Special Tool(s)
SPECIAL TOOLS TABLE
| Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool |
NOTE:
Do not raise the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) by stalling the engine, internal transaxle damage will occur.
NOTE:
Clear all DTCs first.
NOTE:
When installing a new transmission, Transmission Control Module (TCM) or reflashing the TCM
, the initialized learned values will need to be carried out.
NOTE:
This procedure cannot be carried out if the transmission fluid is not within the correct temperature specification.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Install the scan tool.
- Monitor and note the engagement and shift harshness.
- With the engine idling, monitor the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT). The TFT should be between 66°C-110°C (151°F-230°F).
- With a foot on the brake, move the selector lever to NEUTRAL and hold for 3 seconds. Then move the selector lever to DRIVE and hold for 3 seconds. Carry this out 5 times. Then move the selector lever to PARK.
- With a foot on the brake, move the selector lever to NEUTRAL and hold for 3 seconds. Then move the selector lever to REVERSE and hold for 3 seconds. Carry this out 5 times. Then move the selector lever to PARK.
- Drive the vehicle and monitor the scan tool.
- Drive the vehicle with the throttle opening between 20-25%. Drive until the vehicle reaches 6th gear, not to exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Then release the accelerator and coast to a stop within 60 seconds. Carry this out 10 times.
- If engagements and/or shifts are harsh, repeat steps 4 through 8 one more time.