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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (JR405E) 7A3-1
SECTION 7A3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (JR405E)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Description ...................................................................................................................... 7A3 – 2
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ............................................................................. 7A3 – 2
ATF Level ......................................................................................................................... 7A3 – 2
ATF Change ..................................................................................................................... 7A3 – 3
Transmission Control Module (TCM) ............................................................................ 7A3 – 4
Throttle Position Sensor ................................................................................................ 7A3 – 5
Inhibitor Switch ............................................................................................................... 7A3 – 6
Speed Sensor .................................................................................................................. 7A3 – 8
Turbine Sensor ................................................................................................................ 7A3 – 9
Power and 3rd Start Switch ........................................................................................... 7A3 – 9
Select Lever ..................................................................................................................... 7A3 –10
Shift Cable ....................................................................................................................... 7A3 –13
Solenoids, Oil Pressure Switch and Oil Temperature Sensor .................................... 7A3 –16
Control Valve Assembly ................................................................................................. 7A3 –18
Flushing the Transmission Fluid Cooler and Line ....................................................... 7A3 –19
Transmission Assembly ................................................................................................. 7A3 –20
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7A3-2 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (JR405E)
DESCRIPTION
Before performing on-vehicle service on the automatic
transmission, check that the engine idling speed and
general engine condition are normal.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF)
Inspect
Remove the transmission dipstick to check the condition
of the ATF.
Clean the dipstick and look for gum or varnish.
Gum or varnish indicate scorching of the clutch band
and other parts.
The transmission control module, the transmission unit,
and the vehicle must be carefully checked if gum or
varnish is present.
ATF LEVEL
Inspect
Hot Level
1. Warm up the engine and the transmission by driving
the vehicle on the road so that the temperature
reaches around 80C (176F).
Do not turn the engine off.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Apply the parking brake firmly.
4. Let the engine run at idle.
Move the select lever slowly through all the gea
r
ranges.
Stop in each gear range just long enough for the
transmission to engage.
5. Return the select lever to either “P” or “N”.
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6. Remove the ATF level dipstick.
7. Wipe the dipstick clean with a paper towel.
8. Reinsert the dipstick and wait several seconds.
9. Remove the dipstick.
The ATF level should be inside the “H” range on the
dipstick.
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If the ATF level is below the “H” range, ATF must be
added.
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (JR405E) 7A3-3
Cold Level
The vehicle must not have been driven so that the
temperature reaches around 20C (68F) before the
cold level check is made.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake firmly.
3. Start the engine and allow it to warm up.
The engine coolant temperature gauge needle
should be midway between the “C” mark and “H”
mark.
4. Let the engine run at idle.
Move the select lever slowly through all the gea
r
ranges.
Stop in each range just long enough for the
transmission to engage.
5. Return the select lever either “P” or “N”.
6. Remove the ATF level dipstick.
7. Wipe the dipstick clean with a paper towel.
8. Reinsert the dipstick and wait several seconds.
9. Remove the dipstick.
The ATF level should be inside the “C”range on the
dipstick.
If the ATF level is below the “C” range, ATF must be
added.
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ATF CHANGE
1. Start the engine and allow it to idle until the ATF
reaches a temperature of 40-50C
2. Park the vehicle on level ground and block the
wheels.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Raise vehicle and support with suitable safety
stands.
5. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan and drain the
ATF (approximately 6 liters).
6. Remove the oil pan.
7. Inspect the oil pan (details written below).
8. Install the oil pan.
Note:
Use new gasket. Clean the oil pan and magnet.
Oil pan bolt torque : 8 Nm (69 lbin)
9. Replace the gasket and install the drain plug.
Drain plug torque : 35 Nm (26 lbft)
Note:
Do not reuse old washer (gasket).
Clean the drain plug (especially the threaded section).
10. Pour about 5 liters of new ATF. Then, add more ATF
carefully as necessary using the dipstick.
Refer to “ATF LEVEL” previously in this section.
Note:
Keep the engine idle (do not stop it) during the oil level
adjustment.
11. Remove the safety stands and wheel blocks. Inspect
1. Check the drain plug tip for adhesion of foreign
substances.
2. Check the drained ATF for color, smell and inclusion
of foreign substances.
3. Check the oil pan bottom and magnet for adhesion o
f
foreign substances.
If a problem is discovered during those checks, the
Automatic transmission must be overhauled.
