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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-3
1. Torque converter
2. Overdrive input shaft
3. Oil pump
4. Overdrive brake
5. Overdrive clutch
6. Forward clutch input shaft
7. Forward clutch
8. Direct clutch
9. One-way clutch
10. Second coast brake
11. Second brake
12. Reverse brake
13. Front planetary gear
14. Rear planetary gear
15. Overdrive planetary gear
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This automatic transmission is a full automatic type with 3-speed plus overdrive (O / D).
The torque converter is a 3-element, 1-step and 2-phase type and is equipped with an electronically controlled
lock-up mechanism. The gear shift device consists of 3 sets of planetary gear units, 3 disc type clutches, 4 disc
type brakes and 3 one-way clutches. The gear shift is done by selecting one of 6 positions (ªPº, ªRº, ªNº, ªDº, ª2º
and ªLº) by means of the select lever installed on the floor. On the shift knob, there is an overdrive (O / D) cut switch
which allows shift-up to the overdrive mode (except at 4L) and shift-down from the overdrive mode. Also, by using
the P / N change switch located on the console box, it is possible to select the gear change timing of 2 modes, nor-
mal and power.
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ItemSpecifications
Torque
conver-
terType
Stall torque ratio3-element, 1-step, 2-phase type (with TCC (lock-up)
mechanism)
2.4 (G16 engine) 2.0 (J20 engine) 1.9 (H25 engine)
Oil
pumpType
Drive systemTrochoid type oil pump
Engine driven
TypeForward 4-step, reverse 1-step planetary gear type
Shift position
ªPº range Gear in neutral, output shaft fixed,engine start
ªRº range Reverse
ªNº range Gear in neutral, engine start
ªDº range Forward 1st 2nd 3rd 4th (O / D)
(O / D ON) automatic gear change
ªDº range Forward 1st 2nd 3rd
(O / D OFF) automatic gear change
ª2º range (Normal mode) Forward 1st 2nd 3rd automatic gear
change
(Power mode) Forward 2nd 3rd automatic gear
change and fixed at 2nd gear
ªLº range Forward 1st 2nd 3rd reduction, and fixed at 1st gear
GearEngine typeG16 engineJ20 / H25 engines
change
device1st (low gear)2.8262.826device2nd (second gear)1.4931.493
Gear3rd (top gear)1.0001.000Gear
ratio4th (overdrive
4th gear)0.7300.689
Reverse (reverse
Reverse gear)2.7032.703
Control elements
Wet type multi-disc clutch 3 sets. . . . . . . . . .
Wet type multi-disc brake 4 sets. . . . . . . . . .
One-way clutch 3 sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TransferHi: 1.000 Lo: 1.816 (4WD model only)
Final gear reduction
ratio (Differential)5.125 (G16 engine) 4.875 (J20 / H25 engines)
Lubrica-
tionLubrication systemForce feed system by oil pump
CoolingCooling systemRadiator assisted cooling (water-cooled)
Fluid usedAn equivalent of DEXRONIII
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Engine
Vehicle speed
sensor
Throttle position
sensor
ECT sensor
Cruise control
module
(if equipped)Torque converter Planetary gear
Final gear
reduction unit
Oil pump
Shift and TCC
solenoid valvesClutch and brake
Control valve
ªO / D OFFº lamp
ªPOWERº lamp
MILTransmission range
switch
O / D cut switch
P / N change switch
Transfer 4L switch
(if equipped)
CMP sensor Powertrain (engine) control module
Power transmission
Fluid pressure circuit
Electric signalInput speed sensor Brake pedal switch
Output speed sensor
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-7
ELECTRONIC SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM
The gear ratio change in ªDº or ª2º range and torque converter clutch operation are controlled by Powertrain (En-
gine) Control Module.
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Operation
VISUAL INSPECTION
Visually check following parts and systems.
