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8) Stall speed should be within the following specification.
Stall speed: 2,100 ± 2,400 r / min. for G16 engine
2,300 ± 2,600 r / min. for J20 engine
2,300 ± 2,600 r / min. for H25 engine
Check result
Possible cause
Lower than standard
levelFaulty engine output
Defective torque converter
Higher than standard
level in ªDº rangeSlippery O/D clutch
Slippery forward clutch
Malfunctioning O/D one-way clutch
Malfunctioning one-way clutch No. 2
Low line pressure
Higher than standard
level in ªRº rangeSlippery direct clutch
Slippery reverse brake
Low fluid pressure
Slippery O/D clutch
Defective O/D one-way clutch
ROAD TEST
This test is to check if upshift and downshift take place at specified
speed while actually driving vehicle on a level road.
WARNING:
Carry out test in very little traffic area to prevent an acci-
dent.
Test requires 2 persons, a driver and a tester.
1) Warm up engine.
2) With engine running at idle, shift select lever ªDº.
3) Accelerate vehicle speed by depressing accelerator pedal grad-
ually.
4) While driving in ªDº range, check if gear shift occurs properly as
shown in Gear Shift Diagram in this section.
Test result
Possible cause
When 1 2 upshift fails to
occur1±2 shift valve stuck
When 2 3 upshift fails to
occur2±3 shift valve stuck
When 3 O/D upshift
fails to occur3±4 shift valve stuck
When gear shift point is in-
correctMaladjusted throttle cable
Defective shift solenoid valve
-A or -B
1±2, 2±3 or 3±4 shift valve not
operating properly
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1. Shift solenoids connector
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-57
MANUAL ROAD TEST
This test check the gear being used in ªLº, ª2º or ªDº range when
driven with unoperated gear shift control system. Test drive vehicle
on a level road.
NOTE:
Before this test, check diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
1) Disconnect coupler of shift solenoid valves on transmission.
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not touch the hot
exhaust system when disconnecting shift solenoid
valves coupler.
2) With select lever in ªPº, start engine and warm it up.
3) With select lever in ªLº range, start vehicle and accelerate to 20
km/h (12.5 mile/h). Check in this state that 1st gear is being
used.
4) At 20 km/h (12.5 mile/h), shift select lever to 2 range and acceler-
ate to 40 km/h (25 mile/h). Check in this state that 3rd gear is
being used.
5) At 40 km/h (25 mile/h), shift select lever to D range and check
that O/D gear is used when speed is higher than 40 km/h (25
mile/h).
6) After above checks, stop vehicle then engine, and connect shift
solenoids coupler with ignition switch OFF.
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not touch the hot
exhaust system when connecting shift solenoid valves
coupler.
7) Clear DTC with scan tool.
TIME LAG TEST
This test is to check conditions of clutch, reverse brake and fluid
pressure. ªTime lagº means time elapsed since select lever is
shifted with engine idling till shock is felt.
1) With chocks placed before and behind front and rear wheels re-
spectively, depress brake pedal.
2) Start engine.
3) With stop watch ready, shift select lever from ªNº to ªDº range
and measure time from that moment till shock is felt.
4) Similarly measure time lag by shifting select lever from ªNº to ªRº
range.
Specification for ªNºªDºLess than 1.2 sec.
time lagªNºªRºLess than 1.5 sec.
NOTE:
When repeating this test, be sure to wait at least minute
after select lever is shifted back to ªNº range.
Engine should be warmed up fully for this test.
Test resultPossible causes
When ªNºªDº time lag
exceeds specificationLow line pressure
Worn forward clutch
When ªNºªRº time lag
exceeds specificationLow line pressure
Worn direct clutch
Worn reverse brake
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ENGINE BRAKE TEST
WARNING:
Before test, make sure that there is no vehicle behind so as
to prevent rear-end collision.
1) While driving vehicle in 3rd gear of ªDº range, shift select lever
down to ª2º range and check if engine brake operates.
2) In the same way as in step 1, check engine brake for operation
when select lever is shifted down to ªLº range.
3) If engine brake fails to operate in above tests, possible causes
for such failure are as follows. Check each part which is sus-
pected to be the cause.
Condition
Possible cause
Fails to operate when shifted
down to ª2º rangeSecond coast brake defec-
tive
Fails to operate when shifted
down to ªLº rangeReverse brake defective
ªPº RANGE TEST
1) Stop vehicle on a slope, shift select lever to ªPº range and at the
same time apply parking brake.
2) After stopping engine, depress brake pedal and release parking
brake.
3) Then, release brake pedal gradually and check that vehicle re-
mains stationary.
4) Depress brake pedal and shift select lever to ªNº range.
5) Then, release brake pedal gradually and check that vehicle
moves.
WARNING:
Before test, check to make sure no one is around vehicle
or down on a slope and keep watchful for safety during
test.
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1. Radiator
2. Inlet hose (Outlet from oil cooler)
3. Outlet hose (Inlet to coil cooler)
4. Converter housing
5. Outlet hose
6. Inlet hose
1. A / T throttle cable
2. Adjusting nut
3. Lock nut
1. A / T throttle cable
2. Adjusting nut
3. Lock nut
G16 / J20
H25
1. A / T throttle cable
2. Stopper
3. Inner cable
4. A / T assemblyR100 mm
(3.94 in.)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-61
OIL COOLER HOSES
When replacing them, be sure to note the followings.
to replace clamps at the same time.
to insert hose as far as its limit mark.
to clamp hose securely.
