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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-23
User name: Model: VIN:
Date of issue: Date of Reg: Date of problem: Mileage:
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
Engine does not start
Vehicle does not move
(forward, rearward)
No lock-up (TCC clutch operation)
Shift point too high or too low
Excessive gear change shockEngine stops
Transmission does not shift
(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Rev) gear
Automatic shift does not occur
Transmission slipping in
(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Rev) gear
Other:
VEHICLE/ ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION WHEN PROBLEM OCCURS
Environmental Condition
Weather
Temperature
Frequency
RoadFair/Cloudy/Rain/Snow/Always/Other ( )
Hot/Warm/Cool/Cold/(CF)/Always
Always/Sometimes/( times/ day, month)/Only Once
Urban/Suburb/Highway/Mountainous (uphill/downhill)/Paved road/Gravel/
Other( )
Vehicle Condition
Engine
Brake
O/D cut switch
P/N change switch
(P,R,N,D,2,L) range/( ) range
Cold/Warming up phase/Warmed up
At stop/During driving (constant speed/accelerating/decelerating/
right hand corner/left hand corner)/Other ( )/Speed ( km/h mile/h)
Speed( r/min)/Throttle opening(idle/about %/full)
Apply/Not apply
ON/OFF
Power/Normal
Malfunction indicator lamp condition
Always ON Sometimes ON Always OFF Good condition
Diagnostic trouble
codeFirst check : No codeMalfunction code( )
Second check : No code Malfunction code( )
Transmission range
Transmission temp.
Vehicle
CUSTOMER PROBLEM INSPECTION FORM (EXAMPLE)
NOTE:
The above form is a standard sample. It should be modified according to conditions characteristic of each
market.
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1. Dipstick (G16 / J20)
2. Dipstick (H25)
1. Drain plug
2. Propeller shaft
1. Dipstick (G16 / J20)
2. Dipstick (H25)
7B1-60 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
LEVEL CHECK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
The fluid level check at room temperature performed after repair or
fluid change before test driving is just preparation for level check of
normal operating temperature. The checking procedure itself is the
same as that described previously. If the fluid level is between FULL
COLD and LOW COLD, proceed to test drive. And when the fluid
temperature has reached the normal operating temperature, check
fluid level again and adjust it as necessary.
FLUID CHANGE
1) Lift up vehicle.
2) With engine is cool, remove drain plug from oil pan and drain A / T
fluid.
3) Install drain plug.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
4) Lower vehicle and fill proper amount of an equivalent of DEX-
RON-III.
5) Check fluid level according to procedure described under LEV-
EL CHECK NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
Fluid specification
An equivalent of DEXRON-III
Fluid capacity
When draining
from drain plug
hole
2.5 liters (5.28/4.40 US/lmp.pt.)
When
overhauling
6.9 liters (14.58/12.14 US/lmp.pt.)
for G16
7.1 liters (15.00/12.50 US/lmp.pt.)
for J20 / H25
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1. Manual selector assembly
(Select lever assembly)
2. Manual lever assembly
3. Select cable bracket
4. Select indicator
5. Slide cover
6. Select lever knob7. Spring
8. Knob button
9. Shift lock solenoid rod
10. Shift lock solenoid
11. Cover
12. Illumination lamp
13. Interlock cam
1. Interlock cam pin
(only for new selector assembly) Tightening Torque
(a): 18 N
.m (1.8 kg-m, 13.5 lb-ft)1. Manual lever
assembly
2. Select indicator
assembly
3. Illumination lamp
assembly
4. Bulb filter
5. Bulb
6. Knob assembly
7. Shift lock solenoid
Type-1 Type-2
Type-1
7B1-62 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
MANUAL SELECTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Remove console box.
3) Disconnect connector for illumination lamp, shift lock solenoid
and overdrive OFF switch.
4) Disconnect interlock cable from interlock cam of selector as-
sembly.
5) Remove selector assembly mounting bolts.
6) Disconnect select cable from lever of selector assembly.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
New selector assembly of Type-1 is supplied with held inter-
lock cam at interlock cable connecting position with pin. Re-
move this pin after connecting interlock cable to interlock cam
and tightening cable nut.
Reverse removal procedure to install noting the followings.
Connect interlock cable end to cam referring to steps 2) to 8) of
ªInterlock Cable Installationº section.
Upon completion of installation, confirm that brake (key) interlock
system operates properly.
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1. Ignition switch assembly
2. Clamp screw
3. Outer end
1. Interlock cable
2. Steering column
3. Steering column
holder
Type-1
1. Interlock cam
2. Lever plate
3. Interlock cable
4. Pin with 4 mm (0.15 in.) dia.
7B1-72 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
Installation
1) Shift select lever to ªNº range and turn ignition key to ªACCº
position.
2) Connect inner end of interlock cable to key interlock lever (Igni-
tion switch side).
3) Install outer end bracket of interlock cable to ignition switch as-
sembly, and tighten screw to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 2.2 N
.m (0.22 kg-m, 1.5 lb-ft)
4) Pass and connect interlock cable as shown at the left figure.
TYPE-1
5) Fix interlock cam by inserting pin with about 4 mm (0.15 in.) dia.
into holes of cam and lever plate.
6) Install cable end to interlock cam and stud bolt and after making
sure that cable outer is pushed in arrow direction B by leaf
spring, tighten mounting nut to specified torque. Remove pin.
