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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 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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moving the set position of either the gear selector lever or the selector lever on the transmission casing.
3. Tighten to 22-28 Nm.
4. Verify the 'N' setting.
6. Check that all released connec tors are safely insulated and
connect the vehicle battery.
7. Switch ON the ignition.
8. Adjust the position of the linear switch so that the selector 'N'
position graphic illuminates. Ti ghten the four screws to 0,7-1
Nm.
9. Move the gear selector to 'R' to confirm that the 'R' position
graphic illuminates.
10. Check that the engine will start when the gear selector is in
the 'N' and 'P' positions, bu t not in any other position.
11. Move the gear selector to 'N'.
12. Switch OFF the ignition.
13. Disconnect the battery.
14. Install the console assembly, operation 76.25.01.
15. Install the console finisher veneer panel, operation 76.47.26.
16. Install the J-gate surround, operation 76.25.24.
17. Perform the Battery Reconnection Procedure described in
Operation 86.15.15.
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All vehicles are fitted with a stainless steel exhaust system which features:
Low back-pressure gas flow. Catalytic converters for mark ets having unleaded fuel. Front muffler common to the left-hand and right-hand engine cylinder banks.
Downpipe Catalytic Converter Assembly
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The left-hand and right-hand do wnpipe assemblies feature:
Catalytic converter with palladium / rhodium coated elem ents. The elements are uncoated for markets with only
leaded fuel.
Retained to the exhaust manifold flange by four thread ed studs. Joint-to-joint sealing is with a gasket. Engine-mounted bracket providing downpipe mounting by two nuts to the torque converter housing and two bolts to
the downpipe.
Front Muffler Assembly
ItemPart NumberDescription
1—Downpipe catalytic converter
2—Upstream heated oxygen sensor
3—Downstream oxygen sensor (North American markets only)
4—Engine mounting bracket (LHS and RHS)
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The front muffler assembly features:
Twin-pipe absorption type muffler. Pipe-to-pipe pres sure damping. Inlet and outlet pipes welded to the muffler. Front joints are flanged on supercharged engines and a flexible pipe (not removable separately ) is fitted behind each
flange - refer to the inset above.
Intermediate Muffler Assembly
The left- and right-hand intermedia te muffler assemblies comprise:
Absorption type muffler. Inlet and outlet pipes welded to the muffler.