INSPECTION ITEM
REFERRING SECTION
A / T fluid ± ± ± ± ± level, leakage, color
A / T fluid hoses ± ± ± ± ± disconnection, looseness, deterioration
Throttle (accelerator) cable ± ± ± ± ± play, installation
A / T throttle cable ± ± ± ± ± play, installation
A / T select cable ± ± ± ± ± installation, operation
Engine oil ± ± ± ± ± level, leakage
Engine coolant ± ± ± ± ± level, leakage
Battery ± ± ± ± ± fluid level, corrosion of terminal
Connectors of electric wire harness ± ± ± ± ± disconnection, friction
Fuses ± ± ± ± ± burning
Parts ± ± ± ± ± installation, damage
Bolt ± ± ± ± ± looseness
Other parts that can be checked visually
Also check following items at engine start, if possible.
ªO / D OFFº lamp
ªPOWERº lamp
Malfunction indicator lamp
Charge warning lamp
Engine oil pressure warning lamp
Engine coolant temp. meter
Other parts that can be checked visually
Section 0B
Section 7B1
Section 6E1 / 6E2
Section 7B1
Section 7B1
Section 0B
Section 0B
Section 6 / 6-1 / 7B1
Section 8
Section 7B1
Section 7B1
Section 6 / 6-1
Section 6H
Section 8 (Section 6A1 / 6A2 /
6A4 for pressure check)
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Transmission fluid Running condition Running condition Gear shift
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 1
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
TCC does not operateBrake pedal (stop lamp) switch or its
circuit faulty (H25 engine only)
4WD low switch or its circuit faulty
Engine coolant temp. sensor or its
circuit faulty
Cruise control signal circuit faulty
(if equipped)DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-1
Gear does not change
to 4thO / D cut switch or its circuit faulty
4WD low switch or its circuit faulty
Engine coolant temp. sensor or its
circuit faulty
Cruise control signal circuit faulty
(if equipped)DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-2
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 2
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Low fluid pressureClogged oil pump strainer
Malfunction of pressure regulator valveWash strainer.
Overhaul valve body.
High fluid pressurePressure regulator valveOverhaul valve body.
Unable to run in all
rangeRegulator valve stickReplace.
Clogged oil strainerWash strainer.
Seized or broken planetary gearRepair or replace.
Faulty manual valveReplace.
Poor 1st speed run-
ning or excessive
slippage in ªDº or
ª2ºFaulty 1±2 shift valveReplace.
Poor 1±2 shift, ex-
ili
Regulator valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippage1±2 shift valve stickingReplace.
Shift solenoid valve-B stickingReplace.
Intermediate coast modulator valve stick-
ingReplace.
Poor 2±3 shift, ex-
ili
2±3 shift valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippageShift solenoid valve-A stickingReplace.
Poor start or surg-
ing in ªDº rangeRegulator valve stickingReplace.
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Gear shift Transmission fluid Running condition
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Poor 3±4 shift, ex-3±4 shift valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippageShift solenoid valve-B stickingReplace.
Excessive shock onRegulator valve stickingReplace.
1±2 shiftFaulty accumulator, second brake pistonReplace.
Excessive shock onRegulator valve stickingReplace.
2±3 shiftFaulty accumulator, direct clutch pistonReplace.
Excessive shock on
3±4 shiftRegulator valve stickingReplace.
Non operate lock-TCC (Lock-up) control valve stickingReplace.
up systemSolenoid valve No.2 (TCC solenoid valve)
stickingReplace.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 3
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Low fluid pressureLeakage from oil pressure circuitOverhaul.
Unable to run in all
rangeWear in oil pumpReplace.
Seizure in oil pumpReplace.
Fluid pressure leakage to over drive clutch
due to wear of oil pump bushingReplace.
Faulty in torque converterReplace.
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Running condition Gear shift Abnormal
noise
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Poor 1st speed run-
ning or excessive
slippage in ªDº or ª2ºFluid pressure leakage from forward clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Overdrive clutch slippingReplace.
