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Road Test
NOTE: Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator tan comes on).
1. Before testing, check the transmission fluid level, see page 14-160.
2. Apply the parking brake and block the wheels. start the engine, then shift to E {'97 - 98) or E {'gg - 00) position
while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
3. Repeat same test in E position ('97 - 98 models).
4. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the E or E position. Check that the shift points occur at approximate speeds
shown on a flat road. Also check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
Throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening. Monitor it with the Honda PGM Tester or as follows:
a. Unbolt the PCM for road testing; reJer to page 14-58.
b. Set the digital multimeter to check throttle position sensor voltage between these terminals on the PCM:
. '97 Model: Between terminals D'! (+) and A9 (-) or A22 {-}
. '98 - OO Models; Between terminals C27 (+) and 820 (-) or 822 {-)
BACKPROBE ADAPTER
BACKPROBE SETorsAz - 001moA(two roquircdl
STACKING PATCH
CORD
DIGiTAL MULTIMETER
{Comm€rcirllY .vailablc}KS-AHM-32-003,or equival.nt
'97 Model:PCM CONNECTORS
'98 - 0O Models:
A l32Pt
Wire side of female terminals
PCM CONNECTORS
B {25Pt c l31P}
(cont'd)
LGl (BRN/BLK)
'. //B 1 l'o ti , jl. to a 2r / / 11111t1.t nait la t1 t213tr / t6t, tl / / / / 1 3 / 10n v
t-'a:IM-&E -Llfiffi-fl)\"".'E
Wire side ot female termanals14-157
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Road Test
(cont'd)
lgrr or E Position:
Upshift
NOTE:
. Lock-upON:The lock-up control solenoid valve A turns ON.. Lock-up OFF: The lock-up control solenoid valve A turns OFF.
4. Accelerate to about 35 mph (57 km/h) so the transmission is in 4th. then shift from E or E position to E position.The vehicle should immediately begin slowing down from engine braking.
5. Check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage in the following positions.
E {1st Gear) Position
Accelerate from a stop at full throttle, Make sure there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage.Upshifts should not occur with the shift lever in this position.
E (2nd cear) Position
Accelerate from a stop at fuI throttre. Make sure there is no abnormar noise or crutch srippage.Upshifts and downshifts should not occur with the shift lever in this position.
E (Reverse) Position
Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
6. Test in E (Park) Position
Park the vehicle on slope (approx. 16"), apply the parking brake, and shift into E position. Release the brake; the vehi-cle should not move.
Throftle OpsningUnit of sps€dlsi + 2nd2nd * 3rd3rd + ilthLock-up ON
Throttle position sensor
voltage: 0.75 V
mph9-1220-2328-33
km/h15-1945-5334-40
Throttle position sensor
voltage; 2.25 V
mph22-2643-49oz - ott68-74
km/h35-4169-7999 - 108109 - 118
Fully-opened throttle,
Throttle position sensor
voltage: 4.5 V
mph37-43101 - 11190 - 101
k-/h60-69111 - 124163 - 179145 - 163
Downshift
Throttle OpeningUnit ot speedLock-up OFFi{th + 3rd3rd * 2ndznd + lst
Fully-closed throttle,
Throttle position sensor
voltage; 0.5 V
mpn19-231A - 2'l6 - 10 {3rd - 1st)
km/h5t-5D29-3410 - 15 (3rd * 1st)
Fully-opened throttle,
Throttle position sensor
voltage: 4,5 V
mph88-9986-9657 -6426-32
km/h142 - 't59138 - 15492 - 10342-51
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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
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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
\
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
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
14-168
'I ' I.
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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Main Valve Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly
NOTE:
. Do not use a magnet to remove the check balls; it may magnetize the balls.t clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry them with compressed ai.. Blow out all passages.. Replace the valve body as an assembly if any parts are worn or damageo.. Checkall valvesforfree movement. lfanyfailtoslidefreely,seeValveBodyRepaironpage.t4_192.. Coat all parts with ATF during reassembly.
VALVE CAP CLIP
2ND ORIFICE CONTROL VALVE
SPRING SEAT
BALLS, 8
ACCUMULATOR CHOKE
VAI-VE
FELI€F VALVE
@
UK
MAIN VALVE BOOYInspect for wear, scratches,and sconng.
sERVO CONInOL
:,/\^._.^,
I-2 SHIFT VALVE
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Secondary Valve Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly
NOTE:
' clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner. and dry them with compressed air. Blow out aU passages,. Replace the valve body as an assembly if any parts are worn or damaged.t check all valves for free movement. rf anyfair to sride freery. see varve Body Repair on page 14-192.. Coat all parts with ATF during reassembly.. The CPC valve is installed in the secondary valve body, held in place by the lock bolt.
@,.-.t'tr.,
,rr'^'//u
"/ ./
3-' SHIFT VALVE
VALVE CAP
SPRING SPEC!FICATIONS
2.3 SHIFT VALVE
VALVE SLEEVE
ROLLER
ilTH EXHAUST VALVE
N"*,"o"*,
Unit: mm (in)
t*-1
SECONOARY VALVE BODYInspect for wear, scratches, andscorang.
3.4 ORIFICE CONTROL VAL
No.SpringsStandald {Nswl
Wire Dia.o.D.Free LengthNo. of Coils
o
@
o
@
3 4 shift valve spring
2-3 shift valve spring
4th exhaust valve spring
3-4 orifice control valve spring
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 {0.035)
0.6 {0.024}
7.6 (0.299)
7.6 (0.299)
6.1 (0.240t
6.6 (0.2601
57 .O i.2.2441
57 .O 12.244J
36.4 (1.433)
37.9 (1.492)
26.A
26.8
19.5
31.6
14-198
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