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ROAD TEST
1. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
(a) Based on the result of the customer problem
analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. If the
problem is that the transaxle does not shift up, shift
down, or the shift point is too high or too low,
conduct the following road test referring to the
automatic shift schedule and simulate the problem
symptoms.
2. ROAD TEST
NOTICE:
Perform the test at the ATF temperature 50 to 80
C
(122 to 176
F) in the normal operation.
(a) D position test:
Shift into the D position and fully depress the
accelerator pedal and check the following points.
(1) Check up-shift operation.
Check that 1
2, 2 3, 3 4 and 4 5th up-
shifts take place, and that the shift points
conform to the automatic shift schedule (See
page SS-24).
HINT:
5th Gear Up-shift Prohibition Control
• Engine coolant temperature is 55
C (131F)
or less and vehicle speed is at 80 km/h (176
mph) or less.
• ATF temperature is -2
C (28F) or less.
4th Gear Up-shift Prohibition Control
• Coolant temperature is 47
C (117F) or less
and vehicle speed is at 55 km/h (34 mph) or
less.
5th and 4th Gear Lock-up Prohibition Control
• Brake pedal is depressed.
• Accelerator pedal is released.
• Coolant temperature is 60
C (140F) or less.
(2) Check for shift shock and slip.
Check for shock and slip at the 1
2, 2 3, 3
4 and 4 5th up-shifts.
(3) Check for abnormal noise and vibration.
Drive in the D position lock-up or 5th gear, and
check for abnormal noises and vibration.
HINT:
The check for the cause of abnormal noise and
vibration must be done very thoroughly as it
could also be due to loss of balance in the
differential, torque converter clutch, etc.
(4) Check kick-down operation.
Check that the possible kick-down vehicle speed
limits for 2nd to 1st, 3rd to 2nd, 4th to 3rd, 5th to
4th kick-downs conform to those indicated on
the automatic shift schedule while driving
through all gears with the shift lever in the D
position (See page SS-24).
(5) Check abnormal shock and slip at kick-down.
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TRANSMISSION
U151E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
COMPONENTS
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
(See page DS-6)
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for
2WD)
HINT:
(See page DS-6)
6. REMOVE TRANSAXLE HOUSING OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, pull out the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
7. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER
OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, pull out the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TRANSAXLE HOUSING OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011)
Oil seal installation depth:
-0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.020 to 0.020 in.)
(b) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
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2. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER
OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
SST 09223-15020, 09950-70010 (09951-07150)
Oil seal installation depth:
-0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.020 to 0.020 in.)
(b) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
(See page DS-17)
4. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for
2WD)
HINT:
(See page DS-17)
5. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
6. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
7. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See page
AX-123)
8. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
9. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT:
(See page BC-82)
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28. INSPECT INPUT SHAFT ENDPLAY
HINT:
(See page AX-200)
29. REMOVE TRANSAXLE HOUSING
(a) Remove the 16 bolts.
(b) Tap on the circumference of the transaxle housing
with a plastic hammer to remove the transaxle
housing from the transaxle case.
NOTICE:
The differential may be accidentally removed
when the transaxle housing is removed.
30. REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 7 bolts and oil pump from the transaxle
case.
31. REMOVE THRUST NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING
(a) Remove the thrust needle roller bearing from the
underdrive planetary gear assembly.
32. REMOVE THRUST BEARING UNDERDRIVE RACE
NO.2
(a) Remove the thrust bearing underdrive race No.2
from the underdrive planetary gear assembly.
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33. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the differential gear assembly from the
transaxle case.
34. REMOVE OVERDRIVE BRAKE GASKET
(a) Remove the 2 overdrive brake gaskets from the
transaxle case.
35. REMOVE FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the forward clutch assembly from the
transaxle case.
(b) Remove the thrust needle roller bearing from the
forward clutch.
36. REMOVE MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH HUB
(a) Remove the thrust needle roller bearing, multiple
disc clutch hub, thrust needle roller bearing and
thrust bearing race No.1 from the transaxle case.
37. INSPECT MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH CLUTCH HUB
HINT:
(See page AX-197)
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79. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE OUTPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL
RING
(a) Remove the oil seal ring from the transaxle housing.
80. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LUBE APPLY TUBE
(a) Remove the bolt, transaxle apply tube clamp and
differential gear lube apply tube from the transaxle
housing.
NOTICE:
Do not bend the tubes.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH HUB
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter
of the forward clutch hub bushing
Standard inside diameter:
23.025 to 23.046 mm (0.9065 to 0.9073 in.)
Maximum inside diameter:
23.09 mm (0.9091 in.)
NOTICE:
Check the contact surface of the bushing in the
direct clutch shaft. If any scratch or
discoloration is found, replace the direct clutch
sub-assembly with a new one.
If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum,
replace the forward clutch hub with a new one.
2. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC NO.2
(a) Check if the sliding surfaces of the disc, plate and
flange are worn or burnt.
If necessary, replace them.
NOTICE:
• If the lining of the disc comes off or discolors,
or if a part of the groove is worn, replace all
discs.
• Before installing new discs, immerse them in
ATF for at least 15 minutes.
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2. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LUBE APPLY TUBE
(a) Install the differential gear lube apply tube and
transaxle apply tube clamp with the bolt to the
transaxle housing.
Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Make sure to insert the pipe to the stopper.
3. INSTALL TRANSAXLE CASE NO.1 PLUG
(a) Install 2 new O-rings to the 2 transaxle case No.1
plugs.
(b) Install the 2 transaxle case No.1 plugs to the
transaxle rear cover.
Torque: 7.4 N*m (75 kgf*cm, 65 in.*lbf)
4. INSTALL UNDERDRIVE OUTPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL
RING
(a) Coat a new oil seal ring with ATF and install it to the
transaxle housing.
MarkFront Race Diameter
Inside / Outside mm (in.)Thrust Bearing Diameter
Inside / Outside mm (in.)Rear Race Diameter
Inside / Outside mm (in.)
A - 57.2 (2.252) / 84.96 (3.3449) 56.4 (2.220) / 83.0 (3.268)
B - 37.73 (1.4854) / 58.0 (2.283) -
C - 33.85 (1.3327) / 52.2 (2.055) -
D 24.94 (0.982) 23.5 (0.925) / 44.0(1.732) -
E - 36.3 (1.429) / 51.93 (2.044) 34.5 (1.358) / 48.35 (1.904)
F 34.35 (1.352) / 56.57 (2.227) 32.45 (1.278) / 56.48 (2.223) -
G 40.15 (1.581) / 59.25 (2.333) 38.65 (1.522) / 59.79 (2.354) 38.65 (1.522) / 59.25 (2.332)
H - 53.6 (2.110) / 69.6 (2.740) -
I 33.02 (1.3) / 45.8 (1.803) 31.85 (1.254) / 57.3 (2.256) -
J - 24.79 (0.976) / 39.5 (1.555) 23.6 (0.929) / 37.95 (1.494)
K - 56.3 (2.216) / 75.96 (2.991) -
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