Tightening Torque
(a): 13 N
.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
7) Turn ignition key to ªACCº position and shift select lever to ªNº
range, and check for the followings.
a. When select lever is shifted at ªPº range with knob button
depressed, ignition key can not be turned from ªACCº to
ªLOCKº position.
b. When knob button is released, ignition key can be turned to
ªLOCKº position.
c. When ignition key is at ªLOCKº position, select lever can not
be shifted from ªPº to any other range.
8) Install console box.
9) Install steering column cover.
10) Adjust steering column or tighten steering column bolts.
11) Install steering column hole cover.
12) If equipped with air bag system, enable air bag system.
Refer to ªEnabling Air bag Systemº in Section 10B.
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1. Inner end of interlock cable
2. Key release cam
1. Key release cam
2. Cable outer(a)
Type-2
Type-2
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-73
TYPE-2
5) With key release cam set as shown at the left figure, connect
inner end of interlock cable to key release cam. (Select lever
side.)
6) Move key release cam so that it is set at such angle as shown
at the left figure and with special tool inserted in hole A , fix key
release cam.
Special Tool
(A): 09925-78210 (6 mm)
7) With key release cam fixed with special tool, install cable outer
to bracket and after making sure that cable outer is pushed in
arrow direction B by leaf spring, tighten mounting nut to speci-
fied torque. Remove special tool.
Tightening Torque
(a): 13 N
.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
8) Turn ignition key to ªACCº position and shift select lever to ªNº
range, and check for the followings.
a. When select lever is shifted at ªPº range with knob button
depressed, ignition key can not be turned from ªACCº to
ªLOCKº position.
b. When knob button is released, ignition key can be turned to
ªLOCKº position.
c. When ignition key is at ªLOCKº position, select lever can not
be shifted from ªPº to any other range.
9) Install console box.
10) Install steering column cover.
11) Adjust steering column or tighten steering column bolts.
12) Install steering column hole cover.
13) If equipped with air bag system, enable air bag system.
Refer to ªEnabling Air bag Systemº in Section 10B.
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1. Boot No.2
2. Boot cover
1. Boot clamp
2. Boot No.1
3. Gear shift control lever
1. Boot No.2
2. Transfer shift control
lever
3. Transfer shift lever case4. Transfer shift control
case cover
5. Boot No.1
1. A / T throttle cable
2. Adjusting nut
3. Lock nut
G16 / J20 H25
DISMOUNTING OF TRANSMISSION (WITH
TRANSFER IF EQUIPPED)
IN CABIN
1) Remove console box.
NOTE:
To remove clip, push in its center pin first.
2) Remove boot cover and boot No.2. (if equipped)
3) Remove boot clamp and then remove boot No.1 from transfer
gear shift lever case. (if equipped)
4) With transfer shift control case cover pushed down with fingers,
turn it to counterclockwise and take out shift control lever. (if
equipped)
IN ENGINE ROOM
1) Remove battery, dipstick and oil filler tube.
2) Disconnect A/T throttle cable from throttle cam and bracket.
3) Remove starter motor. But don't disconnect its wiring harness.
4) Remove transmission to engine bolt and nut.
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1. Drain plug
2. Filler and level plug
1. Drain plug
2. Front propeller shaft
1. Match marks
1. Right side transmission stiffener (if equipped)
G16 / J20
ON LIFT
1) Drain transfer oil for 4WD vehicle or A / T fluid for 2WD vehicle.
NOTE:
If 4WD automatic transmission is overhauled later on,
draining A / T fluid at this point will facilitate work.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
2) Before removing propeller shaft, give match marks on joint
flange and propeller shaft as shown in left figure.
3) Remove universal joint flange bolts and take out rear propeller
shaft.
4) Likewise, take out front propeller shaft. (if equipped)
5) Remove nut from the end of select cable and bracket to set
cable free.
6) Remove select cable bracket by removing its 2 bolts.
7) Remove exhaust No.1 and No.2 pipe.
8) Remove transmission stiffener (right side) if equipped.
9) Unclamp and disconnect oil cooler hoses from pipes.
NOTE:
To avoid leakage of transmission fluid, plug open ends of
oil cooler pipes and hoses right after they are discon-
nected.
10) Remove torque converter housing lower plate.
11) Holding drive plate stationary with special tool or the like, re-
move torque converter mounting bolts with wrench.
Special Tool (only for G16 / J20)
(A): 09927-56010
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12) Remove engine to transmission nuts.
13) Disconnect connectors from VSS, output speed sensor, input
speed sensor, TR switch, shift & TCC solenoid valves and oth-
er electrical parts, and release their wire harness from clamps.
14) Apply transmission jack and take off rear mounting member by
removing its bolts.
15) With transmission (and transfer if equipped) assembly held up
on jack, move them to the rear and lower them including torque
converter.
WARNING:
Transmission (and transfer if equipped) assembly may
tilt rearward on jack. It is recommended to use an auxil-
iary arm of jack for the purpose of safety.
AFTER DISMOUNTING
WARNING:
Be sure to keep transmission (and transfer if equipped) as-
sembly horizontal throughout the work. Should they be
tilted, torque converter may fall off and cause personal inju-
ry and A / T fluid may flow out.
1) Remove breather hoses.
2) Remove transfer by removing its bolts, if equipped.