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AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CTRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLECLClutch System
MTManual Transaxle
ATAutomatic Transaxle
CVTCVT
DDRIVELINE/AXLEFAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGPSPower Steering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belts
SRSSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)
IBODYBLBody, Lock & Security System
GWGlasses, Window System & Mirrors
RFRoof
EIExterior & Interior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
JAIR CONDITIONERMTCManual Air Conditioner
KELECTRICALSCStarting & Charging System
LTLighting System
DIDriver Information System
WWWiper, Washer & Horn
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
AVAudio Visual, Navigation & Telephone System
ACSAuto Cruise Control System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
LMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)
INFOID:0000000006444569
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000006444570
Unit: mm (in)
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Brake SpecificationsINFOID:0000000006444567
HR16DE
Market United States and Canada
Tire size P185/65R15, P195/55R16P185/65R14
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum
– 2° 0 ′ 30" (– 2.01 °)– 2° 1 ′ 0" (– 2.02 °)
Nominal – 1° 30 ′ 30" (– 1.51 °)– 1° 31 ′ 0" (– 1.52 °)
Maximum – 1° 0 ′ 30" (– 1.01 °)– 1° 1 ′ 0" (– 1.02 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A - B)
Minimum
–1.0 mm (–0.039 in) –2.3 mm –(0.091 in)
Nominal 3.0 mm (0.118 in) 1.7 mm (0.067 in)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.276 in) 5.7 mm (0.224 in)
Angle (left or right,
each side)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum
–0° 2 ′ 30" (–0.04 °)– 0° 6 ′ 0" (–0.10 °)
Nominal 0° 8 ′ 30" (0.14 °)0 ° 5 ′ 0" (0.08 °)
Maximum 0° 19 ′ 0" (0.32 °)0 ° 15 ′ 30" (0.26 °)
SEIA0363E
Tire size P185/65R14P185/65R15P195/55R16
Market United States
and Canada United States
CanadaUnited States
Front (Hf) 677 (26.65)685 (26.97)685 (26.97)686 (27.01)
Rear (Hr) 681 (26.81)682 (26.85)683 (26.89)683 (26.89)
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MR18DE
TypeWith ABS or VDC/TCS/ABSWithout ABS
Front brake Brake model AD22VK
Cylinder bore diameter 53.97 mm (2.125 in)
Pad
Length × width × thickness 11 5 . 0 m m
× 41.0 mm × 9.0 mm
(4.528 in × 1.614 in × 0.354 in)
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 260 mm × 22.0 mm (10.24 in × 0.866 in)
Rear brake Brake model LT20
Cylinder bore diameter 15.87 mm (0.625 in)17.46 mm (0.687 in)
Drum inner diameter 203 mm (7.992 in)
Master cylinder Cylinder bore diameter 22.22 mm (0.875 in)
Brake booster Booster model C255
Diaphragm diameter 255 mm (10.04 in)
Recommended brake fluid DOT 3
Front brake Brake modelCLZ25VF
Cylinder bore diameter 57.2 mm (2.252 in)
Pad
Length × width × thickness 125.6 mm
× 48.0 mm × 9.5 mm
(4.945 in × 1.890 in × 0.374 in)
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 280 mm × 24.0 mm (11.02 in × 0.945 in)
Rear brake Brake model LT23
Cylinder bore diameter 19.06 mm (0.750 in)
Drum inner diameter 228.6 mm (9.000 in)
Master cylinder Cylinder bore diameter 23.81 ± 0.015 mm (0.937 ± 0.001 in)
Brake booster Booster model C255
Diaphragm diameter 255 mm (10.04 in)
Recommended brake fluid DOT 3
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Brake Pedal
INFOID:0000000006444568
Unit: mm (in)
Front Disc BrakeINFOID:0000000006444565
Unit: mm (in)
Unit: mm (in)
Brake pedal free height (H) (from dash panel top surface) A/T, CVT model 172.4 - 182.4 (6.79 - 7.18)
M/T model 162.3 - 172.3 (6.39 - 6.78)
Brake pedal full stroke (S) 133 (5.24)
Clearance between the pedal stopper and threaded end of stop lamp switch (C
1) and ASCD cancel
switch (C
2), if equipped 0.74 - 1.96 (0.0291 - 0.0772)
AWFIA0557ZZ
Brake model
AD22VK
Brake pad Standard thickness (new) 9.0 (0.354)
Repair limit thickness 2.0 (0.079)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new)
22.0 (0.866)
Repair limit thickness 20.0 (0.787)
Runout limit 0.07 (0.0028)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or less
Brake model CLZ25VF
Brake pad Standard thickness (new)
9.5 (0.374)
Repair limit thickness 2.0 (0.079)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new)
24.0 (0.945)
Repair limit thickness 22.0 (0.866)
Runout limit (measured at 10.0 mm (0.394 in) inside the disc edge 0.07 (0.0028)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or less
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Rear Drum BrakeINFOID:0000000006444566
Unit: mm (in)
Unit: mm (in)
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000006444564
Brake modelLT 2 0
Brake lining Standard thickness (new)
4.0 (0.157)
Repair limit thickness 1.5 (0.059)
Drum Standard inner diameter (new)
203 (7.992)
Repair limit inner diameter 204.5 (8.051)
Brake model LT 2 3
Brake lining Standard thickness
(new) 4.0 (0.157)
Repair limit thickness 1.5 (0.059)
Drum Standard inner diameter (new)
228.6 (9.000)
Repair limit inner diameter 230.0 (9.055)
DescriptionCapacity (Approximate)
Liter US measure Imp measure
Fuel 50.013 1/4 gal 11 gal
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter
change
HR16DE
3.03 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
MR18DE 4.14 3/8 qt 3 5/8 qt
Without oil filter
change HR16DE
2.83 qt2 1/2 qt
MR18DE 3.94 1/8 qt 3 3/8 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) HR16DE
3.53 3/4 qt 3 1/8 qt
MR18DE 4.95 1/8 qt 4 3/8 qt
Cooling system
(with reservoir at max level) HR16DE
6.36 5/8 qt 5 1/2 qt
MR18DE 6.87 1/4 qt 6 qt
Manual transaxle fluid (MTF) 5MT
2.65 1/2 pt 4 5/8 pt
6MT 2.04 1/4 pt 3 1/2 pt
Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) HR16DE
7.78 1/8 qt 6 3/4 qt
MR18DE 7.98 3/8 qt 7 qt
CVT fluid RE0F08B6.97 1/4 qt 6 1/8 qt
Brake and clutch fluid —— —
Multi-purpose grease —— —
Windshield washer fluid 4.54 3/4 qt 4 qt
Air conditioning system refrigerant 0.45 ± 0.05 kg 0.99 ± 0.11 lb 0.99 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system oil MR18DE - Type
1
and HR16DE
120 m
4.1 fl oz
4.2 fl oz
MR18DE - Type
2 100 m
3.4 fl oz
3.5 fl oz
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................5
INDEX FOR DTC ............................................ .....5
Alphabetical Index ............................................... ......5
DTC No. Index ..........................................................5
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................7
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
7
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
7
Precaution for On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System
