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6. Fit the mounting bracket for th e front muffler. Tighten the two
bolts to the specified torque figure.
7. Secure the transmission to the engine.
Loosely assemble - Cooler pipe clip bolt.
Loosely assemble - Ground lead bolt.
Loosely assemble - Starter cable clips, two bolts.
Loosely assemble - Catalyst bracket bolts, two each side.
Loosely assemble - Rema ining eight bolts.
Refer to the illustration - tighten in sequence 1,2,3,4 then
in any order.
8. Secure the torque converter to the engine.
1. Fit, but do not tighten, the three bolts which secure the torque converter to the drive plate.
Prevent crankshaft rotation and tighten ALL converter
bolts to the specified torque figure.
2. Fit the blanking plug to the cylinder block access aperture.
9. Secure the oil cooler pipes.
Fit new Dowty washers to each union. Connect the upper
and lower cooler pipes.
Tighten to the specified torque figure.
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Transmission/Transaxle Cooling - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 -
Transmission Cooling
Description and Operation
The transmission fluid cooling system maintains fluid temperature within specified limits.
Parts List
Component Descriptions
The transmission fluid pipes:
Transfer fluid from the transmission to the cooler under the action of the hydraulic system pump. Return the cooled fluid from th e cooler to the transmission.
The transmission fluid cooler:
Is a plate type made from aluminum. Is mounted in the engi ne cooling radiator right-hand end tank.
Overheating Protection
If the engine coolant or transm ission fluid temperatures exceed their predefined limits, th e transmission control module locks
the torque converter clutch. By reducing slip, this minimises th e amount of heat transferred to the engine cooling system from
the transmission fluid.
ItemPart NumberDescription
1—Fluid pipe, oil FROM cooler
2—Fluid pipe, oil TO cooler
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Transmission/Transaxle Cooling - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Transmission
Cooling
Description and Operation
The transmission fluid cooling system maintains the fluid temperature within specified limits. The cooling element is located
in the engine cooling radiator LH end tank.
Fluid is circulated, under pressure, by the transmission pump to the cooler.
General Layout
Overheating Protection
If the engine coolant or transmission fluid temperatures exceed their predefined limits, the transmission control module
locks the torque converter clutch . By reducing slip, this minimises the amount of heat transferred to the engine cooling
system from the transmission fluid.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - External Controls
Description and Operation
Introduction
Driver gearshift control is effected by:
The gear shift lever. The accelerator pedal position. The kickdown switch (where fitted). The performance mode pushbutton.
Driver's Selector Module ('J' Gate)
The gear selector lever:
Has seven positions: Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Fourth, Third and Second. Operates the transmission selector shaft and rotary switch, in all positions (except Drive-to-fourth) by means of a
Bowden cable.
Passes driver gearshift requests to the transm ission control module via the rotary switch.
ItemPart NumberDescription
1—Gear selector lever
2—Drive-to-fourth switch connector
3—Neutral position switch connector
4—Park position switch connector
5—Gear selector illumination module
6—Gear selector interlock solenoid
7—Security system Active LED
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The Drive-to-fourth switch:
Detects when the gear selector lever is moved from Drive to Fourth. Is hard-wired to the transmission control module.
The Neutral position switch:
Is hard-wired to the body processor module. Detects when the gear selector lever is moved to the Neutral position.
The Park position switch:
Is hard-wired to the body processor module. Detects when the gear selector leve r is moved to the Park position.
The gear selector module:
Provides illumination of the gear sele ctor surround, which is dimmable via a CA N signal from the instrument cluster. Provides red illumination, on the gear selector surround, of the gear selected, by CAN signals from the instrument
cluster.
Illuminates the security system Active LED on the gear se lector surround, in response to an input from the body
processor module.
Is connected to the fascia harness via a 12-way connector. Refer to Connec tor Pins Identification, 307-01A.
The gear selector interlock solenoid:
Prevents the gear selector lever from be ing moved from the Park position, unless th e ignition switch is in position II,
and the brake pedal is depressed.
Is controlled by an input from the body processor module.
The seven gear selector positions are:
P : The transmission is mechanically locked (starting available). R : Reverse gear. N : No power to the rear wh eels (starting available). D : All 5 forward gears available. 4 : Upshift to 4th gear only. 3 : Upshift to 3rd gear only. 2 : Upshift to 2nd gear only.
Performance Mode Pushbutton
The performance mode pushbutton:
Is mounted on the gear selector surround. Selects Normal or Sport mode when pressed by the driver. Is illuminated when Sport mode is selected.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Adjustment
General Procedures
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
3. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.
4. Remove the interlock soleno id actuating lever cover.
5. Move the shift lever to N.
Operate the gearshift interlock latch manually to release
the selector lever from P .
6. NOTE: Assistance from anot her person is required.
Adjust the gearshift interlock solenoid. 1. Slacken the solenoid fixings.
2. Hold the selector lever midway between P and R .
3. Move the solenoid rearwards, against spring pressure, to take up the free play.
4. Tighten the soleno id securing nuts.
5. Ensure that the interloc k actuating lever has no free
play with the selector lever midway between P and
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R .
7. Further installation is the reve rse of the removal procedure.
8. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Reset the radio and the clock.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Brake Shift Interlock Ac tuator Manual Override
General Procedures
1. To override the gearshift interlock:
1. Unscrew the release catch blanking plug.
2. Insert the ignition key into the aperture, depress the release catch and simultan eously move the gear
selector lever from the Park position. The lever will
only move approximately 25 mm with the key
inserted.
3. Remove the ignition key and replace the blanking plug.