Unable to run or ex-
cessive slippage in
ªLº rangeFluid pressure leakage of forward clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Reverse brake disc slippingReplace.
Broken brake piston O-ringReplace.
Unable to run or ex-
cessive slippage in
ªRº rangeFluid pressure leakage to direct clutch due
to wear or breakage of center support seal
ringReplace.
Worn direct clutchReplace.
Poor 1±2 shift, ex-
cessive slippageFluid pressure leakage to overdrive clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Faulty second brakeReplace.
Broken O-ring of second brake pistonReplace.
Faulty second coast brake (in ª2º range)Replace.
Poor 2±3 shift, ex-
cessive slippageFluid pressure leakage to overdrive clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Worn direct clutch bushingReplace.
Direct clutch slippingReplace.
Foreign material caught in direct clutch pis-
ton check ballReplace.
Poor start or surging
in ªDº rangeFluid pressure leakage of forward clutch
due to wear or breakage of O/D case seal
ringReplace.
Malfunction of forward clutchReplace.
Poor 3±4 shift, ex-
ili
Faulty overdrive brakeReplace.
cessive slippageFaulty overdrive clutchReplace.
Poor start or judder-
ing in ªRº rangeFluid pressure leakage of direct clutch due
to wear or breakage of oil center support
seal ringReplace.
Worn direct clutchReplace.
Excessive shock on
1± 2 shiftFaulty one-way clutchReplace.
Non operate lock-up
systemFaulty torque converterReplace.
Abnormal noise in
ªPº or ªNº rangeWorn oil pumpReplace.
SCAN TOOL DATA-Refer to SECTION 6 / 6-1.
INSPECTION OF PCM AND ITS CIRCUIT-Refer to SECTION 6 / 6-1.
WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTORS-Refer to SECTION 6 / 6-1.
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1. Fluid pressure check hole
2. Oil pan
1. Oil pan
2. Exhaust pipe
7B1-54 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
LINE PRESSURE TEST
Purpose of this test is to check operating conditions of each part by
measuring fluid pressure in fluid pressure line. Line pressure test
requires following conditions.
Automatic fluid is at normal operating temperature (70 to 80C /
158 ± 176F).
Fluid is filled to proper level (between FULL HOT and LOW HOT
on dipstick).
1) Apply parking brake securely and place checks against wheels.
2) Attach oil pressure gauge to fluid pressure check hole in trans-
mission case.
Special Tool
(A): 09925-37810
CAUTION:
After attaching oil pressure gauge, check that not fluid
leakage exists.
3) Depress foot brake fully, run engine at idle and stall and then
check fluid pressure in ªDº or ªRº range.
CAUTION:
Do not continue running engine at stall speed longer than
5 seconds.
G16 Engine
Engine runningLine pressuregg
modeªDº rangeªRº range
At idle speed3.9 ± 4.4 kg / cm2
55 ± 63 psi
5.1 ± 5.7 kg / cm2
73 ± 81 psi
At stall speed11.7 ± 13.2 kg / cm2
166 ± 188 psi
14.2 ± 16.7 kg / cm2
202 ± 237 psi
J20 Engine
Engine runningLine pressuregg
modeªDº rangeªRº range
At idle speed3.8 ± 4.3 kg / cm2
54 ± 61 psi
5.3 ± 5.9 kg / cm2
75 ± 84 psi
At stall speed9.7 ± 11.2 kg / cm2
138 ± 159 psi
12.9 ± 15.5 kg / cm2
183 ± 220 psi
H25 Engine
Engine runningLine pressuregg
modeªDº rangeªRº range
At idle speed3.9 ± 4.4 kg / cm2
55 ± 63 psi
6.6 ± 7.2 kg / cm2
94 ± 102 psi
At stall speed11.3 ± 12.7 kg / cm2
161 ± 181 psi
14.7 ± 22.7 kg / cm2
209 ± 323 psi