2002 ISUZU AXIOM transmission fluid

7A±23 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Stall Test
The stall test allows you to check the transmission for
internal abrasion and the one way clutch for slippage.
Torque converter performance can also be evaluated.
The stall test results together with the road test results will
identify transmission components requiring servicing or
adjustment.
Stall Test Procedure:
1. Check the level of the engine coolant, the engine oil,
and the automatic transmission fluid. Replenish if
necessary.
2. Block the wheels and set the parking brake.
3. Connect a tachometer to the engine.
4. Start the engine and allow it to idle until the engine
coolant temperature reaches 70 ± 80
C (158 ±
176
F).
5. Hold the brake pedal down as far as it will go.
6. Place the selector in the ªDº range.
7. Gradually push the accelerator pedal to the floor.
The throttle valve will be fully open.
Note the engine speed at which the tachometer
needle stabilizes.
Stall Speed : 2,100 +150 rpm
NOTE: Do not continuously run this test longer than 5
seconds.
8. Release the accelerator pedal.
9. Place the selector in the ªNº range.
10. Run the engine at 1,200 rpm for one minute.
This will cool the transmission fluid.
11. Repeat Steps 7 ± 10 for the ª3º, ª2º, ªLº and ªRº
ranges.
Line Pressure Test
The line pressure test checks oil pump and control valve
pressure regulator valve function. It will also detect oil
leakage.
Line Pressure Test Procedure:
1. Check the level of the engine coolant, the engine oil,
and the automatic transmission fluid.
Replenish if required.
2. Block the wheels and set the parking brake.
3. Remove the pressure detection plug at the left side of
the transmission case.
Set J±29770±A pressure gauge and adapter to the
pressure detection plug hole.
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4. Start the engine and allow it to idle until the engine
coolant temperature reaches 70 ± 80
C (158 ±
176
F).
5. Hold the brake pedal down as far as it will go.
6. Place the selector in the ªDº range.
7. Note the pressure gauge reading with the engine
idling.
8. Gradually push the accelerator pedal to the floor. The
throttle valve will be fully open.
Note the pressure gauge reading with the accelerator
pedal fully depressed.
NOTE: Do not continuously run this test longer than 5
seconds.
9. Release the accelerator pedal.
10. Place the selector in the ªNº range.
11. Run the engine at 1,200 rpm for one minute.
This will cool the transmission fluid.
12. Repeat Steps 7 ± 11 for the ª3º, ª2º, ªLº, and ªRº
ranges.
13. Install a pressure detection plug to the transmission
case, applying recommended thread locking agent
(LOCTITE 242) or its equivalent to thread of plug.
Make sure that thread is cleaned before applying
locking agents.
14. Tighten the pressure detection plug to the specified
torque.
Torque: 9 ± 14N´m (7 ± 10lb ft)

7A±27 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Changing Transmission Fluid
There is no need to change the transmission fluid unless
the transmission is used under one or more of the
following heavy duty conditions.
A. Repeated short trips
B. Driving on rough roads
C. Driving on dusty roads
D. Towing a trailer
If the vehicle is used under these conditions, change the
fluid every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
1. Place a large drain pan under the oil pan.
2. Remove the transmission oil drain screw (2) and drain
fluid.
3. Tighten drain screw (2).
Torque: 38 Nwm (28 lb ft)
4. Remove the transmission overfill screw (1) and fill
transmission through overfill screw opening, using
DEXRON)±III ATF.
NOTE: Add transmission fluid until it flows out over the
overfill screw opening.
5. Let engine idle until a fluid temperature between 32
C
(90
F) and 57
C (135
F) is reached.
6. Add transmission fluid until it flows out over the overfill
screw opening, then close the overfill screw (1).
Torque: 38 Nwm (28 lb ft)NOTE: To prevent fluid leaks, the overfill screw and oil
drain screws gasket must be replaced each time these
screws are removed.
NOTE: Check transmission fluid temperature with scan
tool.
7. Reset ªOil Life Monitorº data by using Tech 2.
Refer to
Tech 2 OBD II Connection in Transmission
Control System (4L30-E) section.
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Selector Lever
Inspection
1. Make sure that when the selector lever is shifted from
ªPº to ªLº, a ªclickingº can be felt at each shift position.
Make sure that the gear corresponds to that of the
position plate indicator.
2. Check to see if the selector lever can be shifted as
shown in illustration.
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Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Set ignition Key in ªLOCKº position and selector lever
in ºPº position.
3. Remove knee pads (1), cluster upper cover (2) and
center cluster assembly (3).
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7A±47 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Solenoid (Main Case Valve Body)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove transfer protector (4y4).
4. Drain fluid.
5. Support transfer case with a jack and remove third
crossmember.
6. Remove sixteen 10 mm screws, main case oil pan,
magnet, and gasket.
7. Remove three 13 mm screws, oil filter.
8. Disconnect wiring harness from band control
solenoid and shift solenoids. Pull only on connectors,
not on wiring harness.
9. Remove spring pin for shift solenoid A, shift solenoid
B, and band control solenoid respectively, using
suitable pliers taking care not to damage solenoids.
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10. Remove shift solenoid A, shift solenoid B, band
control solenoid, and gaskets from main case valve
body. Do not pull on wiring harness. Remove
solenoids by grasping the metal tip.
Installation
1. Install shift solenoid A, shift solenoid B, band control
solenoid with new gaskets to main case valve body
respectively.
2. Carefully install spring pin with hammer to avoid
damage to valve body, etc.
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3. Connect wiring harness to solenoids.
4. Install oil filter with a new gasket and the three 13 mm
screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
Torque: 20 Nwm (15 lb ft)
5. Install magnet, main case oil pan with new gasket,
sixteen 10 mm screws. Tighten the screws to the
specified torque.
Torque: 11 Nwm (96 lb in)
6. Install third crossmember and rear mount nuts.
Tighten the nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Third crossmember bolt: 116 Nwm (85 lb ft)
Rear mount nut: 50 Nwm (37 lb ft)
7. Install the transfer protector. Tighten the bolts to the
specified torque (4y4).
Torque: 37 Nwm (27 lb ft)
8. Fill transmission through the overfill screw hole of oil
pan, using ATF DEXRON)±III. Refer to
Changing
Transmission Fluid in this section.
9. Connect the battery ground cable.