A / T THROTTLE CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
1) Pull inner cable by force of 2 N (0.2 kg, 0.45 lb) or less to be no
slack of inner cable with A / T throttle cable curved as shown in
the figure.
2) Fix stopper to inner cable with clearance ªcº.
Clearance ªcº : 0.8 ± 1.5 mm (0.03 ± 0.06 in.)
3)For G16 / J20 engines
a) Check clearance ªcº. If it is out of specifications, adjust it by
turning cable adjusting nut.
Clearance ªcº : 0.8 ± 1.5 mm (0.03 ± 0.06 in.)
b) Tighten lock nut securely.
For H25 engine
a) Warm up engine and transmission to normal operating tem-
perature.
b) Make sure that accelerator cable is adjusted as specified.
c) With throttle valve closed, check clearance ªcº which should
be within the following specification.
Clearance ªcº : 0.8 ± 1.5 mm (0.03 ± 0.06 in.)
If it is out of specification, adjust it by turning cable adjusting nut.
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1. Manual selector assembly
(Select lever assembly)
2. Manual lever assembly
3. Select cable bracket
4. Select indicator
5. Slide cover
6. Select lever knob7. Spring
8. Knob button
9. Shift lock solenoid rod
10. Shift lock solenoid
11. Cover
12. Illumination lamp
13. Interlock cam
1. Interlock cam pin
(only for new selector assembly) Tightening Torque
(a): 18 N
.m (1.8 kg-m, 13.5 lb-ft)1. Manual lever
assembly
2. Select indicator
assembly
3. Illumination lamp
assembly
4. Bulb filter
5. Bulb
6. Knob assembly
7. Shift lock solenoid
Type-1 Type-2
Type-1
7B1-62 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
MANUAL SELECTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Remove console box.
3) Disconnect connector for illumination lamp, shift lock solenoid
and overdrive OFF switch.
4) Disconnect interlock cable from interlock cam of selector as-
sembly.
5) Remove selector assembly mounting bolts.
6) Disconnect select cable from lever of selector assembly.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
New selector assembly of Type-1 is supplied with held inter-
lock cam at interlock cable connecting position with pin. Re-
move this pin after connecting interlock cable to interlock cam
and tightening cable nut.
Reverse removal procedure to install noting the followings.
Connect interlock cable end to cam referring to steps 2) to 8) of
ªInterlock Cable Installationº section.
Upon completion of installation, confirm that brake (key) interlock
system operates properly.
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1. A / T vehicle (output) speed sensor
ªNº reference
line
Center line on
manual valve shaft
G16 / J20
1. Service wire
2. PCM connectors disconnected
Switch
position
TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH (SENSOR)
INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT
1) Shift select lever to ªNº range.
2) Check that center line on manual valve shaft and ªNº reference
line on switch are aligned. If not, loosen switch bolt and align
them.
3) Check that engine starts in ªNº and ªPº ranges but it doesn't start
in ªDº, ª2º, ªLº or ªRº range. Also, check that back-up lamp lights
in ªRº range.
4) If faulty condition cannot be corrected by adjustment, discon-
nect transmission range switch coupler and check that continu-
ity exists as shown by moving select lever.
Terminal No.54982310765498231076
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A / T OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
INSPECTION
Check A / T output speed sensor for resistance between terminals
of sensor or PCM coupler.
A / T output speed sensor
resistance value : 387 ± 473 at 20C, 68F
O / D CUT SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check O / D cut switch for operation referring to step 4 of Diag. Flow
Table B-2 in this section.
If malfunction is found, replace.
SOLENOID VALVES
(Shift solenoid valves & TCC solenoid valve)
INSPECTION
With couplers of PCM disconnected and using service wire as
shown at the left, check each solenoid valve for clicking sound.
G16 / J20 Engines
Shift solenoid valve - A (#1)C51-1-2
Shift solenoid valve - B (#2)C51-1-1
TCC (Lock-up) solenoid valveC51-1-8
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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.
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1. Oil cooler pipes
2. Union gaskets
3. Pipe bolt
OIL COOLER PIPES
REMOVAL
1) Lift up vehicle.
2) Make sure to wash dirt off from around pipe joints.
3) With engine is cool, loosen oil cooler pipe union bolts with oil out-
let union locked and remove oil cooler pipes from oil outlet
unions and hoses.
NOTE:
To avoid fluid leakage, plug open ends of oil outlet unions
and hoses right after they are disconnected.
INSTALLATION
1) Use new union gaskets and connect oil cooler pipes to oil outlet
unions.
2) Connect hoses to pipes and clamp them securely.
3) Tighten union bolts to specified torque with oil outlet union
locked.
Tightening Torque
(a): 35 N
.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
4) Tighten pipe bolt securely.
5) Check A / T fluid level according to procedure described in ªFluid
Levelº section.
Add if necessary.
6) Check for fluid leakage after warming up A / T.