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Stall Speed
Test
CAUTION:
. To prevent transmission damage, do not te3t stall speed for mors than 10 s€€onds at a time'
. Do not shift the lever while raising th€ engine spsed.
. Be sure to remove tho pressuro gauge bofore testing stall speed,
1. Before testing, check the transmission fluid level, s€e page 14-160.
2. Engage the parking brake and block all four wheels
3. Connect the tachometer, and start the engane.
4. Make sure the Ay'C switch is OFF
5. After the engine haswarmed upto normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on),shiftinto@ position.
6. Fully press the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to 8 seconds, and note engine speed '
j. A|ow 2 minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in E, E ('97 - 98). E {'99 - 00}, and E positions. Stall speed should
be the same in E, E, E, tr. and E positions
Stall Speed rpm:
Specitication: 2,550 rpm
S€rvice Limit: ?,400 - 2.700 rpm
TROUBLEPROBAELE CAUSE
Stall rpm high in El, E, E, E and E
positions
ATF pump output is low
Clogged ATF strainer
Pressure regulator valve stuck closed
Slipping clutch
Stall rpm high in E positionSlippage of 1st clutch, 1st-hold clutch, or 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in E positionSlippage of 2nd clutch
stall rpm high in E! or E positionSlippage of 1st clutch or 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in E positionSlippage of 4th clutch
Stall rpm low in [dd, E. E, E, ana E
positions
. Engine output low
. Torque converter one-way clutch slipping
14-159
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Fluid Level
Checking
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
ston,
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-ture (the radiator fan comes on)
Park the vehicle on level ground. Turn off theengine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the trans-mission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick into the transmission.
DIPSTICK
Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. lt
should be between the upper and lower marKs.
lf the level is below the lower mark. pour the recom-mended fluid into the filler hole to bring it to the uppermark, Always use Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift oualitv.
lt
El--
UPPERMARKMARK
14-160
7. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission in the
direction shown.
DIPSTICK
FRONT
-'-Y'
Insrall the dipstick within
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Pressure Testing
Changing
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
sion.
1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature
(the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
Park the vehicle on level ground. turn the engane
off. then remove the drain Plug.
NOTE: lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page
14-264 and 14-265.
TRANSMISSIONEND COVER
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mmSEALING WASHEBReplace.49 N.m {5.0 kgt.m, 36 lbf.tl)
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid to the uDper mark on the dipstick. Always use
Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) Using a non-Honda ATF
can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
4WD;
2.9 { (3.1 US qt. 2.6 lmp qt) 8t change
5.8 ? {7.2 US $, 6.0 lmp qt} at ovethaul
2WD:
2.7 | l2.S US qt,2.1lmp qtl ai change
5.9 ? {6.2 US $, 5.2 lmp qtl at ovolhaul
2.
a
a
1.
Wlrile testing, be careful of the rotaling wheols.
Mako sure lifts, iacks, and safety stands ar€ placed
properly (see scction 11.
Before testing, be sure the transmission fluid is
filled to the proPer level.
4WD:
Raise the vehicle (see section 11.
2WD:
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supported. Set the parking brake, and block
both rear wheels securely.
Allow all four wheels {4WD) or front wheels (2wD}
to rotate freely.
Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on),
then stop it and connect the tachometer.
Connect the oil pressure gauges to each inspection
hole securely, and do not allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the inspection holes.
TOROUE: 18 N'm ll.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
5.
A/T PRESSURE HOS€,2210 mm07MAJ - PYiOllA
{4 Requircd}
,4'/"' ,a
W'
A/T PRESSURE HOSEADAPTER07MAJ - PYt0120(il Rcquiledl
6. Measure the following Pressure:. Line Pressure ..........,14-162
. 1st. 1st-hold Clutch Pressure .............'. 14-162
. 2nd,3rd and 4th Clutch Pressure .......... 14-163
7. Install new sealing washers and the sealing bolts in
the inspection holes, and tighten to the specified
toroue.
(cont'd)
A/T OIL PRESSUREGAUGE SET W/PANEL07{06 - 0020400
/4\\-J-- (
+..\.-.\-'-\
A/T LOW PBESSUREGAUGE w/PANEL07406 - 0070300
TOROUE: 18 N'm 11.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
14-161
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Transfer
4.