7A±48
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Solenoid (Adapter Case Valve Body)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Drain fluid.
4. Remove adapter case oil pan twelve fixing 10 mm
screws, adapter case oil pan, and gasket.
NOTE: Oil pan still contains transmission fluid. Place a
large drain container under the oil pan and drain the fluid
carefully.
5. Disconnect wiring harness from force motor solenoid
and converter clutch PWM solenoid. Pull only on
connectors, not on wiring harness.
6. Remove 11 mm bolt, bracket and converter clutch
PWM solenoid with two O±rings.
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7. Remove 11 mm bolt, retainer, and force motor
solenoid.
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Installation
1. Install force motor solenoid, retainer, and 11 mm bolt
to adapter case valve body. Tighten the bolt to the
specified torque.
Torque: 10 Nwm (87 lb in)
2. Install converter clutch PWM solenoid with two O±
rings, bracket, and 11 mm bolt to adapter case valve
body. Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Torque : 10 Nwm (87 lb in)
3. Connect wiring harness assembly to solenoids.
4. Install adapter case oil pan, new gasket, and twelve
10 mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified
torque.
Torque : 11 Nwm (96 lb in)
5. Fill transmission through overfill screw hole oil pan,
using ATF DEXRON)±III. Refer to
Changing
Transmission Fluid in this section.
6. Connect battery ground cable.

7A±49 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Valve Body Assembly (Main Case)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove transfer protector (4y4).
4. Drain fluid.
5. Support transfer case with a jack and remove third
crossmember.
6. Remove sixteen 10 mm screws, main case oil pan,
magnet and gasket.
7. Remove three 13 mm oil filter fixing screws, then
remove oil filter.
8. Remove two 13 mm manual detent fixing screws,
then remove roller and spring assembly.
9. Disconnect wiring harness from band control
solenoid and shift solenoids. Pull only on connectors,
not on wiring harness.
10. Remove four 13 mm servo cover fixing screws, then
remove servo cover and gasket.
11. Remove seven 13 mm valve body fixing screws.
12. Remove main case valve body with manual valve link
and transfer plate. Note the position of the link (long
end into valve, short end into range selector lever).
13. Remove transfer plate gasket from main case.
14. Remove two check balls from main case.
Installation
1. Install two check balls to main case.
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2. Inspect electrical 7 way connector and seal of main
case. Replace if necessary.
3. Use two J±25025±B guide pin to install main case.

Install valve body assembly and manual valve link.
NOTE: Valve must be extended as the short end of
manual valve link is connected to the range selector lever.
Long end of link goes into valve.4. Install seven 13 mm screws, and tighten them to the
specified torque.
Torque: 20 Nwm (15 lb ft)
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5. Remove two guide pins from main case.
6. Install servo cover gasket, cover, and four 13 mm
screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
Torque: 25 Nwm (18 lb ft)
7. Connect wiring harness to band control and shift
solenoids.
8. Install roller and spring assembly to manual detent.

Install two 13 mm screws, and tighten them to the
specified torque.
Torque: 20 Nwm (15 lb ft)
9. Install oil filter and three 13 mm screws. Tighten the
screws to the specified torque.
Torque : 20 Nwm (15 lb ft)
10. Install oil pan gasket, magnet, oil pan and sixteen 10
mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified
torque.
Torque: 11 Nwm (96 lb in)
11. Install third crossmember and rear mount. Tighten the
bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Torque
Third crossmember bolt: 116 Nwm (85 lb ft)
Rear mount nut: 50 Nwm (37 lb ft)
12. Install transfer protector. Tighten the bolts to the
specified torque (4y4).
Torque: 37 Nwm (27 lb ft)
13. Fill transmission through overfill screw hole of oil pan,
using ATF DEXRON)±III. Refer to
Changing
Transmission Fluid in this section.
14. Connect battery ground cable.

