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FRONT BRAKE 5B-7
2) Remove piston seal using a thin blade like a thickness gauge,
etc.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage inside (bore side) of cylinder.
INSPECTION
Cylinder Boot
Check boots for breakage, crack and damage. If defective, replace.
Piston Seal
Excessive or uneven wear of pad lining may indicate unsmooth re-
turn of the piston. In such a case, replace rubber seal.
ASSEMBLY
Reassemble front brake in reverse order of disassembly, noting the
following points.
CAUTION:
Wash each part cleanly before installation in the same
fluid as the one used in master cylinder reservoir.
Never use other fluid or thinner.
Before installing piston and piston seal to cylinder, apply
fluid to them.
After reassembling brake lines, bleed air from them.
Piston Seal
Piston seal is used to seal piston and cylinder and to adjust clear-
ance between pad and disc. Replace with a new one at every over-
haul. Fit piston seal into groove in cylinder taking care not to twist
it.
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1. Boot
2. Piston
5B-8 FRONT BRAKE
Piston and Boot
1) Before inserting piston into cylinder, install boot onto piston as
shown.
2) Fit boot as it is in above figure into boot groove in cylinder with
fingers.
Check to make sure that boot is fitted into boot groove in cylinder
completely in its circumference.
3) Insert piston into cylinder by hand and fit boot in boot groove in
piston.
4) To confirm that boot is fitted in its groove in cylinder properly, pull
piston out of cylinder a little but do not take it all out.
5) Insert piston into cylinder by hand.
6) Install anti noise shim, if equipped.
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7B1-6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
Element
Shift
position
TABLE OF COMPONENT OPERATION
SolenoidSolenoidO/DForwardDirect clutchO/DSecondSecondReverse brakeO/DOne-wayOne-wayvalve
No. 1±Avalve
No. 1±BO/DclutchForwardclutchInner
pistonOuter
pistonO/Dbrakecoast
brakeSecondbrakeInner
pistonOuter
pistonone-way
clutchyclutch
No. 1yclutch
No. 2
PX±±±±±±±±±±
RX±±±±±±
NX±±±±±±±±±±
1st gearX±±±±±±±±
D2nd gear±±±±±±±D3rd gearX±±±±±±±
O/DXX±±±±±±±±
1st gearX±±±±±±±±
22nd gear±±±±±±±2
3rd gear
(Fail safe)X±±±±±±±
1st gearX±±±±±±±
L2nd gear
(Fail safe)±±±±±±±
: ON, X: OFF
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-29
Gear shift Transmission fluid Running condition
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Poor 3±4 shift, ex-3±4 shift valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippageShift solenoid valve-B stickingReplace.
Excessive shock onRegulator valve stickingReplace.
1±2 shiftFaulty accumulator, second brake pistonReplace.
Excessive shock onRegulator valve stickingReplace.
2±3 shiftFaulty accumulator, direct clutch pistonReplace.
Excessive shock on
3±4 shiftRegulator valve stickingReplace.
Non operate lock-TCC (Lock-up) control valve stickingReplace.
up systemSolenoid valve No.2 (TCC solenoid valve)
stickingReplace.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 3
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Low fluid pressureLeakage from oil pressure circuitOverhaul.
Unable to run in all
rangeWear in oil pumpReplace.
Seizure in oil pumpReplace.
Fluid pressure leakage to over drive clutch
due to wear of oil pump bushingReplace.
Faulty in torque converterReplace.
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7B1-30 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
Running condition Gear shift Abnormal
noise
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Poor 1st speed run-
ning or excessive
slippage in ªDº or ª2ºFluid pressure leakage from forward clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Overdrive clutch slippingReplace.
Unable to run or ex-
cessive slippage in
ªLº rangeFluid pressure leakage of forward clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Reverse brake disc slippingReplace.
Broken brake piston O-ringReplace.
Unable to run or ex-
cessive slippage in
ªRº rangeFluid pressure leakage to direct clutch due
to wear or breakage of center support seal
ringReplace.
Worn direct clutchReplace.
Poor 1±2 shift, ex-
cessive slippageFluid pressure leakage to overdrive clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Faulty second brakeReplace.
Broken O-ring of second brake pistonReplace.
Faulty second coast brake (in ª2º range)Replace.
Poor 2±3 shift, ex-
cessive slippageFluid pressure leakage to overdrive clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Worn direct clutch bushingReplace.
Direct clutch slippingReplace.
Foreign material caught in direct clutch pis-
ton check ballReplace.
Poor start or surging
in ªDº rangeFluid pressure leakage of forward clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Malfunction of forward clutchReplace.
Poor 3±4 shift, ex-
ili
Faulty overdrive brakeReplace.
cessive slippageFaulty overdrive clutchReplace.
Poor start or judder-
ing in ªRº rangeFluid pressure leakage of direct clutch due
to wear or breakage of oil center support
seal ringReplace.
Worn direct clutchReplace.
