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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket
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.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Transmission Intern al Wiring Harness
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
• NOTE: The temperature sensor is integral with the internal harness.
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 input speed sensor.
• NOTE: M5 fixing. 1. Release the screw which secures the input speed sensor bracket and pull the sensor clear.
Disconnect harness multiplug.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Transmission Internal Wiring Harnes s Electrical Connector O-Ring Seals
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Raise the vehicle for access.
3. Remove the fluid pan; refer to 44.24.04.
4. Remove selector cable abutment bracket fixings (2) and
reposition the bracket for access to the multiplug.
5. Disconnect the transmission harness multiplug.
1. Release the harness locking lever.
2. Disconnect the harness multiplug.
6. Remove harness multiplug retaining clip.
Push the multiplug into the transmission casing to release.
Discard the two 'O' rings.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) 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 input speed sensor.
• NOTE: M5 fixing.
1. Release the screw which secures the input 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 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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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Transmission
Fluid Drain and Refill
General Procedures
Special Tool(s)
Dipstick
307-379
1. Disconnect the battery ground lead.
2. Raise the vehicle for access.
3. NOTE: This procedure will not re move residual fluid from the
torque converter.
Drain the transmission fluid.
3. 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 pl ug and discard the sealing
washer.
4. Refit the drain plug and tighten to the specified torque figure.
Use a new sealing washer.
5. Connect the PDU to monitor the fluid temperature.
6. Access the dipstick tube.
1. Break off the dipstick tube plug locking plate.
2. Push the locking pin downward, into the plug.
3. Remove the dipstick tube plug.
Push the locking pin through the tube plug and discard the
pin.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Main Control
Valve Body
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
• NOTE: This procedure will not remove re sidual fluid from the torque converter.
1. Disconnect the battery ground lead.
2. Raise the vehicle for access.
3. Remove the RH catalytic converter; refer to Operation
17.50.10.
4. Remove the harness heatshield lower fixing.
Remove the screw heatshield / fluid pan clamp.
5. Remove the harness heatshield.
Pull the heatshield from under the clip.
6. Disconnect the transmission link harness connector.
1. Release the locking lever.
7. Release the (transmission case mounted) female connector.
Remove the (center) retaining bolt.