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ROAD TEST
YES >> Enter a check mark at “In “P” Position Vehicle Moves When Pushed” on the diagnostics work-sheet, then continue the road test.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK “N” POSITION FUNCTIONS
1. Start the engine.
2. Move selector lever to “N” position.
3. Release the parking brake.
Does vehicle move forward or backward?
YES >> Enter a check mark at “In “N” Position Vehicle Moves” on the diagnostics worksheet, then con- tinue the road test.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK SHIFT SHOCK
1. Engage the brake.
2. Move selector lever to “D” position.
When the transmission is shifted from
“N” to “D”, is there an excessive shock?
YES >> Enter a check mark at “Large Shock ("N" to "D" Position) on the diagnostics worksheet, then con-
tinue the road test.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6.CHECK “R” POSITION FUNCTIONS
1. Engage the brake.
2. Move selector lever to “R” position.
3. Release the brake for 4 to 5 seconds.
Does the vehicle creep backward?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In "R" Position” on the diagnostics
worksheet, then continue the road test.
7.CHECK “D” POSITION FUNCTIONS
Inspect whether the vehicle creeps forward when the transmission is put into the “D” position.
Does the vehicle creep forward in the
“D” positions?
YES >> Go to TM-190, "Cruise Test - Part 1", TM-192, "Cruise Test - Part 2", and TM-193, "Cruise Test -
Part 3".
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle Does Not Cr eep Forward in "D" Position” on the diagnostics work-
sheet, then continue the road test.
Cruise Test - Part 1INFOID:0000000001696161
1.CHECK STARTING OUT FROM D1
1. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes to warm up the engine oil and ATF. Appropriate temperature for the ATF: 50 - 80° C (122 - 176°F)
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move selector lever to “P” position.
4. Start the engine.
5. Move selector lever to “D” position.
6. Press the accelerator pedal about half way down to accelerate the vehicle.
With CONSULT-III
Read off the gear positions.
Starts from D1?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle Cannot be St arted From D1” on the diagnostics worksheet, then
continue the road test.
2.CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 → D2
Press down the accelerator pedal about half way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D1 → D2) at the appropri-
ate speed.
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• Refer to TM-291, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs".
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.
Does the A/T shift-up D1
→ D2 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “A/T Does Not Shift: D1 → D2” on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue
the road test.
3.CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 → D3
Press down the accelerator pedal about half way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D2 → D3) at the appropri-
ate speed.
• Refer to TM-291, "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs".
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.
Does the A/T shift-up D2
→ D3 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “A/T Does Not Shift: D2 → D3” on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue
the road test.
4.CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 → D4
Press down the accelerator pedal about half way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D3 → D4) at the appropri-
ate speed.
• Refer to TM-291, "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs".
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.
Does the A/T shift-up D3
→ D4 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “A/T Does Not Shift: D3 → D4” on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue
the road test.
5.CHECK SHIFT-UP D4 → D5
Press down the accelerator pedal about half way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D4 → D5) at the appropri-
ate speed.
• Refer to TM-291, "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs".
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.
Does the A/T shift-up D4
→ D5 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “A/T Does Not Shift: D4 → D5” on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue
the road test.
6.CHECK LOCK-UP
When releasing accelerator pedal from D5, check lock-up from D5 to L/U.
• Refer to TM-291, "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs".
With CONSULT-III
Select “TCC SOLENOID 0.00A” with the “MAIN SIGNAL” mode for A/T.
Does it lock-up?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up” on the diagnostics worksheet, then con-
tinue the road test.
7.CHECK LOCK-UP HOLD
Does it maintain lock-up status?
YES >> GO TO 8.
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ROAD TEST
NO >> Enter a check mark at “A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition” on the diagnostics worksheet, thencontinue the road test.
8.CHECK LOCK-UP RELEASE
Check lock-up cancellation by depressing brake pedal lightly to decelerate. With CONSULT-III
Select “TCC SOLENOID 0.00A” with the “MAIN SIGNAL” mode for A/T.
Does lock-up cancel?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Lock-up Is Not Released” on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
9.CHECK SHIFT-DOWN D5 → D4
Decelerate by pressing lightly on the brake pedal. With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position and engine speed.
When the A/T shift-down D5
→ D4, does the engine speed drop smoothly back to idle?
YES >> 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Go to Cruise test - Part 2 (Refer to AT 58).
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Engine Speed Does Not Return to Idle” on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test. Go to Cruise test - Part 2 (Refer to AT 58).
Cruise Test - Part 2INFOID:0000000001696162
1.CHECK STARTING FROM D1
1. Move selector lever the “D” position.
2. Accelerate at half throttle. With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position.
Does it start from D1?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1” on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
2.CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 → D2
Press the accelerator pedal down all the way and ins pect whether or not the transmission shifts up (D1 → D2)
at the correct speed.
• Refer to TM-291, "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs".
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position and vehicle speed.
Does the A/T shift-up D1
→ D2 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle Does Not Shift: D1 → D2” on the diagnostics worksheet, then con-
tinue the road test.
