
AT-4
Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement .................457
Revolution Sensor Replacement ..........................457
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...........................458
Removal ...............................................................458
Installation .............................................................459
OVERHAUL .............................................................461
Components .........................................................461
Oil Channel ...........................................................464
Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings ..........................465
DISASSEMBLY .......................................................466
Disassembly .........................................................466
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS ......................482
Manual Shaft ........................................................482
Oil Pump ...............................................................485
Control Valve Assembly ........................................489
Control Valve Upper Body ....................................498
Control Valve Lower Body ....................................502
Reverse Clutch .....................................................504
High Clutch ...........................................................507
Forward and Overrun Clutches ............................512
Low & Reverse Brake ...........................................518
Rear Internal Gear, Forward Clutch Hub and Over-
run Clutch Hub ......................................................521
Output Shaft, Idler Gear, Reduction Pinion Gear and
Bearing Retainer ...................................................525
Band Servo Piston Assembly ...............................530
Final Drive ............................................................535ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 540
Assembly (1) ......................................................... 540
Adjustment (1) ....................................................... 541
Assembly (2) ......................................................... 546
Adjustment (2) ....................................................... 553
Assembly (3) ......................................................... 556
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) .... 563
General Specifications .......................................... 563
Shift Schedule ....................................................... 563
Stall Revolution ..................................................... 563
Line Pressure ........................................................ 563
Control Valves ....................................................... 564
Accumulator .......................................................... 564
Clutch and Brakes ................................................. 564
Final Drive ............................................................. 566
Planetary Carrier and Oil Pump ............................ 567
Input Shaft ............................................................. 568
Reduction Pinion Gear .......................................... 568
Band Servo ........................................................... 569
Output Shaft .......................................................... 569
Bearing Retainer ................................................... 569
Total End Play ....................................................... 569
Reverse Clutch End Play ...................................... 570
Removal and Installation ....................................... 570
Shift Solenoid Valves ............................................ 570
Solenoid Valves .................................................... 570
A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor .............................. 570
Revolution Sensor ................................................. 571
Dropping Resistor ................................................. 571

OVERALL SYSTEM
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Control of Shift Valves A and B
Pilot pressure generated by the operation of shift solenoid valves A and B is applied to the end face of shift
valves A and B.
The drawing above shows the operation of shift valve B. When the shift solenoid valve is “ON”, pilot pressure
applied to the end face of the shift valve overcomes spring force, moving the valve upward.
LOCK-UP CONTROL
The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is locked to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency. The solenoid valve is controlled by an ON-OFF duty signal sent from
the TCM. The signal is converted to an oil pressure signal which controls the torque converter clutch piston.
Conditions for Lock-up Operation
When vehicle is driven in 4th gear position, vehicle speed and throttle opening are detected. If the detected
values fall within the lock-up zone memorized in the TCM, lock-up is performed.
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve Control
The torque converter clutch solenoid valve is controlled by the TCM.
The plunger closes the drain circuit during the “OFF” period, and
opens the circuit during the “ON” period. If the percentage of OFF-
time increases in one cycle, the pilot pressure drain time is reduced
and pilot pressure remains high.
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Overdrive control switch ON OFF
Selector lever “D” position
Gear position D
4D3
Vehicle speed sensor More than set value
Throttle position sensor Less than set opening
Closed throttle position switch OFF
A/T fluid temperature sensor More than 40°C(104°F)
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STALL TEST PROCEDURE
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STALL TEST PROCEDURE
1. Check A/T fluid and engine oil levels. If necessary, add.
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Stall TestECS004QR
STALL TEST PROCEDURE
1. Check A/T fluid and engine oil levels. If necessary, add.
2. Drive vehicle for approx. 10 minutes or until fluid and oil reach
operating temperature.
3. Set parking brake and block wheels.
4. Install a tachometer where it can be seen by driver during test.
lIt is good practice to mark the point of specified engine
rpm on indicator.
5. Start engine, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in D
position.
6. Accelerate to wide open throttle gradually while applying foot
brake.
7. Quickly note the engine stall revolution and immediately release
throttle.
lDuring test, never hold throttle wide open for less than 5
seconds.
Stall revolution:
8. Move selector lever to “N” position.
9. Cool off ATF.
lRun engine at idle for at least one minute.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 with selector lever in “2”, “1” and “R”
positions.ATF operating temperature:
50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)
SAT647B
SAT513G
SAT514G
QR20DE 2,450 - 2,950 rpm
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Line Pressure Test
ECS004QS
LINE PRESSURE TEST PORTS
Location of line pressure test ports are shown in the illustration.
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Line Pressure Test
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LINE PRESSURE TEST PORTS
Location of line pressure test ports are shown in the illustration.
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Line Pressure Test
ECS004QS
LINE PRESSURE TEST PORTS
Location of line pressure test ports are shown in the illustration.
lAlways replace pressure plugs as they are self-sealing
bolts.
