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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Transmission
Fluid Filter
In-vehicle Repair
Installation
1.
Disconnect the battery ground lead.
2. Raise the vehicle for access.
3. Remove the fluid pan, refer to Operation 44.24.04.
4. Remove the fluid filter.
Pull the filter squarely to disengage the pick-up 'O' ring
and location tang - there is NO mechanical retention.
1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure noting
that:
2. Renew the 'O' ring.
3. Refer to Operation 44.24.02 for fluid fill procedure.
4. Check for leaks and remove spilt fluid.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Transmission
Fluid Pan Gasket
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
• NOTE: This procedure will not remove re sidual fluid from the torque converter.
Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground lead.
2. Raise the vehicle for access.
3. 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. Remove the fluid pan.
• NOTE: The harness heatshield upper edge is retained by
a clip.
Remove the six bolts and clam ps which secure the fluid
pan to the transmission.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
Tighten the fluid pan retaining bolts to the specified torque figure.
2. Refit and tighten the drain plug to the specified torque figure.
Use a new sealing washer.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Transmission
Internal Wiring Harness Electr ical Connector O-Ring Seals
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
2. Open the engine compartment and fit paint protection sheets.
3. Raise the vehicle for access.
4. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFET Y PROCEDURES ARE OBSERVED
AND THAT THE RECEPTACLE FOR WASTE HAS SUFFICIENT
CAPACITY.
Drain the transmission fluid.
Carefully remove the drain pl ug and discard the sealing
washer.
5. Remove the harness heatshield lower fixing.
Remove the screw heatshield / fluid pan clamp.
6. Remove the harness heatshield.
Pull the heatshield from under the clip.
7. Disconnect the transmission link harness connector.
1. Release the locking lever on the guide bush and disconnect the harness connector.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Input Shaft Seal
Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies
Special Tool(s)
Oil seal replacer
307-378
1. Disconnect the battery ground lead.
2. Remove the air intake / MAFM assembly, refer to Operation
19.10.30.
3. Raise the vehicle for access.
4. Remove the front muffler, 30.10.18
5. Remove the RH and LH catalytic converters, refer to Operation
17.50.09 and 17.50.10.
6. Drain the transmission fluid, refer to Operation 44.24.02.
7. Remove the transmission unit, refer to Operation 44.20.01.
8. Remove the torque converter fro m the transmission unit, refer
to Operation 44.17.07.
9. Remove the front oil seal.
Using a proprietary tool remove the seal, taking care not
to damage the shaft or bore diameters.
10. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure noting
that:
11. Fit the oil seal.
1. Lubricate the housing seal bore.
2. Lubricate the outside diameter of the seal.
3. Using seal replacer 307 - 379, drive the seal squarely into place.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 -
External Controls
Diagnosis and Testing
Problem Solving - Transmission Shift
Quick Reference Fault Chart
Special Tool(s)
Digital multimeter
Generic scan tool
SymptomPossible SourcesAction
Shift stuck in P Selector cable seized
*GO to 44.15.08
*
Interlock solenoid not operating
*GO to PDU
*
Interlock latch seized
Transmission faulty
*
*Mechanical check
*
Operator sequence error
*Correct the sequence
*
Vehicle rolls on P Incorrect cable adjustment
*GO 44.15.07
*
Faulty parking pawl (transmission internal)
*Mechanical check
*
R does not engageIncorrect cable adjustment
*GO to 44.15.07
*
Transmission fluid level incorrect
*GO to 44.24.02
*
N not achievedIncorrect cable adjustment
Transmission faulty
*
*GO to 44.15.07
*
D does not engageIncorrect cable adjustment *GO to 44.15.07
*
Transmission fluid level incorrect
*GO to 44.24.02
*
Transmission faulty
*Mechanical check
*
Lower ratios will not holdExcessive engine temperature
DLS fault
*
*GO to PDU
*
Shift lever position not visually correctIncorrect DLS adjustment
*GO to 44.15.07
*
Shift lever has no effect upon the
transmission and resistance cannot be
feltCable disconnected or broken
Transmission selector problem
Shift lever drive pin adrift
*
*
*Mechanical check
*
Shift lever position not align correctly
following manual selection of lower
ratiosSliding block drive pin displaced - following road debris contact
*Mechanical check. Renew the selector if
damaged, or re-align the drive pin and
sliding block
*
Shift lever detent indistinct in 3
causing poor locationDLS detent fault
*GO to Renew the DLS
*
Shift may be moved from P without
brake pedal operationInterlock latch fault
*Mechanical check
*
Solenoid permanently activated
*GO to PDU
*
Engine may be started in positions
other than P or N Incorrect cable adjustment
DLS fault
*
*GO to 44.15.07
*
Shift lever vibrationLoose selector assembly
Cable isolation fault
*
*Mechanical check
*
Noise / rattle from 'J' gateDebris in the mechanism
*Clean
*
Worn 'J' gate track gasket
allowing lever and moulding to
contact
*GO to 44.15.05
*
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Connect hose.
Install bolt (8-10 Nm).
6. Connect compressor to condenser discharge line at condenser.
Remove blanking plugs.
Install new O-ring seal an d lubricate with clean A/C
compressor oil.
Connect hose.
Install bolt (8-10 Nm).
7. Connect transmission o il cooler upper pipe.
Remove blanking plugs.
Install new O-ring seal and lu bricate with clean automatic
transmission fluid.
Connect union nut to radiator and tighten.
8. Connect transmission oil cooler lower pipe.
Remove blanking plugs.
Install new O-ring seal and lu bricate with clean automatic
transmission fluid.
9. Connect radiator blee d hose to radiator.