
1. Release the screw which secures the output speed sensor bracket and pull the sensor clear.
5. Disconnect the multiplug from the speed sensor.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Shift Solenoids (SS)
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES
ARE OBSERVED.
Carefully remove the drain plug and drain the
transmission fluid.
3. Remove the twenty-two bolts which secure the fluid pan.
Remove the fluid pan and all tr aces of gasket material.
4. Disconnect the eight soleno id / regulator connectors.
5. Remove the RH rear valve body securing screws.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Transmission Fluid Filter
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Installation
1.
Raise the vehicle for access.
2. Remove the fluid pan, 44.24.04.
3. Remove and discard the fluid filter.
Remove the two bolts which secure the filter.
Discard the 'O' ring.
Clean the fluid filter mating face.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. Renew the 'O' ring.
3. Tighten the two bolts to the spec ified torque figure, to secure
the filter .
4. Refill the transmission with flui d. Refer to Operation 44.24.02.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Transmission Fluid Pan
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Installation
1.
Raise the vehicle for access and drain the transmission fluid.
2. Remove the fluid pan.
Remove the twenty-two bolts.
3. Discard the fluid pan gasket and clean the mating faces.
4. Remove the magnets from the fluid pan.
Clean the magnets and refit them to the fluid pan.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure:
2. Tighten the fluid pan bolts to the specified torque figure.
3. Refill the transmission fluid. Refer to Operation 44.24.02.