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Line Pressure Check

Table 1: Line Pressure Test Result
Table 2: Line Pressure Test Diagnosis

Time Lag Test

    Note: 

       • In this test, be sure to wait for at least one minute after moving the select lever back to N range before starting the next measurement.
       • Be sure to take the measurement when the engine is fully warmed up.

  1. After checking the automatic transmission (AT) level, block the front and rear wheels securely and depress the floor brake.
  2. Start the engine and move the select lever from N to D. Using a stop watch, measure the time it takes from this point until shift shock is felt.
  3. Similarly, measure the time lag from N to R range.

Time Lag

Result

Problem Cause

N - D Range = 1.0 Second

Time lag in shifting from N to D exceeds the specified level.

    • Low Clutch Slip
    • One-Way Clutch Slip
    • Damage of the Clutch Piston Oil Seal
    • Low Line Pressure

N - R Range = 1.0 Second

Time lag in shifting from N to R exceeds the specified level.

    • Low and Reverse Brake Slip
    • Reverse Clutch Slip
    • Damage of the Brake or Clutch Piston Oil Seal
    • Low Line Pressure

Oil Pressure Test

Special Tools

    • DT-46450-01 Oil Pressure Gauge
    • DT-50046 Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .


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  1. Check the ATF level and condition. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check .
  2. Turn the engine OFF.
  3. Remove the line pressure test hole plug (1).
  4. Install the DT-46450-01 oil pressure gauge and DT-50046 oil pressure gauge adapter to the oil pressure inspection hole in the transmission case.
  5. Warning: Keep the brakes applied at all times in order to prevent unexpected vehicle motion. Personal injury may result if the vehicle moves unexpectedly.

  6. Chock the front and rear wheels and apply the parking brake fully.
  7. Note: 

       • Ensure that the ATF does not leak after installing the oil pressure gauge.
       • Do not hold the stall condition for longer than 5 seconds at a time. Be sure to cool the transmission, idling for at least 30 seconds before starting the next test.

  8. Start the engine and depress the foot brake. Measure the oil pressure in D and R ranges when idling, and when the engine has stalled.
  9. Compare the line pressure test results with the line pressure results in the following table. If the line pressure is not a specified one, refer to the line pressure test diagnosis in this procedure for further evaluation.
  10. Turn the engine OFF.
  11. Remove the DT-46450-01 oil pressure gauge and DT-50046 oil pressure gauge adapter.
  12. Install the line pressure test hole plug (1).

Line Pressure Test Result

Engine Operation

D Range

R Range

Idling

461 kPa (67 psi)

587 kPa (85 psi)

Stall

1170 kPa (170 psi)

1491 kPa (216 psi)

Line Pressure Test Diagnosis

Result

Probable Cause

D Range

R Range

    • Higher than the specified oil pressure when idling
    • Higher than the specified oil pressure when the engine has stalled

Faulty valve body

    • Lower than the specified oil pressure when idling
    • Lower than the specified oil pressure when the engine has stalled
    • Faulty oil pump
    • Damaged low clutch piston oil seal
    • Damaged reverse clutch piston oil seal
    • Damaged low and reverse brake piston oil seal
   


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