5A-2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL PART NUMBERS AND APPLICATIONS
Transmission
0574-000001 (9)
0574-000002 (8)
0574-000004 (10)
0574-000005 (7)Torque Converter
179K
160K
160K
179KEngine Version
661LA
E32
662LA(Turbo)
E23
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Torque Converter
Mean diameter of fluid circuit
Maximum torque multiplication
Stall speed (rpm)
0574-000001 (D23LA)
0574-000002 (E32)
0574-000004 (D29LA)
0574-000005 (E23)
0574-000020
0574-000021
Gear Ratios
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Reverse
Lubricant
Type
Capacity
Dry System
Service Refill
Gear Train End Float
Gear Set Pinion End FloatDescriprtion
260
2.0 : 1
2100 - 2250
2050 - 2250
2100 - 2200
1800 - 2100
2.741 : 1
1.508 : 1
1.000 : 1
0.708 : 1
2.429 : 1
Castrol TQ95 or other approved fluid
9.0 Litres (approx)
4.5 Litres (approx)
0.50 - 0.65 mm
0.10 - 0.50 mm DWMC P/NO
36100-05420 (1)
36100-05430 (1)
36100-05410 (1)
36100-05440 (1)
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POWER TRAIN SYSTEM
The Power Train System consists of:
lA torque converter with single face lock-up clutch
lFour multi-plate clutch assemblies
lTwo brake bands
lTwo one-way clutches
lPlanetary gearset
lParking mechanism
A conventional six pinion Ravigneaux compound planetary gearset is used with overdrive (fourth gear) being obtained
by driving the carrier.
The cross-sectional arrangement is very modular in nature. Four main sub-assemblies are installed within the case
to complete the build. These sub-assemblies are:
lGearset-sprag-centre support
lC1 -C2-C3-C4 clutch sub-assembly
lPump assembly
lValve body assembly
One, or a combination of selective washers are used between the input shaft flange and the number 4 bearing to
control the transmission end float. This arrangement allows for extensive subassembly testing and simplistic final
assembly during production.
A general description of the operation of the Power Train System is detailed below. Refer to table 4.1 and figure 4.1.
First gear is engaged by applying the C2 clutch and locking the 1-2 One Way Clutch (1-2 OWC). The 1-2 shift is
accomplished by applying the B1 band and overrunning the 1-2 OWC. The 2-3 shift is accomplished by applying the
C1 clutch and releasing the B1 band. The 3-4 shift is accomplished by re-applying the B1 band and overrunning the
3-4 OWC. Reverse gear is engaged by applying the C3 clutch and the B2 band.
The C4 clutch is applied in the Manual 1,2 and 3 ranges to provide engine braking. In addition, the C4 clutch is also
applied in the Drive range for second and third gears to eliminate objectionable freewheel coasting. The B2 band is
also applied in the Manual 1 range to accomplish the low-overrun shift.
Both the front and rear servos are dual area designs to allow accurate friction element matching without the need for
secondary regulator valves. All the friction elements have been designed to provide low shift energies and high static
capacities when used with the new low static co-efficient transmission fluids. Non-asbestos friction materials are used
throughout.
Gear
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Reverse
Manual 1Gear
Ratio
2.741
1.508
1.000
0.708
2.428
2.741C1
X
XC2
X
X
X
X
XC3
XC4
X
XB1
X
X
XB2
X
X1-2
OWC
X3-4
OWC
X
X
XLU
CLUTCH
X*
X ELEMENTS ENGAGED
* For Certain Vehicle Applications, Refer to the Owner's Manual. Table 4.1 - Engaged Elements vs Gear Ratios
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5A-69
MECHANICAL TESTS
In Vehicle Transmission Checks
Carry out the following tests before removing the transmission.
lSee Checking Transmission Fluid Level, Section 7.2.1.
lCheck that the transmission oil is not burnt (colour and smell are correct).
lEnsure that the transmission is not in limp home mode (LHM).
lCheck that the battery terminals and the earth connections are not corroded or loose.
lCheck the engine stall speed is within the handbook value.
lCheck that the cooler flow is not restricted.
lCheck that all electrical plug connections are tight.
lCarry out a road test to confirm the symptoms, if necessary.
lInspect the oil, ensure that there are no metal or other contaminants in the oil pan.