3.CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 → D3
Press the accelerator pedal down all the way and ins pect whether or not the transmission shifts up (D2 → D3)
at the correct speed.
• Refer to TM-291, "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs".
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position and vehicle speed.
Does the A/T shift-up D2
→ D3 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle Does Not Shift: D2 → D3” on the diagnostics worksheet, then con-
tinue the road test.
4.CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 → D4 AND ENGINE BRAKE
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When the transmission changes speed D3 → D4, return the accelerator pedal.
Does the A/T shift-up D3
→ D4 and apply the engine brake?
YES >> 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. See TM-193, "
Cruise Test - Part 3".
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle Does Not Shift: D3 → D4” on the diagnostics worksheet, then con-
tinue the road test.
Cruise Test - Part 3INFOID:0000000001696163
1.CHECK SHIFT-DOWN
During D
5 driving, move gear selector from D → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1.
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position.
Is downshifting correctly performed?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle does not shift” at the corresponding position (5th → 4th, 4th → 3rd,
3rd → 2nd, 2nd → 1st) on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
2.CHECK ENGINE BRAKE
Does engine braking effectively reduce speed in 1
1 position?
YES >> 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Carry out the self-diagnostics. Refer to TM-32, "
CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)".
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake” on the diagnostics work- sheet, then continue trouble diagnosis.
Vehicle Speed When Shifting GearsINFOID:0000000001696164
Refer to TM-193, "Vehicle Speed When Shifting Gears".
Vehicle Speed When Performing and Releasing Complete Lock-upINFOID:0000000001696165
Refer to TM-193, "Vehicle Speed When Performing and Releasing Complete Lock-up".
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TM-194
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A/T POSITION
A/T POSITION
Checking of A/T PositionINFOID:0000000004917429
With the shift selector in the “P” position, turn the ignition switch to the ON position with the engine OFF.
Confirm that the following conditions apply.
• The shift selector can be shifted from the “P ” position only when the brake pedal is depressed.
• The shift selector stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the posi-
tions.
• There is no excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
• The actual position of the shift selector matches the position shown by the shift position indicator and the A/
T body.
• The back-up lamps illuminate only when the shift selector is placed in the “R” position.
• The back-up lamps do not illuminate when the shift selector is pushed against the “R” position when in the
“P” or “N” position.
• The engine can only be started with the shift selector in the “P” and “N” positions.
• The A/T is locked completely when in the “P” position.
Adjustment of A/T PositionINFOID:0000000004917428
1. Loosen nut of control cable.
2. Place the transmission range switch and shift selector in “P”
position.
3. Push the control cable in the di rection shown with a force of 9.8
N (1kg, 2.2 lb), and release it. This is in the natural state, tighten
control cable nut to specifications.
Control cable nut : 14.5 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
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SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEMTM-195
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SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM
A/T Shift Selector Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000004917430
REMOVAL
1. Remove negative battery terminal. Refer to PG-73, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove A/T finisher. Refer to IP-19, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect A/T shift control cable.
4. Disconnect A/T shift selector harness connector.
5. Remove A/T shift selector assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Be careful of the following:
• After installation is completed, adjust and check A/T position.
1. Shift selector handle 2. A/T finisher3. A/T shift selector assembly
4. Position lamp 5. A/T shift control cable 6. Lock plate
LCIA0348E
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TM-196
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SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM
Checking of A/T Position
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1. Place shift selector in “P” position, and turn ignition switch ON (engine stop).
2. Make sure shift selector can be shifted to other than “P” position when brake pedal is depressed. Also make sure shift selector
can be shifted from “P” position only when brake pedal is
depressed.
3. Move the shift selector and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
4. Confirm the shift selector stop s at each position with the feel of
engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check
whether or not the actual position the shift selector is in matches
the position shown by the shift position indicator and the trans-
mission body.
5. The method of operating the shift selector to individual positions correctly should be as shown.
6. Confirm the back-up lamps illuminate only when shift sele ctor is placed in the “R” position. Confirm the
back-up lamps does not illuminate when shift selector is pushed against “R” position in the “P” or “N” posi-
tion.
7. Confirm the engine can only be started with the shift selector in the “P” and “N” positions.
8. Make sure transmission is locked completely in “P” position.
Adjustment of A/T PositionINFOID:0000000004917431
1. Loosen nut of control cable.
2. Place transmisson range switch and shift selector in “P” position.
3. After pushing the control cable in the direction shown with a force of 9.8 N·m (1kg-m, 2.2 ft-lb), release it. This is in the natu-
ral state, tighten control cable nut to specifications.
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Control cable nut : 14.5 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
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AIR BREATHER HOSETM-197
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AIR BREATHER HOSE
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000004917433
VK56DE Models 2WD
CAUTION:
• Install air breather hose with paint mark at upper side.
• When installing the air breather hose, do not crush or block by folding or bending the hose.
• When inserting the hose to the tran smission tube, be sure to insert it fully until its end reaches the
tube bend portion.
• Make sure clip is securely installed to bracket.
VK56DE Models 4WD
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