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(6) Check the lock-up mechanism.
• Drive in D position (5th gear), at a steady
speed (lock-up ON).
• Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and
check that the engine speed does not change
abruptly.
HINT:
• There is no lock-up in the 1st and 2nd gear.
• 4th lock-up operates while uphill-downhill
control is active in D position.
• 3rd lock-up operates while uphill-downhill
control is active in D position.
• ATF temperature is 120
C (248F) or more.
• If there is a big jump in engine speed, there is
no lock-up.
(b) 4 (O/D OFF) position test:
Shift into the 4 position and fully depress the
accelerator pedal and check the following points.
(1) Check up-shift operation.
Check that the 1
2, 2 3 and 3 4 up-shift
take place and that the shift point conforms to
the automatic shift schedule (See page SS-24).
HINT:
There is no 5th up-shift in the 4 position.
(2) Check engine braking.
While driving in the 4 position and 4th gear,
release the accelerator pedal and check the
engine braking effect.
(3) Check for abnormal noise during acceleration
and deceleration, and for shock at up-shift and
down-shift.
(c) 3 position test:
Shift into the 3 position and fully depress the
accelerator pedal and check the following points.
(1) Check up-shift operation.
Check that the 1
2 and 2 3 up-shift take
place and that the shift point conforms to the
automatic shift schedule (See page SS-24).
HINT:
There is no 4th up-shift and lock-up in the 3
position.
(2) Check engine braking.
While running in the 3 position and 3rd gear,
release the accelerator pedal and check the
engine braking effect.
(3) Check for abnormal noise during acceleration
and deceleration, and for shock at up-shift and
down-shift.
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(d) 2 position test:
Shift into the 2 position and fully depress the
accelerator pedal and check the following points.
(1) Check up-shift operation.
Check that the 1
2 up-shift takes place and
that the shift point conforms to the automatic
shift schedule (See page SS-24).
HINT:
There is no 3rd up-shift and lock-up in the 2
position.
(2) Check engine braking.
While running in the 2 position and 2nd gear,
release the accelerator pedal and check the
engine braking effect.
(3) Check for abnormal noise during acceleration
and deceleration, and for shock at up-shift and
down-shift.
(e) L position test:
Shift into the L position and fully depress the
accelerator pedal and check the following points.
(1) Check no up-shift.
While running in the L position, check that there
is no up-shift to 2nd gear.
HINT:
There is no lock-up in the L position.
(2) Check engine braking.
While running in the L position, release the
accelerator pedal and check the engine braking
effect.
(3) Check for abnormal noise during acceleration
and deceleration.
(f) R position test:
Shift into the R position and fully depress the
accelerator pedal and check for slipping.
CAUTION:
Before conducting this test ensure that the test
area is free from people and obstruction.
(g) P position test:
Stop the vehicle on the grade (more than 5
) and
after shifting into the P position, release the parking
brake. Then, check that the parking lock pawl holds
the vehicle in place.
(h) Uphill/downhill control function test:
(1) Check that the gear does not up-shift to the 4th
or 5th gear while the vehicle is driving uphill.
(2) Check that the gear automatically down-shifts
from 5th to 4th or from the 4th to 3rd gear when
brake is applied while the vehicle is driving
downhill.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
HINT:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at
normal operating temperature.
Fluid temperature:
70 to 80
C (158 to 176F)
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the
parking brake.
(b) With the engine idling and the brake pedal
depressed, move the shift lever to all positions from
P to L and return to the P position.
(c) Take out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(d) Put the dipstick back all the way.
(e) Take out the dipstick again and check that the fluid
level is within the HOT range.
If the fluid level is below the HOT range, add new
fluid and recheck the fluid level.
If the fluid level exceeds the HOT range, drain the
fluid once, add the proper amount of new fluid and
recheck the fluid level.
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace
O-rings, FIPGs, oil seals, plugs and/or other parts.
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MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS
1. PERFORM MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS
(a) Measure the stall speed.
The object of this test is to check the overall
performance of the transaxle and engine by
measuring the stall speeds in the D position.
NOTICE:
• Driving test should be done on a paved road
(a nonskid road).
• Perform the test at the normal operating ATF
(Automatic Transmission Fluid) temperature
50 to 80
C (122 to 176F).
• Do not continuously run this test for longer
than 10 seconds.
• To ensure safety, do this test in a wide, clear
level area which provides good traction.
• The stall test should always be carried out in
pairs. One technician should observe the
conditions of wheels or wheel stoppers
outside the vehicle while the other is doing
the test.
(1) Chock the 4 wheels.
(2) Connect the intelligent tester together with the
CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle
interface module) to the DLC3.
(3) Fully apply the parking brake.
(4) Keep your left foot pressed firmly on the brake
pedal.
(5) Start the engine.
(6) Shift into the D position. Press all the way down
on the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
(7) Quickly read the stall speed at this time.
Stall speed:
2,300 +- 150 rpm
Evaluation:
Problem Possible cause
(a) Stall engine speed is low in D position• Engine power output may be insufficient
• Stator one-way clutch not operating properly
HINT:
If the value is less than the specified value by 600 rpm or more, the
torque converter could be faulty.