Diagnosing Oil Leaks
Determine the source of oil leaks by firstly cleaning down the affected area, then driving the vehicle.
Inspect the seals to confirm the source of the leak.
lTo determine the source of a rear servo oil leak, raise the vehicle on a hoist, then carry out a reverse stall.
lTo determine the source of a front servo leak, raise the vehicle on a hoist, then run the vehicle in second gear.
Troubleshooting Charts
The troubleshooting charts are set out as follows:
lTable 6.2.1 Drive Faults,
lTable 6.2.2 Faulty Shift Patterns.
lTable 6.2.3 Shift Quality Faults.
lTable 6.2.4 After Teardown Faults.
Table 6.2.1 - Drive Faults
Action
Check the fluid level. Top up as necessary.
Inspect and clean C1/C2 feed.
Reinstall/renew the ‘z’ link.
Remove, clean and re-install the PRV.
Inspect and replace as necessary.
Inspect and replace as necessary.
Inspect and replace as necessary.
Check servo adjustment or replace rear band
as necessary.
Check for failure in C3, C3 hub or C1/C2 cylin-
der. Repair as necessary.
Inspect and clean PRV.
Inspect and replace pump gears as necessary.
Inspect and repair as necessary. Possible Cause
Insufficient auto transmission fluid.
Blocked feed in C1/C2 cylinder.
‘Z’ link displaced.
Primal regulator valve (PRV) jammed open.
Overdrive shaft or input shaft seal rings
failed.
3-4 or 1-2 one way clutch (OWC) installed
backwards or failed.
C2 piston broken or cracked.
Rear band or servo faulty.
Failure in C3, C3 hub or C1/C2 cylinder.
Jammed primary regulator valve (PRV).
Damaged/broken pump gears.
Dislodged output shaft snap ring.Symptom
No Drive in D
No Drive in
Reverse
No engine braking
in Manual 1
Engine braking in
Manual 1 is OK
No drive in Drive
and Reverse
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Action
Drain and fill with specified ATF.
Check that S5 is fitted correctly, or replace S5.
Inspect band apply and clutch apply regulator
springs. Refit or replace as necessary.
Inspect the ball. Refit or replace as necessary.
Inspect C4 clutch. Replace or repair as neces-
sary.
Check the alignment. ]Realign as necessary.
Inspect wave plate. Replace as necessary.
Inspect S5 and replace as necessary.
Inspect the damper spring and replace as nec-
essary.
Replace spring as necessary.
Check the clearance and adjust as necessary.
Inspect C4. Repair or replace as necessary.
Inspect piston. Repair or replace as necessary.
Inspect and adjust band as necessary.
Replace the plug.
Replace the spring.
Replace the spring/plug.
Refit the ball.
Inspect the clutch. Repair the clutch as neces-
sary.
Inspect and clean C1 feed.
Replace the piston.
Inspect and replace the sealing rings and/or
shaft as necessary.
Inspect and replace the ball.
Inspect and replace the sealing rings and/or
shaft as necessary.
Inspect and repair the C1 clutch as necessary.
Refit the valve.
Replace the ball. Possible Cause
Incorrect auto transmission fluid (ATF).
S5 faulty won, or incorrectly fitted.
Band apply and clutch apply regulator
springs misplaced.
Over-run clutch (OC)/Low-1st ball
misplaced.
C4 clutch worn or burnt.
C4 wave plate not lined up with the holes
in the piston.
C4 wave plate failed.
S5 worn.
S5 damper spring broken.
Front servo belleville spring broken.
Incorrect C4 pack clearance.
Damaged C4 clutch.
Cracked C2 piston (leaking into C4).
Incorrect band adjustment
Front servo plastic plug missing
B1R spring broken.
B1R spring/plug left out.
C1/B1R ball misplaced.
C1 clutch damaged.
Restriction in C1 feed.
C1 piston check ball jammed.
Overdrive or input shaft sealing rings dam-
aged.
C1/B1R ball misplaced.
Overdrive or input shaft sealing rings dam-
aged.
C1 clutch damaged.
4-3 sequence valve in backwards.