Excessive shock on
1± 2 shiftFaulty one-way clutchReplace.
Non operate lock-up
systemFaulty torque converterReplace.
Abnormal noise in
ªPº or ªNº rangeWorn oil pumpReplace.
SCAN TOOL DATA-Refer to SECTION 6 / 6-1.
INSPECTION OF PCM AND ITS CIRCUIT-Refer to SECTION 6 / 6-1.
WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTORS-Refer to SECTION 6 / 6-1.
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CLUTCH 7C1-3
DIAGNOSIS
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
SlippingImproper clutch pedal free travel.
Worn or oily clutch disc facing.
Warped disc, pressure plate or flywheel
surface.
Weakened diaphragm spring.
Master cylinder piston or seal cup not returning.Bleed air or replace master
cylinder.
Replace disc.
Replace disc, clutch cover or
flywheel.
Replace clutch cover.
Repair master cylinder.
Dragging clutchImproper clutch pedal free travel.
Weakened diaphragm spring, or worn spring tip.
Rusted input shaft splines.
Damaged or worn splines of transmission
input shaft.
Excessively wobbly clutch disc.
Clutch facings broken or dirty with oil.
Fluid leakage.Bleed air or replace master
cylinder.
Replace clutch cover.
Lubricate.
Replace input shaft.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Repair or replace.
Clutch vibrationGlazed (glass-like) clutch facings.
Clutch facings dirty with oil.
Release bearing slides unsmoothly on input
shaft bearing retainer.
Wobbly clutch disc, or poor facing contact.
Weakened torsion springs in clutch disc.
Clutch disc rivets loose.
Distorted pressure plate or flywheel surface.
Weakened or loosened engine mounting
bolt or nut.Repair or replace disc.
Replace disc.
Lubricate or replace input
shaft bearing retainer.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Replace clutch cover or flywheel.
Retighten or replace mounting.
Noisy clutchWorn or broken release bearing.
Input shaft front bearing worn down.
Excessive rattle of clutch disc hub.
Cracked clutch disc.
Pressure plate and diaphragm spring rattling.Replace release bearing.
Replace input shaft bearing.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Replace clutch cover.
Grabbing clutchClutch disc facings soaked with oil.
Clutch disc facings excessively worn.
Rivet heads showing out of facing.
Weakened torsion springs.Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
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3
4
1. Reservoir cap
2. Cylinder
3. Piston assembly
4. Push rod
5. Piston stopper
6. Circlip
7. Boot
8. Lock nut
9. Clevis
1. Circlip
2. Push rod
3. Piston
4. Cylinder
1. Circlip
2. Push rod
3. Piston stopper
CLUTCH 7C1-7
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY CLUTCH
MASTER CYLINDER
DISASSEMBLY
1) Remove boot and then circlip with piston pushed in.
2) Remove push rod and blow compressed air gradually into hole
for pipe connection to remove piston assembly, using care to
prevent it from jumping out.
INSPECTION
Inspect all disassembled parts for wear or damage and replace
parts if necessary.
NOTE:
Wash disassembled parts with brake fluid.
Do not reuse piston assembly and circlip.
Inspect cylinder bore for scoring or corrosion. It is best to replace
corroded cylinder. Corrosion can be identified as pits or excessive
roughness.
NOTE:
Polishing bore of cylinder with anything abrasive is prohib-
ited, as damage to cylinder bore may occur.
Rinse cylinder in clean brake fluid. Shake excess rinsing fluid from
cylinder. Do not use a cloth to dry cylinder, as lint from cloth cannot
be kept away from cylinder bore surfaces.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Before installation, wash each part in specified brake fluid.
1) Apply brake fluid to inside of piston assembly and cylinder body.
2) Install piston assembly into cylinder.
3) With piston pushed down, install circlip as shown.
And install boot.
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ªAº
1. Reservoir cap
2. Cylinder
3. Piston assembly
4. Push rod
5. Piston stopper
6. Circlip
7. Boot
8. Lock nut
9. Clevis
1. Clutch operating cylinder
2. Hose
3. E-ring
7C1-8 CLUTCH
4) Tighten lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 10 N
.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
5) For installation of master cylinder to vehicle, refer to INSTALLA-
TION described previously.
CLUTCH OPERATING CYLINDER
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Do not allow fluid to get on painted surfaces.
1) Clean around reservoir cap and take out fluid with syringe or
such.
2) Disconnect fluid hose from operating cylinder.
3) Remove operating cylinder attaching bolts and operating cylin-
der.
INSTALLATION
1) For air bleeding of master cylinder alone, it must be removed
from vehicle.
For procedures of removal and installation of master cylinder as-
sembly and air bleeding, refer to CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
section.
2) Apply small amount of grease to rod tip.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010
NOTE:
Don't allow any grease to be on boot.
3) Install clutch operating cylinder and torque attaching bolts to
specification.
4) Connect clutch fluid hose and torque union bolt to specification.
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 16.5 lb-ft)