2004 ISUZU TF SERIES Transmission

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (AW30 –40LE) 7A3-21

Transmission Fluid Level and Condition
Inspection
Park vehicle on level ground and set parking brake.
With the engine idling, move the shift lever through all
positions from “P" to “L", then return to position “P".
Check to see if the level of fluid comes to “HOT" range
of about 80 
 

C (176 
 

F) on the dipstick gauge.
If the level of fluid is too low, replenish to bring it to
maximum level in “HOT" range.
Inspection of fluid condition. If the ATF is black o
r
smells burnt, replace it.



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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (AW30 –40LE) 7A3-23

Neutral Start Switch (Mode Switch)
Inspection
With a circuit tester, make a continuity test on the
neutral start switch with the moving piece set in each
position.










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Removal
Preparation:
Disconnect negative ( –) battery cable.
1. Remove the rear side ATF cooler pipe from the
transmission elbow.
2. Disconnect neutral start switch connector.
3. Unstake the lock washer, and then remove the shaft
nut.
4. Remove the neutral start switch.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points;
If a engine starts at any selector position except “N ” o
r
“ P ”, the neutral start switch (mode switch) should be
adjusted.
1. Loosen the neutral start switch bolt and set the shift
selector to the “N" range.
2. Align the groove and neutral basic line.
3. Hold in position and tighten the bolt and nut.
Torque:
Nut – 7 N 


m (61 Ib in)
Bolt – 13 N 


m (113 Ib in)
4. Lock the nut with the lock washer tubs at two points.



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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (AW30 –40LE) 7A3-27

ATF Temperature Sensor
Inspection

1. Disconnect the front side ATF cooler pipe from the
elbow and remove the elbow.
2. Remove the ATF temperature sensor from the transmission case.
3. Place the ATF temperature sensor in a container o
f
ATF.



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4. Measure the resistance between each terminals,
while warming ATF.
Resistance: 0.5 – 30 k






(at 0

 

C – 120 
 

C)
5. If either of the measured values exceeds the
specified value, replace the ATF temperature
sensor.
Torque: 15 N 


m (11 Ib ft)

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (AW30 –40LE) 7A3-31

Shift Cable





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Legend

(5) Bracket
(1) Select lever
(6) Clip
(2) Shift cable retaining pawl
(7) Shift cable
(3) Manual shaft select lever
(8) Select lever base
(4) Adjuster


Remove or Disconnect
1.
Block the wheels.
2.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3.
Move the select lever to the “N ” position.
4.
Remove the rear console and front console.
5.
Disconnect the shift cable from the select lever.
6.
Press on the shift cable retaining pawl to remove the
cable from the select lever base.
7.
Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission
side.
8.
Remove the shift cable from the bracket.
9.
Pull the shift cable free from the bottom of the
vehicle.

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Install or Connect
1.
Install the shift cable toward the inside of the cabin
from the bottom of the vehicle.
2.
Push the shift cable into the select lever base.
3.
Connect the shift cable to the select lever.
4.
Fix the shift cable to the bracket.
Install the clip on the marking of shift cable.
5.
Check that the select lever is in the “N ” position.
6.
Check that the transmission is in the “N ” position.




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7.
Slide the cover in the direction shown by the arrow
(1).
8.
Use an ordinary screwdriver to move the lock piece
from the position indicated by the arrow (2). Continue
to move the lock piece until the adjuster position
begins to change.

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9.
Connect the shift cable to the manual shaft select
lever at the transmission side.
10.
Insert the lock piece to the adjuster (cable length
adjustment).
11.
Slide the cover on the adjuster and secure lock
piece.

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11.
Press the select lever knob button 5 times.
Then check that the select lever moves smoothly to each of its positions.
13.
Check that the shift position indicated by the select
lever and the actual shift position are the same.
14.
Install the front console and rear console.
15.
Connect the negative battery cable.
16.
Remove the wheel blocks.

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Transmission Control Module (TCM)


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Removal
Preparation:
Disconnect negative ( –) battery cable.
1. Disconnect the TCM harness connectors.
2. Remove fixing nuts (2 pieces) and TCM with bracket from the car.
NOTE: The TCM is fitted under instrument panel of the
driver's compartment by means of two stud bolts.
3. Remove fixing nuts (2 pieces) and remove TCM
from bracket.


Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in reverse order.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (AW30 –40LE) 7A3-35

Shift Solenoid and Lock-Up Solenoid
Removal
Preparation:

Disconnect negative ( –) battery cable.
 Drain the fluid.
Refer to ATF REPLACEMENT in this section.
1. Remove oil lever gage and oil filler tube.
2. Support transfer case (4
4) or rear cover (42)
with a transmission jack.
3. Remove engine rear mounting nuts.


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4. Remove fule pipe heat protector on tansmission
corssmenber.
5. Remove fuel pipe from the crossmenber.
6. Remove transmission crossmenber.
7. Remove the nineteen bolts.
8. Remove oil pan, using seal cutter J –37228.



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NOTE: Do not turn over the transmission as this will
contaminate the valve body with foreign materials in the
bottom of the oil pan.
Remove oil pan by lifting the transmission case.
Oil pan seal cutter: J –37228
Examine particles in oil pan
Remove the magnet and use it to collect any steel
chips.
Look carefully at the chips and particles in the oil
pan and on the magnet to anticipate what type o
f
wear you will find in the transmission:
Steel (magnetic) ..................bearing, gear and
clutch plate wear
Brass (non-magnetic) ..........bushing wear



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9. Remove the oil strainer assembly.



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10.Disconnect the solenoid wiring connectors from the
shift solenoid S1(1), S2(2), lock-up solenoid(3) and
pressure control solenoid(4).



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11. Remove each retaining bolts and solenoids. (Except
pressure control solenoid:)
Pressure control solenoid cannot be removed.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in reverse order
noting the following point;
Refer to the section Reassembly of Majo
r
Components(2) and Transmission Removal an
d
Installation .
Torque:
Solenoid S1, S2 bolt – 7 N m (61 Ib in)
Lock-up solenoid bolt – 10 N m (87 Ib in)