of A/T and Engine .....................................................
8
Precaution .................................................................8
Service Notice or Precaution .....................................9
PREPARATION ..................................................11
Special Service Tool ........................................... ....11
Commercial Service Tool ........................................14
A/T FLUID ...........................................................17
Checking A/T Fluid ..................................................17
Changing A/T Fluid .................................................17
A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning .......................................18
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM ....................................21
Cross-Sectional View ..............................................21
Shift Mechanism .................................................. ....22
TCM Function ..........................................................30
CAN Communication ...............................................31
Input/Output Signal of TCM .....................................31
Line Pressure Control .............................................32
Shift Control ........................................................ ....33
Lock-up Control .......................................................34
Engine Brake Control (Overrun Clutch Control) ......35
Control Valve ....................................................... ....37
Centrifugal Cancel Mechanism ...............................37
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ......39
Introduction ......................................................... ....39
OBD-II Function for A/T System ..............................39
One or Two Trip Detection Logic of OBD-II ......... ....39
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) ..................39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ............................41
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ....................................42
DTC Inspection Priority Chart ..................................42
Fail-Safe ..................................................................42
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair .......................................................
43
A/T Electrical Parts Location ...................................49
Circuit Diagram ........................................................50
Inspections Before Trouble Diagnosis .....................51
Road Test ................................................................55
Check Before Engine Is Started ..............................56
Check at Idle ............................................................56
Cruise Test - Part 1 .................................................58
Cruise Test - Part 2 .................................................61
Cruise Test - Part 3 .................................................62
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs ........64
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/Releas-
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Symptom Chart ........................................................65
TCM Terminal and Reference Value .......................75
CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION) .......... ....77
Diagnosis Procedure without CONSULT-III ............82
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT ...........................87
Description ........................................................... ....87
On Board Diagnosis Logic .......................................87
Possible Cause ........................................................87
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................87
Wiring Diagram - AT - CAN .....................................88
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................89
P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH A ...90
Description ...............................................................90
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .................................................................... ....
90
On Board Diagnosis Logic .......................................90
Possible Cause ........................................................90
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................90
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SOLENOID .........148
Description .......................................................... ..148
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ................................................................... ..
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................148
Possible Cause .....................................................148
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................148
Wiring Diagram - AT - OVRCSV ...........................149
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................150
Component Inspection ..........................................151
VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL ...............................153
Description .......................................................... ..153
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ................................................................... ..
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................153
Possible Cause .....................................................153
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................153
Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSMTR ...........................154
Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..155
BATT/FLUID TEMP SEN .................................156
Description .......................................................... ..156
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ................................................................... ..
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................156
Possible Cause .....................................................156
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................156
Wiring Diagram - AT - BA/FTS ..............................157
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................158
Component Inspection ..........................................160
INPUT SPEED SENSOR A ..............................162
Description .......................................................... ..162
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ................................................................... ..