LINE PRESSURE TEST PROCEDURE
1. Check A/T fluid and engine oil levels. If necessary, add fluid or
oil.
2. Drive vehicle for approx. 10 minutes or until engine oil and ATF
reach operating temperature.
3. Install pressure gauge to corresponding line pressure port.
4. Set parking brake and block wheels.
lContinue to depress brake pedal fully while line pressure
test is being performed at stall speed.
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ATF operating temperature: 50 - 80°C (122 -176°F)
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5. Start engine and measure line pressure at idle and stall speed.
lWhen measuring line pressure at stall speed, follow the
stall test procedure.
Line pressure: Refer toAT-563, "
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS (SDS)".
JUDGEMENT OF LINE PRESSURE TEST
Road TestECS004QT
DESCRIPTION
lThe purpose of the test is to determine overall performance of A/
T and analyze causes of problems.
lThe road test consists of the following three parts:
1. Check before engine is started
2. Check at idle
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Judgement Suspected parts
At idleLine pressure is low in all positions.
lOil pump wear
lControl piston damage
lPressure regulator valve or plug sticking
lSpring for pressure regulator valve damaged
lFluid pressure leakage between oil strainer and pressure regulator valve
lClogged strainer
Line pressure is low in particular posi-
tion.
lFluid pressure leakage between manual valve and particular clutch
lFor example, line pressure is:
-Low in “R” and “1” positions, but
-Normal in “D” and “2” positions.
Therefore, fluid leakage exists at or around low and reverse brake circuit.
Refer to “CLUTCH AND BAND CHART”,AT-19, "
CLUTCH AND BAND
CHART".
Line pressure is high.
lMaladjustment of throttle position sensor
lA/T fluid temperature sensor damaged
lLine pressure solenoid valve sticking
lShort circuit of line pressure solenoid valve circuit
lPressure modifier valve sticking
lPressure regulator valve or plug sticking
lOpen in dropping resistor circuit
At stall
speedLine pressure is low.
lMaladjustment of throttle position sensor
lLine pressure solenoid valve sticking
lShort circuit of line pressure solenoid valve circuit
lPressure regulator valve or plug sticking
lPressure modifier valve sticking
lPilot valve sticking
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1.CHECKSTARTINGGEAR(D1) POSITION
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1.CHECKSTARTINGGEAR(D1) POSITION
1. Drive vehicle for approx. 10 minutes to warm engine oil and ATF up to operating
temperature.
2. Park vehicle on flat surface.
3. Set overdrive control switch to “ON” position.
4. Move selector lever to “P” position.
5. Start engine.
6. Move selector lever to “D” position.
7. Accelerate vehicle by constantly depressing accelerator pedal
halfway.
8. Does vehicle start from D
1?
Read gear position.
Ye s o r N o
Yes >>GOTO2
No >> Go To "8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D
1”,AT-242,
"8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1". Continue
ROAD TEST. ATF operating temperature : 50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)
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5.CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITH TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY
1. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
2. Disconnect terminal cord assembly connector in engine compartment.
3. Check resistance between terminals 6 and 7 when A/T is cold.
4. Reinstall any part removed.
OK or NG
OK (With CONSULT-II)>>GOTO2
OK (Without CONSULT-II)>>GOTO3
NG >> 1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check the following items:
–A/T fluid temperature sensor
Refer to “Component Inspection”,AT-141, "
Component Inspection".
–Harness of terminal cord assembly for short or open
Component InspectionECS0 04 R3
A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
lFor removal, refer toAT-453, "Installation".
lCheck resistance between two terminals while changing temper-
ature as shown at left.Resistance :
Cold [20°C(68°F)]
Approximately 2.5 kW
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Temperature°C(°F) Resistance
20 (68) Approximately 2.5 kW
80 (176) Approximately 0.3 kW
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Diagnostic ProcedureECS004SK
1.CHECK TCM POWER SOURCE
1. Turn ignition switch to “ON” position.
(Do not start engine.)
2. Check voltage between TCM terminals 10, 19, 28 and ground.
3. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
4. Check voltage between TCM terminal 28 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2
NG >> Check the following items:
lHarness for short or open between ignition switch and
TCM (Main harness)
lIgnition switch and fuse
Refer toPG-2, "
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING".
2.CHECK A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITH TERMINAL CORD ASSEMBLY
1. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
2. Disconnect terminal cord assembly connector in engine compartment.
3. Check resistance between terminals 6 and 7 when A/T is cold.
4. Reinstall any part removed.
OK or NG
OK (With CONSULT-II)>>GOTO3
OK (Without CONSULT-II)>>GOTO4
NG >> 1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check the following items:
–A/T fluid temperature sensor
Refer to “Component Inspection”,AT-221, "
Component Inspection".
–Harness of terminal cord assembly for short or open Voltage:Batteryvoltage
Voltage:Batteryvoltage
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Resistance
:Cold [20°C(68°F)]
Approximately 2.5 kW
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