Low-1st check ball misplaced.Symptom
All Shifts Firm
Manual 4-3-2-1 is
soft delayed or
missing
Firm 1-2 Hot
4th Tied up
Tied up on 2-3
Flare on 2-3
Slips in 4th
Flare on 4-3, Flare
on 3-2
Firm Manual low
shift-high line
press.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5A-79
ADJUSTMENTS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The procedures detailed below should be followed in the event that the self test procedure detailed in section 6, or a
defect symptom, indicates that there is a fault in the hydraulic system.
When making adjustments to the transmission, select the appropriate procedures from the following preliminary
checks.
lConduct a transmission fluid test procedure, refer to section 7.2.
lCheck the manual linkage adjustment (refer to the vehicle workshop manual).
lCheck engine idle speed (refer to Section 7.3).
lConduct a stall test (it is outside the scope of this publication to detail this procedure)
lconduct a road test (it is outside the scope of this publication to detail this procedure).
TRANSMISSION FLUID TEST PROCEDURE
Checking Transmission Fluid Level
This procedure is to be used when checking a concern with the fluid level in a vehicle. A low fluid level will result in
gearshift loss or delay if driven when the vehicle is cold.
The vehicle is first checked for transmission diagnostic messages (refer to section 6). If the vehicle has a speedo fault
it is possible for the oil level to be low.
The vehicle is to be test driven to determine if there is an abnormal delay when selecting drive or reverse, or loss of
drive. One symptom of low oil level is a momentary loss of drive when driving the vehicle around a comer. Also when
the transmission fluid level is low, a loss of drive may occur when the transmission oil temperature is low.
If there is no loss of drive when the vehicle is driven warm and a speedo fault is registered, then fluid should be added
to the transmission.
Checking, Adding Fluid and Filling
When adding or changing transmission oil use only Castrol TQ 95 automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or other approved
fluids. The use of incorrect oil will cause the performance and durability of the transmission to be severely degraded.
Do not underfill the transmission. Incorrect tilling may cause damage to the transmission. The fluid level setting
procedure is detailed below.
Notice
When a transmission is at operating temperature hot transmission fluid may come out of the case if the fill plug is
removed. 9 the transmission is at operating temperature allow two hours for cooling prior to removing the plug.
1. If the vehicle is at operating temperature allow the vehicle to cool down for two, but no greater than four hours
before adding transmission fluid (this will allow the transmission to be within the correct temperature
range).
While hot the ATF level is higher and removing the plug may result in oil being expelled from the filler hole. This
will result in the level being low.
2. The transmission selector is to be in Park.
Switch the engine off.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist (or leave over a service pit).
4. Clean all dirt from around the service fill plug prior to removing the plug. Remove the oil service fill plug.
Clean the fill plug and check that there is no damage to the ‘O’ ring.
Install the filler pump into the filler hole.
5. Lower the vehicle with the filler pump still connected and partially fill the transmission.
Start the vehicle in Park with the Parking brake and foot brake applied with the engine idling, cycle the transmission
gear selector through all positions, adding ATF until gear application is felt.
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6. Switch off the engine and raise the vehicle on the hoist, if applicable, ensuring that the vehicle is level.
7. Three minutes after the engine has stopped, but no longer than one hour, remove the filler pump, The correct
level is reached when ATF is aligned with the bottom of the filler hole. If the correct level is not reached, then add
a small quantity of ATF to the correct level.
8. Replace the transmission filler plug and clean all remnants of ATF on the transmission and vehicle.
9. Tighten the transmission filler plug to specification.
Checking, Adding Fluid and Filling - Drained or Dry Transmission
To set the correct fluid level proceed as follows.
1. Set the transmission selector to Park and switch the engine off.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist (or leave over a service pit).
3. Clean all dirt from around the service fill plug prior to removing the plug, Remove the oil service fill plug. Clean the
fill plug and check that there is no damage to the ‘O’ ring. Install the filler pump into the filler hole.
4. Lower the vehicle with the filler pump still connected and partially fill the transmission. This typically requires
approximately :
a. If the transmission torque converter is empty:
9.0 litres - 4WD
9.0 litres - RWD
b. If the transmission torque converter is full:
4.5 litres - 4WD
4.5 litres - RWD
5. Start the vehicle in Park with the Parking brake and foot brake applied with the engine idling, cycle the transmission
gear selector through all positions, adding ATF until gear application is felt.
