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7A1-4 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 2)
SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS
Refer to SECTION 7A in this manual.
SWITCHES
Refer to SECTION 7A in this manual.
ENGINE REAR MOUNTING
Refer to SECTION 7A in this manual.
DISMOUNTING / REMOUNTING OF TRANS.
UNIT
Refer to the same item in SECTION 7A ªMANUAL TRANSMIS-
SIONº.
For tightening torque of filler and level / drain plug, refer to ªGear Oil
Inspection and Changeº of ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº in this sec-
tion.
UNIT REPAIR
Refer to the same section of UNIT REPAIR MANUAL mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.
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7B1-2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
DTC P0753 Shift Solenoid-A (#1)
Electrical 7B1-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0758 Shift Solenoid-B (#2)
Electrical 7B1-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P1875 4WD Low Switch Circuit
Malfunction 7B1-52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line Pressure Test 7B1-54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stall Test 7B1-55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Road Test 7B1-56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Road Test 7B1-57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time Lag Test 7B1-57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Brake Test 7B1-58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ªPº Range Test 7B1-58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE7B1-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE SERVICE 7B1-59. . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Level 7B1-59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Change 7B1-60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Cooler Hoses 7B1-61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A / T THROTTLE CABLE 7B1-61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MANUAL SELECTOR ASSEMBLY 7B1-62. . . . .
SELECT CABLE 7B1-63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH 7B1-64. . . . .
A/T OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR 7B1-64. . . . . . . .
O / D CUT SWITCH 7B1-64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SOLENOID VALVES 7B1-64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 7B1-66. . . . . . .
POWER / NORMAL CHANGE SWITCH 7B1-66. .
OIL COOLER PIPES 7B1-67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRAKE INTERLOCK SYSTEM 7B1-68. . . . . . . . .
Shift Lock Solenoid Control 7B1-68. . . . . . . . . .
Shift Lock Solenoid Control Operations 7B1-68
Shift Lock (Solenoid) Manual Release 7B1-69.
System Inspection 7B1-69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE 7B1-71. . . . . . . . . . . . .
DISMOUNTING OF TRANSMISSION
(WITH TRANSFER IF EQUIPPED) 7B1-74. . . .
REMOUNTING 7B1-77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNIT REPAIR7B1-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS7B1-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS7B1-79 . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS7B1-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-3
1. Torque converter
2. Overdrive input shaft
3. Oil pump
4. Overdrive brake
5. Overdrive clutch
6. Forward clutch input shaft
7. Forward clutch
8. Direct clutch
9. One-way clutch
10. Second coast brake
11. Second brake
12. Reverse brake
13. Front planetary gear
14. Rear planetary gear
15. Overdrive planetary gear
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This automatic transmission is a full automatic type with 3-speed plus overdrive (O / D).
The torque converter is a 3-element, 1-step and 2-phase type and is equipped with an electronically controlled
lock-up mechanism. The gear shift device consists of 3 sets of planetary gear units, 3 disc type clutches, 4 disc
type brakes and 3 one-way clutches. The gear shift is done by selecting one of 6 positions (ªPº, ªRº, ªNº, ªDº, ª2º
and ªLº) by means of the select lever installed on the floor. On the shift knob, there is an overdrive (O / D) cut switch
which allows shift-up to the overdrive mode (except at 4L) and shift-down from the overdrive mode. Also, by using
the P / N change switch located on the console box, it is possible to select the gear change timing of 2 modes, nor-
mal and power.
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ItemSpecifications
Torque
conver-
terType
Stall torque ratio3-element, 1-step, 2-phase type (with TCC (lock-up)
mechanism)
2.4 (G16 engine) 2.0 (J20 engine) 1.9 (H25 engine)
Oil
pumpType
Drive systemTrochoid type oil pump
Engine driven
TypeForward 4-step, reverse 1-step planetary gear type
Shift position
ªPº range Gear in neutral, output shaft fixed,engine start
ªRº range Reverse
ªNº range Gear in neutral, engine start
ªDº range Forward 1st 2nd 3rd 4th (O / D)
(O / D ON) automatic gear change
ªDº range Forward 1st 2nd 3rd
(O / D OFF) automatic gear change
ª2º range (Normal mode) Forward 1st 2nd 3rd automatic gear
change
(Power mode) Forward 2nd 3rd automatic gear
change and fixed at 2nd gear
ªLº range Forward 1st 2nd 3rd reduction, and fixed at 1st gear
GearEngine typeG16 engineJ20 / H25 engines
change
device1st (low gear)2.8262.826device2nd (second gear)1.4931.493
Gear3rd (top gear)1.0001.000Gear
ratio4th (overdrive
4th gear)0.7300.689
Reverse (reverse
Reverse gear)2.7032.703
Control elements
Wet type multi-disc clutch 3 sets. . . . . . . . . .