(b) Stall engine speed is high in D position• Line pressure is too low
• Forward clutch slipping
• U/D (Underdrive) brake slipping
• U/D (Underdrive) one-way clutch is not operating properly
• No.1 one-way clutch not operating properly
• Improper fluid level
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(b) Measure the time lag.
(1) When the shift lever is shifted while the engine is
idling, there will be a certain time lapse or lag
before the shock can be felt. This is used for
checking the condition of the clutch and brake.
NOTICE:
• Perform the test at the normal operating
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)
temperature: 50 to 80
C (122 to 176F).
• Be sure to allow 1 minute interval between
tests.
• Perform the test three times, and measure
the time lags. Calculate the average value
of the three time lags.
• When conducting stall test, do not
continue more than 10 seconds.
(2) Connect the intelligent tester together with the
CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle
interface module) to the DLC3.
(3) Fully apply the parking brake.
(4) Start and warm up the engine and check idle
speed.
Idle speed:
approx. 700 rpm (In N position and A/C
OFF)
(5) Shift the lever from N to D position. Using a stop
watch, measure the time from when the lever is
shifted until the shock is felt.
Time lag:
N
D less than 1.2 seconds
(6) In the same way, measure the time lag for N
R.
Time lag:
N
R less than 1.5 seconds
Evaluation (If N
D or N R time lag is longer than the specified):
Problem Possible cause
N
D time lag is longer• Line pressure is too low
• Forward clutch worn
• No.1 one-way clutch is not operating properly
• U/D (Underdrive) one-way clutch is not operating
• U/D (Underdrive) brake worn
N
R time lag is longer• Line pressure is too low
• Reverse clutch worn
• 1st and reverse brake worn
• U/D (Underdrive) brake worn
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HYDRAULIC TEST
1. PERFORM HYDRAULIC TEST
(a) Measure the line pressure.
NOTICE:
• Perform the test at the normal operating ATF
(Automatic Transmission Fluid) temperature:
50 to 80
C (122 to 176F).
• The line pressure test should always be
carried out in pairs. One technician should
observe the conditions of wheels or wheel
stoppers outside the vehicle while the other
is performing the test.
• Be careful to prevent SST hose from
interfering with the exhaust pipe.
• This Check must be conducted after checking
and adjusting engine.
• Perform under condition that A/C is OFF.
• When conducting stall test, do not continue
more than 10 seconds.
(1) Warm up the ATF (Automatic Transmission
Fluid).
(2) Lift the vehicle up.
(3) Remove the engine under cover.
(4) Connect the intelligent tester together with the
CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle
interface module) to the DLC3.
(5) Remove the test plug A on the transaxle case
front left side and install the SST.
SST 09992-00095 (09992-00231, 09992-
00271)
NOTICE:
There is a difference in installation point
between D position and R position.
(6) Start the engine.
(7) Using intelligent tester, shift to D position and
hold 3rd gear by active test, and measure the
line pressure in idling.
Specified line pressure:
(8) Turn the ignition switch off.
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Condition
D position kPa (kgf / cm2, psi)
Idling372 to 412 kPa
(3.8 to 4.2 kgf/cm
2, 54 to 60 psi)
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(9) Disconnect the connector of the transmission
wire.
HINT:
Disconnect the connector only when performing
the D position stall test.
(10)Start the engine.
(11)Firmly depress the brake pedal, shift to the D
position, depress the accelerator pedal all the
way down and check the line pressure while the
stall test is performed.
Specified line pressure:
(12)Turn the ignition switch off.
(13)Remove the SST, install the test plug A.
(14)Remove the test plug B, install the SST and
start engine.
SST 09992-00095 (09992-00231, 09992-
00271)
(15)Connect the transmission wire connector,
depress the brake pedal firmly, shift to the R
position and check that the line pressure while
the engine is idling and during the stall test.
Specified line pressure:
(16)Remove the SST, install the test plug B.
(17)Clear the DTC.
Evaluation:
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Condition
D position kPa (kgf / cm2, psi)
Stall test931 to 1,031 kPa
(9.5 to 10.5 kgf/cm
2, 135 to 150 psi)
Condition
R position kPa (kgf / cm
2, psi)
Idling672 to 742 kPa
(6.9 to 7.6 kgf/cm
2, 97 to 108 psi)
Stall test1,768 to 1,968 kPa
(18.0 to 20.1 kgf/cm
2, 256 to 285 psi)
Problem Possible cause
Measured values are higher than specified in all positions• Shift solenoid valve SLT defective
• Regulator valve defective
Measured values are lower than specified in all positions• Shift solenoid valve SLT defective
• Regulator valve defective
• Oil pump defective
• U/D (Underdrive) direct clutch defective
Pressure is low in the D position only• D position circuit fluid leak
• Forward clutch defective
Pressure is low in the R position only• R position circuit fluid leak
• Reverse clutch defective
• 1st and reverse brake defective
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TRANSMISSION
U151E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
COMPONENTS
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