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ROAD TEST
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 TM-162, "
Cruise Test - Part 2".
NO >> Record the malfunction and go to TM-162, "
Cruise Test - Part 2".
Cruise Test - Part 2INFOID:0000000005148732
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 >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 2.
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-265, "
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 >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 3.
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-265, "
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 >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 4.
4.CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 → D4 AND ENGINE BRAKE
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. Go to TM-162, "
Cruise Test - Part 3".
NO >> Record the malufunction and go to TM-162, "
Cruise Test - Part 3".
Cruise Test - Part 3INFOID:0000000005148733
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 >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 2.
2.CHECK ENGINE BRAKE
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Check engine brake.
Does engine braking effectively reduce speed in 1
1 position?
YES >> Check malfunction phenomena to repair or replace malfunctioning part. Refer to TM-121, "Symp-
tom Table".
NO >> 1. Record the malfunction. 2. Check malfunction phenomena to repair or replace malfunctioning part. Refer to TM-121,
"Symptom Table".
Vehicle Speed When Shifting GearsINFOID:0000000005148734
Refer to TM-265, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs".
Vehicle Speed When Performing and Releasing Complete Lock-upINFOID:0000000005148735
Refer to TM-266, "Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/Releases".
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TM-164
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A/T POSITION
A/T POSITION
Adjustment of A/T PositionINFOID:0000000005148736
1. Loosen nut of control cable.
2. Place the manual lever and selector lever in “P” position.
3. Push the control cable in the direction 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.
Checking of A/T PositionINFOID:0000000005148737
With the selector lever in the “P” position, turn t he ignition switch to the ON position with the engine OFF.
Confirm that the following conditions apply.
• The selector lever can be shifted from the “P” position only when the brake pedal is depressed.
• The selector lever stops at each position with the f eel 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 selector lever matches the position shown by the shift position indicator and the A/
T body.
• The back-up lamps illuminate only when the selector lever is placed in the “R” position.
• The back-up lamps do not illuminate when the selector lever is pushed against the “R” position when in the “P” or “N” position.
• The engine can only be started with the select or lever in the “P” and “N” positions.
• The A/T is locked completely when in the “P” position. Control cable nut : 14.5 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
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SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEMTM-165
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SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM
A/T Shift Selector Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005148738
REMOVAL
1. Remove A/T finisher. Refer to IP-19, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect A/T shift selector control cable.
3. Disconnect A/T shift selector harness connector.
4. Remove control device assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Be careful of the following:
• After installation is completed, adjust and check A/T position. Refer to TM-164, "
Adjustment of A/T Position",
TM-164, "
Checking of A/T Position".
1. Select lever knob 2. A/T console finisher3. A/T shift selector assembly
4. Position lamp 5. A/T shift selector control cable 6. Lock plate
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TM-166
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AIR BREATHER HOSE
AIR BREATHER HOSE
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005402587
REMOVAL and INSTALLATION
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.
REMOVAL
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A. Set air breather hose with
paint mark at upper side B. Clip (set securely to bracket)
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4WD
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Make sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on each air breather hose caused by folding or
bending when installing it.
1. Install each air breather hose into the breather tube (4). Set each air breather hose with paint mark facing upward.
• A/T breather hose (1)
• Transfer breather hose (2)
• Actuator/transfer motor breather hose (3)
• Paint marks (A)
2. Install actuator/transfer motor air breather hose (1) and transfer air breather hose (2) on clip (A) with the paint mark (B) facing
upward.
• :Front
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1. Breather tube 2. Clip A3. Clip B
4. Clip C 5. Clip D6. Actuator
7. Air breather hose clamp 8. Clip E 9. Transfer motor
10. Breather tube (transfer) Vehicle front
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TM-168
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AIR BREATHER HOSE
3. Install clip (B) on actuator/transfer motor air breather hose (1)
and transfer air breather hose (2) with the paint mark (A)
matched.
• :Front
4. Install actuator/transfer motor air breather hose (1) and transfer air breather hose (2) on clip (B) and clip (C) with the paint mark
(A) and (D) facing upward.
• :Front
5. Install the actuator air breather hose into the actuator (case con- nector) until the hose end reaches the base of the tube. Set
actuator air breather hose with paint mark facing leftward.
6. Install clip (B) on transfer motor air breather hose (2) and trans- fer air breather hose (1) with the paint mark (A) matched.
• :Front
7. Install the transfer air breather hose into the breather tube (transfer, metal connector) until the hose end reaches the base
of the tube. Set transfer air breather hose with paint mark facing
upwards.
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8. Install the transfer motor air breather hose into the transfer motor (case connector) until the hose end reaches the end of
the curved section. Set transfer motor air breather hose with
paint mark facing leftward.
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