Wet type multi-disc brake 4 sets. . . . . . . . . .
One-way clutch 3 sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TransferHi: 1.000 Lo: 1.816 (4WD model only)
Final gear reduction
ratio (Differential)5.125 (G16 engine) 4.875 (J20 / H25 engines)
Lubrica-
tionLubrication systemForce feed system by oil pump
CoolingCooling systemRadiator assisted cooling (water-cooled)
Fluid usedAn equivalent of DEXRONIII
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Engine
Vehicle speed
sensor
Throttle position
sensor
ECT sensor
Cruise control
module
(if equipped)Torque converter Planetary gear
Final gear
reduction unit
Oil pump
Shift and TCC
solenoid valvesClutch and brake
Control valve
ªO / D OFFº lamp
ªPOWERº lamp
MILTransmission range
switch
O / D cut switch
P / N change switch
Transfer 4L switch
(if equipped)
CMP sensor Powertrain (engine) control module
Power transmission
Fluid pressure circuit
Electric signalInput speed sensor Brake pedal switch
Output speed sensor
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-7
ELECTRONIC SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM
The gear ratio change in ªDº or ª2º range and torque converter clutch operation are controlled by Powertrain (En-
gine) Control Module.
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Transmission fluid Running condition Running condition Gear shift
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 1
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
TCC does not operateBrake pedal (stop lamp) switch or its
circuit faulty (H25 engine only)
4WD low switch or its circuit faulty
Engine coolant temp. sensor or its
circuit faulty
Cruise control signal circuit faulty
(if equipped)DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-1
Gear does not change
to 4thO / D cut switch or its circuit faulty
4WD low switch or its circuit faulty
Engine coolant temp. sensor or its
circuit faulty
Cruise control signal circuit faulty
(if equipped)DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-2
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 2
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Low fluid pressureClogged oil pump strainer
Malfunction of pressure regulator valveWash strainer.
Overhaul valve body.
High fluid pressurePressure regulator valveOverhaul valve body.
Unable to run in all
rangeRegulator valve stickReplace.
Clogged oil strainerWash strainer.
Seized or broken planetary gearRepair or replace.
Faulty manual valveReplace.
Poor 1st speed run-
ning or excessive
slippage in ªDº or
ª2ºFaulty 1±2 shift valveReplace.
Poor 1±2 shift, ex-
ili
Regulator valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippage1±2 shift valve stickingReplace.
Shift solenoid valve-B stickingReplace.
Intermediate coast modulator valve stick-
ingReplace.
Poor 2±3 shift, ex-
ili
2±3 shift valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippageShift solenoid valve-A stickingReplace.
Poor start or surg-
ing in ªDº rangeRegulator valve stickingReplace.
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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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7B1-66 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
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2
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INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install solenoid valves and noting
the following points.
For details of solenoid valve installation, refer to ªUnit Repairº
section. Use new gasket and O-ring.
Install oil tubes in such order as shown in figure.
For details of oil pan installation, refer to ªUnit Repairº section.
Use new oil pan gasket.
Tighten universal joint flange bolts & nuts and exhaust pipe brack-
et bolts to specified torque.
Fill A / T fluid and check fluid level according to procedure de-
scribed in ªCHANGING FLUIDº previously.
Check for fluid leakage after warming up A / T.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
INSPECTION
Refer to SECTION 6E1 / 6E2 for inspection.
POWER / NORMAL CHANGE SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check Power / Normal change switch for operation referring to Step
4 of Diag. Flow Table B-4 in this section.
If malfunction is found, replace.