6. Then add an additional 0.5 litres of ATF.
7. Switch off the engine and raise the vehicle on the hoist. Remove the filler pump and replace the filler plug. The
plug shall be tightened to specification.
8. The vehicle is then to be driven between 3.5 and 4.5 kilometers at light throttle so that the engine does not
exceed 2500 rpm. This should result in the transmission temperature being in the range 50 to 60°C.
9. With the engine idling, cycle the transmission selector through all gear positions with the brake applied.
10. Stop the engine. Raise the vehicle on the hoist, if applicable ensuring the vehicle is level.
11. Three minutes after the engine has stopped, but no longer than one hour, remove the filler plug. The correct
level is reached when ATF is aligned with the bottom of the filler hole. If the correct level is not reached, then add
a small quantity of ATP to the correct level.
12. Replace the transmission filler plug and clean all remnants of ATF on the transmission and vehicle. Tighten the
transmission Filler plug to specification.
ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENTS
Idle Speed Adjustment
Carry out the adjustments to the idle speed as detailed in the workshop manual.
Throttle Position Calibration
Should the throttle position data stored in the TCU be lost or be out of specification, as indicated by a diagnostic
trouble message, it may be re-established by the following procedure.
lCheck that the hot engine idle speed is within specification.
lAllow the engine to idle in ‘Drive’ for 60 seconds with the air conditioner (if fitted) turned off. The closed throttle
reference point in the TCU has now been set.
Switch the engine off but leave the ignition on. Hold the accelerator pedal on the floor for 60 seconds. The wide open
throttle reference point in the TCU has now been set.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5A-85
UNIT REPAIR
REBUILD WARNINGS
Prior to rebuilding a transmission system, the following warnings
are to be noted.
lEnsure that, before replacing a transmission the cooler
lines are flushed out to remove any debris. This can be
done by applying compressed air to the rear cooler line
forcing oil and any contaminants out of the front cooler
line.
lThe cooler flow should be checked after the transmission
has been fitted. With the front cooler line connected
and the rear line run into a suitable container, measure
the flow over 15 seconds with the vehicle idling in park.
lThe flow rate should exceed 1 liter in 15 seconds.
lBe wary of any situation where water enters the
transmission. This may result in fluid foaming and leaking
through the breather.
lEnsure that both earth straps (one at the batted terminal
and one on the vehicle body) are connected in the
vehicle before connecting the positive side of the
battery.
lFollow the throttle position calibration procedure in
section 7 of this manual if the powertrain control module
transmission control unit (PCM/TCU) is swapped.
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Transmission
Notice
Remove the inhibitor switch before washing the transmission
in solvent or hot wash.
It is assumed that the transmission fluid has been drained
when the transmission was removed from the
vehicle and that the ‘special tools’ quoted are available.
The transmission is dismantled in a modular fashion, and the
details of disassembly for each module are given under the
appropriate subject. Refer to table 9.10 in section 9.6 for details
of all special tools required when performing disassembly
procedures.
Technicians overhauling these transmissions will also require
a selection of good quality Torx bit sockets, in particular
numbers 30, 40 and 50, and an 8 mm,10 mm and 12 mm
double hex socket.
To disassemble the transmission, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the converter and the converter housing.
2. Mount the transmission on the bench cradle
No.0555-331895.
3. Remove the sump and the sump seal.
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Rear Band Assembly
To assemble the rear band assembly proceed as follows:
1. Check the rear band for any cracks or damage along the
lining and metal backing.
2. Install the reaction anchor strut into the main case, without
shims.
Notice
If fitting a new band, soak the new band in automatic
transmission fluid (or a minimum of five minutes prior to
assembly.
3. Carefully install the rear band into the transmission case
and ensure that it is properly fitted in the case.
4. Position the apply strut on the rear band then engage the
apply strut in the servo lever.
5. Install the cam plate and tighten the screws to specification.
Figure 8.19 - Thrust Bearing and Washer LocationsFigure 8.18 - Rear Servo and Band