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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-55
Check resultPossible cause
Line pressure higher
than standard level in
each rangeMalfunctioning regulator valve
Malfunctioning throttle valve
Maladjusted A / T throttle cable
Line pressure lower than
standard level in each
rangeDefective O/D clutch
Defective oil pump
Malfunctioning throttle valve
Malfunctioning regulator value
Maladjusted A / T throttle cable
Line pressure lower than
standard level only in ªDº
rangeFluid leakage from forward clutch
Defective O/D clutch
Leakage from ªDº range fluid pressure cir-
cuit
Line pressure lower than
standard level only in ªRº
rangeFluid leakage from direct clutch
Defective O/D clutch
Fluid leakage from reverse brake
Fluid leakage from ªRº range fluid circuit
Tightening torque of transmission case plug:
17 N.m (1.7 kg-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
STALL TEST
This test is to check overall performance of automatic transmission
and engine by measuring stall speed at ªDº and ªRº ranges. Be sure
to perform this test only when transmission fluid is at normal operat-
ing temperature and its level is between FULL and LOW marks.
CAUTION:
Do not run engine at stall more than 5 seconds continu-
ously, for fluid temperature may rise excessively high.
After performing stall test, be sure to leave engine running
at idle for longer than 30 seconds before another stall test.
1) Apply parking brake and block wheels.
2) Install tachometer.
3) Start engine with select lever shifted to ªPº.
4) Depress brake pedal fully.
5) Shift select lever to ªDº and depress accelerator pedal fully while
watching tachometer. Read engine rpm quickly when it has be-
come constant (stall speed).
6) Release accelerator pedal immediately after stall speed is
checked.
7) In the same way, check stall speed in ªRº range.
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1. Dipstick (G16 / J20)
2. Dipstick (H25)
1. Drain plug
2. Propeller shaft
1. Dipstick (G16 / J20)
2. Dipstick (H25)
7B1-60 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
LEVEL CHECK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
The fluid level check at room temperature performed after repair or
fluid change before test driving is just preparation for level check of
normal operating temperature. The checking procedure itself is the
same as that described previously. If the fluid level is between FULL
COLD and LOW COLD, proceed to test drive. And when the fluid
temperature has reached the normal operating temperature, check
fluid level again and adjust it as necessary.
FLUID CHANGE
1) Lift up vehicle.
2) With engine is cool, remove drain plug from oil pan and drain A / T
fluid.
3) Install drain plug.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
4) Lower vehicle and fill proper amount of an equivalent of DEX-
RON-III.
5) Check fluid level according to procedure described under LEV-
EL CHECK NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
Fluid specification
An equivalent of DEXRON-III
Fluid capacity
When draining
from drain plug
hole
2.5 liters (5.28/4.40 US/lmp.pt.)
When
overhauling
6.9 liters (14.58/12.14 US/lmp.pt.)
for G16
7.1 liters (15.00/12.50 US/lmp.pt.)
for J20 / H25
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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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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-65
1. Drain plug
2. Propeller shaft
1. Oiler (with transmission fluid)
2. Solenoid valve
3. BatteryA: Hole (Should be dry)
B: Exhausting fluid Terminal Arrangement of PCM Coupler
(Viewed from harness side)
WITH BATTERY VOLTAGE WITHOUT BATTERY VOLTAGE
H25 Engine
Shift solenoid valve ± A (#1)C51-1-6
Shift solenoid valve ± B (#2)C51-1-1
TCC (Lock-up) solenoid valveC51-1-2
REMOVAL
1) Pull out dipstick and lift up vehicle.
2) With engine cooled, remove drain plug from oil pan and drain
A / T fluid.
3) Install drain plug with gasket.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
4) Remove exhaust pipe bracket and disconnect front propeller
shaft from front differential (if equipped).
5) Remove oil pan bolts.
6) Remove oil pan.
7) Remove oil tubes.
8) Remove solenoid valve No.1 (shift solenoid valve A and B) or so-
lenoid valve No.2 (TCC solenoid valve).
OPERATION CHECK
Whenever shift solenoid valves and TCC (lock-up) solenoid valve
are removed from transmission, verify their valve function physical-
ly before they are reinstalled.
1) Apply oiler to solenoid valve and give compression by hands
and then check to be sure that transmission fluid from oiler does
not come out of holes in solenoid valve when battery voltage is
not conducted.
2) Under the same conditions as above, conduct battery voltage
and then make sure that fluid comes out with vigor.
NOTE:
If fluid does not come out with vigor in above step 2 in-
spection, do not re-use that solenoid valve.
Figure at the left shows shift solenoid valve check.
Check TCC solenoid valve also in the same way.
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3
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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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-67
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.
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1. Boot No.2
2. Boot cover
1. Boot clamp
2. Boot No.1
3. Gear shift control lever
1. Boot No.2
2. Transfer shift control
lever
3. Transfer shift lever case4. Transfer shift control
case cover
5. Boot No.1
1. A / T throttle cable
2. Adjusting nut
3. Lock nut
G16 / J20 H25
DISMOUNTING OF TRANSMISSION (WITH
TRANSFER IF EQUIPPED)
IN CABIN
1) Remove console box.
NOTE:
To remove clip, push in its center pin first.
2) Remove boot cover and boot No.2. (if equipped)
3) Remove boot clamp and then remove boot No.1 from transfer
gear shift lever case. (if equipped)
4) With transfer shift control case cover pushed down with fingers,
turn it to counterclockwise and take out shift control lever. (if
equipped)
IN ENGINE ROOM
1) Remove battery, dipstick and oil filler tube.
2) Disconnect A/T throttle cable from throttle cam and bracket.
3) Remove starter motor. But don't disconnect its wiring harness.
4) Remove transmission to engine bolt and nut.
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1. Drain plug
2. Filler and level plug
1. Drain plug
2. Front propeller shaft
1. Match marks
1. Right side transmission stiffener (if equipped)
G16 / J20
ON LIFT
1) Drain transfer oil for 4WD vehicle or A / T fluid for 2WD vehicle.
NOTE:
If 4WD automatic transmission is overhauled later on,
draining A / T fluid at this point will facilitate work.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
2) Before removing propeller shaft, give match marks on joint
flange and propeller shaft as shown in left figure.
3) Remove universal joint flange bolts and take out rear propeller
shaft.
4) Likewise, take out front propeller shaft. (if equipped)
5) Remove nut from the end of select cable and bracket to set
cable free.
6) Remove select cable bracket by removing its 2 bolts.
7) Remove exhaust No.1 and No.2 pipe.
8) Remove transmission stiffener (right side) if equipped.
9) Unclamp and disconnect oil cooler hoses from pipes.
NOTE:
To avoid leakage of transmission fluid, plug open ends of
oil cooler pipes and hoses right after they are discon-
nected.
10) Remove torque converter housing lower plate.
11) Holding drive plate stationary with special tool or the like, re-
move torque converter mounting bolts with wrench.
Special Tool (only for G16 / J20)
(A): 09927-56010