Inspection
@E Mako suro lifts, jacks, and safety standsare placod properly lsoe section t).
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it issupported securely.
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheelssecurely.
Shift to E position.
Make a reference mark across the propeller shaftand the transfer assembly flanges.
Separate the propeller shaft from the transferassembly.
8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 kgl,m,24 lbf.ftlReplace.
14-164
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6. Set a dial indicator on the transfer assembly flange.then measure the transfer gear backlash.
STANDARD: 0.06 - 0.16 mm (0.002 - 0.006 inl
7. lf the measurement is out of standard, remove thetransfer assembly and adjust transfer gear backlash{see page '14-232 thru 14-2491.
8. Check for fluid leaks between the mating faces oftransfer cover A and cover B.
9. lf there is a fluid leak, remove the cover, and reDlacethe O-ring.
'10. Check for fluid leaks between the mating face of thetransfer assembly and transmission.
11. lf there is a fluid l€ak, remove the transf€r assem-bly, and replace the O-ring,
12. Check the transfer oil seal for damage and fluidle8ks.
13, lf oil seal replacement is required. remove the trans-fer assembly, replace the oil seal, and adjust thetotal starting torque (see page 1+232 thtu ]'4-249||.
NOTE: Do not replace the oil seal with the transferassembly on the transmission.
COMPANION FLANGE
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Transfer Assembly
Removal
@ Make sure the lifts, iacks, and safety
stands are placed properly (see section 11.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
supported securely.
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securelv.
3 Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer'
DRAIN PLUG'18 x'1.5 rnm49 N.m 15.0 kgf.m, 36 lbl.ftl
4. Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
GUARD 8AR
14-165
5.Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor
{Primary HO2S) connector.
Remove exhaust pipe A.
SELF-LOCKINGNUTBeplace.
7.
SEI-F.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
NUTReplace
Remove the shift cable cover.
Remove the snap pin and control pin, then separate
the shift cable from the control lever. Do not bend
the shift cable excessively.
(cont'd)
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Transfer Assembly
Removal (cont'dl
9, Make reference marks across the prooeller shaftand the transfer assembly flanges.
10. Separate the propeller shaft from the transferassembly flanges.
PROPELLERSHAFT
Remove the rear stiffener. then remove the transferassembly.
NOTE: While servicing the transfer assembly, donot allow dust or other foreign particles to enter thetransmission.
'l l.
REFERENCE MANKS
REAR STIFFENER
14-166
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lnstallation
Install a new O-ring on ths transfer assembly.
Clsan the areas where the transfer assembly con-
tacts the transmission with solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then apply
ATF to the contact areas.
Install the transter assembly on the transmission.
NOTE: while installing the transfer assembly, do
not allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the
transmission.
lnstall the rear stiffener.
1.
8 r 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf m,
r7 bl.ftl
TNANSFERASSEMALY
10 x'l.25 mmara N.m 14.5 kgtm,33 tbf trl
O.RING
5. Install the propeller shaft to the transfer assembly
by aligning the reference marks
PROPELLERSHAFT
8 xl,25 ]nm32 N.m (3.3 kgl.m,2a tbf.ftlReplace.
Install the shift cable with the control pin, then
secure it with the snap pin. Do not bend the shift
cable excessively.
lnstallthe shift cable cover.
SHIFT CABLE
7.
8 xl.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kd-m,16 tbt.ftl
(cont'd)
REFERENCE MARKS
14-167
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Transfer Assembly
Installation (cont'dl
Install the exhaust pipe A.
Connect the primary heated oxygen sensor (Primary
H02S) connector,
GASKETReplace.EXHAUST PIPE A
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m,40 rbf.ft)Replace.
NUT8 x 1.25 mm16Nm11.6kgf.m,12 lbf.fOReplace.
-LOCKING
SELF-LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgl.m,16 rbr.fttReplace.
10. Installthe splash shield and the guard bar.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbt.ftt
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12.
Refillthe transmission with ATF (see page 14-161).
Start the engine, and run it to normal operating tem-perature (the radiator fan comes on), Turn theengine off and check ATF level.
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