2004 ISUZU TF SERIES automatic transmission

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (JR405E) 7A3-3
Cold Level
The vehicle must not have been driven so that the
temperature reaches around 20
C (68
F) 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 40-50
C
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

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)
47INH-SW01
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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Install or Connect
1. Align the manual valve and the manual plate of the
transmission case.
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2. Install the control valve assembly and tighten the 12
fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Number of bolts Length Color
10 (A) 40 mm (1.57 in) Gold
2 (B) 30 mm (1.18 in) Gold

Bolt torque : 8 N·m (69 lb·in)
3. Connect the 2 harness connectors.
4. If removed, install the oil strainer.
Refer to “Solenoids, Oil Pressure Switch and Oil
Temperature Sensor” previously in this section.
5. Install the new gasket and oil pan.
Bolt torque : 8 N·m (69 lb·in)
6. Fill the fluid.
Refer to “ATF CHANGE” in this section.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Remove the wheel blocks.

FLUSHING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER AND LINE
The fluid cooler and lines may be flushed under the
following condition. This will help prevent more trouble
after the transmission is repaired.
1. When the abnormal amount of debris are found.
2. When the abnormal wear or chips on gears and
shafts are found while overhauling.
3. When the abnormal clutch facing wear and oil
contamination are found.

Procedures
1. Block the wheels.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Raise vehicle and support with suitable safety
stands.
4. Disconnect fluid cooler lines at transmission case
and fluid cooler.
5. Flush and back-flush the fluid cooler and lines using
solvent and compressed air.
Note:
DO NOT exceed 197 kPa (29 psi) air pressure or
damage may result to oil cooler.

6. Remove all remaining solvent from the system with
compressed air.
7. Flush the cooling system again with Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF).
After the final flush, connect all lines.
Cooler line joint connector torque :
44 N·m (33 lb·ft)
8. Replenish ATF
9. Start engine to test the system for the free flow o
f
fluid. If the flow is restricted, the cooler assembly o
r
lines must be replaced.
Repeated cleaning and flushing may not remove all
debris from the fluid cooler circuit.
Move the select lever through the various ranges and
return to neutral.
Check for fluid level.
If the fluid level is below the specified range, ATF
must be added.
10. Connect negative battery cable.
11. Remove safety stands.
12. Remove wheel blocks.

7A3-20 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (JR405E)
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
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Legend
1. Shift Cable
2. Propeller Shaft
3. Engine Harness
4. ATF Level Dipstick
5. Under Cover
6. Bolt

7. ATF Pipe
8. Crossmember
9. Bracket
10. Starter Motor
11. Bolt
12. Automatic Transmission

Remove or Disconnect
1. Block the wheels.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Raise the vehicle and support with the suitable safety
stands.

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4. Remove the shift cable from the transmission.
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5. Remove the rear propeller shaft assembly.
6. Loosen (do not remove) the nuts securing the
exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe.
7. Disconnect the harness connectors from the
transmission.
8. Remove the fuel pipe bracket.
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9. Remove the ATF level dipstick and tube.
10. Remove the undercover.
11. Rotate the ring gear and remove the 6 torque
converter bolts.
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12. Remove the automatic transmission fluid cooling
pipe.
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13. Place a jack beneath the engine to support it.
14. Remove the 3rd crossmember.
15. Remove the transmission mount.
16. Lower the jack beneath the engine slightly to tilt the
engine and transmission. Do not allow the radiato
r
and air conditioner hoses to stretch.
17. Remove the bolts attaching the transmission to the
engine.
18. Lower the transmission from beneath the vehicle.
Take care not to damage the breathers.

Install or Connect
1. Install the transmission to the engine and tighten the
bolts.
Bolt torque : M10 40 N·m (30 lb·ft)
M12 76 N·m (56 lb·ft)
2. Install the cable bracket to the transmission.
3. Connect the engine harness connectors.

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4. Install the 3rd crossmember.
Bolt and Nut torque : 67 N·m (49 lb·ft)
Bolt torque : 50 N·m (37 lb·ft)
5. Install the automatic transmission fluid cooling pipe.
6. Install the torque converter bolts.
Bolt torque : 29 N·m (22 lb·ft)
7. Install the undercover.
Bolt torque : 9 N·m (78 lb·in)
8. Install the ATF level dipstick and tube.
9. Install the fuel hose bracket.
Bolt torque : 6 N·m (52 lb·in)

10. Tighten the nuts securing the exhaust manifold and
the exhaust pipe.
Bolt torque : 43 N·m (32 lb·ft)
11. Install the rear propeller shaft assembly.
Flange bolt torque : 63 N·m (46 lb·ft)
Center bearing bracket bolt torque :
69 N·m (51 lb·ft)
12. Install the shift cable.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.
14. Remove the safety stands.
15. Remove the wheels blocks.


Torque Specifications
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UNIT REPAIR (JR405E) 7A4-1
SECTION 7A4
UNIT REPAIR (JR405E)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Automatic Transmission Disassembly ..................................................................... 7A4 - 2
Control Valve Assembly ............................................................................................ 7A4 - 11
Control Valve Upper Body ........................................................................................ 7A4 - 18
Control Valve Lower Body ........................................................................................ 7A4 - 23
Oil Pump Assembly ................................................................................................... 7A4 - 28
Clutch Pack (Reverse and High Clutch Assembly) ................................................. 7A4 - 33
Carrier and Low Clutch Assembly ........................................................................... 7A4 - 41
Transmission Case .................................................................................................... 7A4 - 54
Bearing and Bearing Race Installation Position ..................................................... 7A4 - 66
Automatic Transmission Reassembly ..................................................................... 7A4 - 69
Service Standard ....................................................................................................... 7A4 - 83
Special Service Tool .................................................................................................. 7A4 - 85