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................162
Possible Cause .....................................................162
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................162
Wiring Diagram - AT - PT/SEN .............................163
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................164
CONTROL UNIT (RAM), CONTROL UNIT
(ROM) ...............................................................
167
Description .......................................................... ..167
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................167
Possible Cause .....................................................167
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................167
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................167
MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT ..................................................................
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Wiring Diagram - AT - MAIN ............................... ..168
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................169
TR SW, OD SW AND CLOSED THROTTLE,
WIDE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION SIGNAL
CIRCUIT ......................................................... ..
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CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ................................................................... ..
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TCM Terminal and Reference Value .....................171
Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..171
Component Inspection ...........................................175
SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR CIRCUIT ........176
Description .............................................................176
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .................................................................... ..
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Diagnosis Procedure .............................................176
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS ....177
Wiring Diagram - AT - NONDTC ...........................177
OD OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On ........180
Engine Cannot Be Started in "P" and "N" Position ..182
In "P" Position, Vehicle Moves Forward or Back-
ward When Pushed ...............................................
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In "N" Position, Vehicle Moves ..............................183
Large Shock "N" → "R" Position .......................... ..184
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in "R" Position ..185
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in "D", "2" or "1"
Position ................................................................ ..
186
Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1 .......................187
A/T Does Not Shift: D1→ D2or Does Not Kick-
down: D
4→ D2 ..................................................... ..189
A/T Does Not Shift: D2→ D3 ................................ ..190
A/T Does Not Shift: D3→ D4 ................................ ..192
A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up ........................... ..193
A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition ...................194
Lock-up Is Not Released .......................................195
Engine Speed Does Not Return to Idle (Light
Braking D
4→ D3) ................................................. ..196
A/T Does Not Shift: D4→ D3, When OD OFF ...... ..197
A/T Does Not Shift: D3→ 22, When Selector Lever
"D" → "2" Position ............................................... ..
198
A/T Does Not Shift: 22→ 11, When Selector Lever
"2" → "1" Position ................................................ ..
199
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate by Engine Brake ... ..201
TCM Self-Diagnosis Does Not Activate .................204
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM .............................206
Description .............................................................206
Shift Lock System Parts Location ..........................207
Wiring Diagram - AT - SHIFT ................................208
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................208
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE ..........212
Removal and Installation .......................................212
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM ............................213
A/T Shift Selector Removal and Installation ........ ..213
A/T Shift Selector Disassembly and Assembly ......216
Shift Selector Handle Removal and Installation ....216
Adjustment of A/T Position ....................................217
Checking of A/T Position .......................................217
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE ..............................219
Removal and Installation .......................................219
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ..................................222
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators ...........222
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Transmission Range Switch ..................................225
Output Speed Sensor ............................................227
Input Speed Sensor ...............................................228
Differential Side Oil Seal ........................................229
AIR BREATHER HOSE ...................................232
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..232
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ..............................233
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..233
OVERHAUL .................................................... .237
Component .......................................................... ..237
Oil Channel ............................................................250
Location of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings and
Thrust Washers .....................................................
253
Location of Snap Rings .........................................255
DISASSEMBLY .............................................. .257
Disassembly ........................................................ ..257
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS ..............275
Manual Shaft ....................................................... ..275
Oil Pump ................................................................278
Control Valve Assembly ........................................281
Control Valve Upper Body .....................................290
Control Valve Lower Body ................................... ..294
Reverse Clutch ......................................................297
High Clutch ............................................................302
Forward and Overrun Clutches .............................307
Low & Reverse Brake ............................................314
Rear Internal Gear and Forward Clutch Hub .........318
Output Shaft, Output Gear, Idler Gear, Reduction
Pinion Gear and Bearing Retainer .........................
322
Band Servo Piston Assembly ................................331
Final Drive .............................................................337
ASSEMBLY .....................................................344
Assembly (1) ........................................................ ..344
Adjustment (1) (For HR16DE Engine Models) ..... .345
Adjustment (1) (For MR18DE Engine Models) .....349
Assembly (2) .........................................................355
Adjustment (2) .......................................................360
Assembly (3) .........................................................363
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................
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General Specification ........................................... .373
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs .....373
Vehicle Speed at When Lock-up Occurs/Releases
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Stall Speed ............................................................374
Line Pressure ........................................................374
Adjusting shims, Needle Bearings, Thrust Wash-
ers and Snap Rings ..............................................
374
Control Valves .......................................................375
Accumulator ..........................................................376
Clutches and Brakes .............................................376
Final Drive .............................................................378
Planetary Carrier ...................................................378
Oil Pump ...............................................................378
Input Shaft .............................................................378
Reduction Pinion Gear ..........................................378
Band Servo ...........................................................378
Output Shaft ..........................................................379
Bearing Retainer ...................................................379
Total End Play ...................................................... .379
Reverse Clutch End Play ......................................379
Removal and Installation .......................................379
Shift Solenoid Valves ........................................... .379
Solenoid Valves ....................................................380
A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor ..............................380
Output Speed Sensor ...........................................380
Dropping Resistor .................................................380
Input Speed Sensor ..............................................380
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