7A±50
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Valve Body Assembly (Adapter Case)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Drain fluid.
4. Remove twelve 10 mm adapter case oil pan fixing
screws, adapter case oil pan, and gasket.
NOTE: Oil pan still contains transmission fluid. Place a
large drain container under the oil pan.
Drain the fluid carefully.
5. Disconnect wiring harness from force motor solenoid
and converter clutch solenoid. Pull only on
connectors, not on wiring harness.
6. Remove seven 13 mm screws from adapter case
valve body assembly, then remove transfer plate, two
gaskets, and adapter case valve body.
Installation
1. Inspect electrical 4 way connector and seal of adapter
case. Replace if necessary.
2. Install gasket, transfer plate, and gasket.
3. Install adapter case valve body and seven 13 mm
screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
Torque: 20 Nwm (15 lb ft)
4. Connect wiring harness assembly to converter clutch
solenoid and force motor.
5. Install oil pan gasket, oil pan, and twelve 10 mm
screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
Torque: 11 Nwm (96 lb in)
6. Fill transmission through the overfill screw hole of oil
pan, using ATF DEXRON)±III. Refer to
Changing
Transmission Fluid in this section.
7. Connect battery ground cable.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect PCM wiring harness connectors from
PCM.
3. Remove PCM from bracket.
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Installation
1. Install PCM to bracket.
2. Connect PCM wiring harness connectors to PCM.
3. Connect battery ground cable.

7A±52
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor (Main Case)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Drain fluid.
4. Remove sixteen 10 mm main case oil pan fixing
screws, main case oil pan, and gasket.
5. Disconnect wiring harness from shift solenoids, band
apply solenoid, and 7 way connector of main case.
Pull only on connectors, not on wiring harness.
6. Remove wiring harness assembly with transmission
oil temperature sensor.
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Installation
1. Install wiring harness assembly with transmission oil
temperature sensor to band apply solenoid, shift
solenoids, and 7 way connector of main case.
2. Install oil pan gasket, oil pan, and sixteen 10 mm
fixing screws. Tighten the screws to the specified
torque.
Torque: 11 Nwm (96 lb in)
3. Fill transmission through the overfill screw hole of oil
pan, using ATF DEXRON)±III.
Refer to
Changing Transmission Fluid in this section.
4. Connect battery ground cable.

7A±54
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30±E)
Transmission (4L30±E)
Disassembly
NOTE: During the disassembly and reassembly, perform
the following:

Wash each part thoroughly, and blow air through each
oil passage and groove to eliminate blockage.

Seal rings, roll pins, and gaskets should be replaced.

When assembling the components, apply
DEXRON)±III Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
to each seal, rotating part, and sliding part.

Do not dip part facings, such as clutch or brake drive
plates, in cleaner when washing it.
Also, always coat parts with new ATF two or three
times after cleaning with solvent.
1. Remove torque converter (1).

Drain fluid from torque converter.

Attach J±8763±02 holding fixture to the
transmission and set it on J±3289±20 holding
fixture base.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the tool, as case damage may
result.
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2. Remove O±ring (2) from turbine shaft.
3. Remove two 10mm mode switch screws, selector
lever nut, cover, and mode switch (3).
4. Remove twelve 10mm adapter case oil pan (4) fixing
screws, adapter oil pan, and gasket.
5. Disconnect electrical wiring connections (5) from
solenoids and 4 way connector of adapter case. Pull
on connectors only, not on wiring harness.
6. Remove seven 13mm adapter case valve body (6)
fixing screws, adapter case valve body assembly,
transfer plate, and two gaskets.

Remove wiring harness and 4 way connector.
7. Remove sixteen 10mm main case oil pan (7) fixing
screws, main oil pan, magnet, and gasket.
8. Remove three 13mm oil filter (8) fixing screws and oil
filter.9. Remove two 13mm manual detent (9) fixing screws,
roller and spring, and manual detent.
10. Disconnect wiring harness assembly (10) from band
apply solenoid, shift solenoids, and main case 7 way
connector.
Pull on connectors only, not on wiring harness.
11. Remove four 13mm servo cover (11) fixing screws,
servo cover, and gasket.
12. Remove seven 13mm valve body screws from main
case.

Remove wiring harness assembly (5) from the
adapter case side.

Remove main valve body assembly (12) with
manual valve link and transfer plate. Note the
position of the link (long end into valve, short end
into range selector lever).

Remove 7 way connector.

Remove gasket transfer plate from main case.