Note:
The torque converter and the oil strainer need replaced
with new ones if the drained ATF contains large
amounts of metallic or facing flakes.
In addition, flush the ATF cooler circuit
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7A3-4 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (JR405E)
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
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Remove and Disconnect
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the connectors.
3. Remove the fixing nuts and remove the TCM (1)
from the bracket.
Note:
The TCM is fitted under instrument panel of the driver’s
compartment by means of three stud bolts.
Install or Connect
Follow the removal steps in the reverse order. Be
absolutely sure that the connectors are securely
fastened.
AT CONT
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (JR405E) 7A3-5
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
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The throttle position sensor (1) is fitted on the throttle
valve body.
Adjust
1. Turn the starter switch to the “ON ” position.
2. Measure the voltage between TPS connecto
r
terminals (B) (output) and (A) (ground).
Note:
Do not remove the sensor connector.
Make sure that power source (5.0 0.01 V) is
measured between TPS connector terminals (C) and
(A) before measurement at step 2.
Standard voltage :
Throttle Angle TPS
Idling (0%) 0.2 - 0.3 V
WOT (100%) 3.4 – 4.1 V
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3. If the reading is beyond the specified value, loosen
the throttle position sensor fixing bolts, and turn i
t
right or left, so that the specified output voltage be
obtained.
After adjusting, tighten the throttle position sensor
fixing screws (2).
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7A3-6 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (JR405E)
INHIBITOR SWITCH
The inhibitor switch is attached to the right side of the
transmission.
Inspect
1. Block the wheels.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the harness connectors.
4. Use a ohmmeter to check the inhibitor switch
continuity between the following terminals as shown
in figure.
5. Place the select lever in the “N” range.
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6. Move the select lever to either side.
Check the inhibitor switch continuity between the
terminals shown in Step (4).
The continuity readings should remain fairly steady
as the select lever is moved.
If there is no continuity or the continuity is
intermittent, the inhibitor switch must be adjusted.
Adjust
1. Disconnect the shift calbe from the lever.
2. Loosen the inhibitor switch bolts.
3. Use the inhibitor switch set plate to align the neutral
holes (manual shaft and inhibitor switch).
Turn the inhibitor switch to adjust it.
Inibitor switch set plate: 5-8840-2763-0
Note:
Inhibitor switch adjustment is very important.
If the inibitor switch is not correctly adjusted, the
automatic transmission will not function normally.
4. Tighten the 2 inhibitor switch bolts to the specified
touque.
Torque: 5.5 N·m (48 lb·in)
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5. Connect the shift cable to the lever.
6. Connect the harness connector.
Remove or Disconnect
1. Remove the cable bracket (1) from the transmission.
2. Disconnect the shift cable (2) from the lever (3).
3. Disconnect the harness connectors.
4. Remove the inhibitor switch bolts.
5. Remove the inhibitor switch (4) from the
transmission.
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (JR405E) 7A3-7
Install or Connect
1. Install the inhibitor switch (4) to the transmission.
Temporarily tighten the inhibitor switch bolts.
2. Move the manual shaft select lever to the “N” range.
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3. Use the inhibitor switch set plate to align the neutral
holes (manual shaft and inhibitor switch).
Turn the inhibitor switch to adjust it.
Inhibitor switch set plate: 5-8840-2763-0
Note:
Inhibitor switch adjustment is very important.
If the inhibitor switch is not correctly adjusted, the
automatic transmission will not function normally.
4. Tighten the 2 inhibitor switch bolts to the specified
torque.
Torque: 5.5 N·m (48 lb·in)
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5. Install the cable bracket (1) to the transmission.
6. Connect the shift cable (2) to the lever (3).
7. Connect the harness connector.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Remove the wheel blocks.
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7A3-8 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (JR405E)
SPEED SENSOR
The speed sensor is attached to the right side of the
transmission.
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Legend
1. Inhibitor switch
2. Speed sensor
3. Turbine sensor
Inspect
1. During the driving at speed of 20km/h (12mph) with
“L” range in low gear, measure the voltage between
the TCM connector terminals (B13) and (B5) with a
digital voltmeter.
Standard voltage : approx. 7V (AC range)
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2. If the voltage is out of the standard value, check the
speed sensor pole piece for presence of foreign
meterials and the speeed sensor cable for short o
r
open circuit.
Result of the inspection is normal, replace the speed
sensor.
Torque: 6 N·m (52 lb·in)