Automatic Transmission Unit: Inspection
- INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the magnets, and use them to collect steel particles.
- Carefully look at the foreign matter and particles in the pan and on the magnets to anticipate the type of wear you will find in the transmission.
- Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and clutch plate wear
- Brass (non-magnetic): bushing wear
- INSPECT NO. 2 1 -WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Hold the reverse clutch hub and turn the No. 2 1-way clutch assembly.
- Check that the No. 2 1-way clutch assembly turns freely clockwise and locks when turned counterclockwise.
- INSPECT NO. 3 BRAKE DISC
- Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even slight damage.NOTE: Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.
- Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even slight damage.
- INSPECT NO. 3 BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.
Standard free length:
15.72 mm (0.619 in.)
- Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.
- INSPECT FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
- Using a feeler gauge, measure the front planetary pinion gear thrust clearance.
Standard clearance:
0.2 to 0.60 mm (0.008 to 0.024 in.)
Maximum clearance:
0.65 mm (0.026 in.)
If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the front planetary gear assembly.
- Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter of the front planetary gear bushing.
Maximum inside diameter:
57.48 mm (2.263 in.)
If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the front planetary gear.
- Using a feeler gauge, measure the front planetary pinion gear thrust clearance.
- INSPECT 1 -WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Install the 1-way clutch assembly onto the 1-way clutch inner race.
- Hold the 1-way clutch inner race and turn the 1-way clutch assembly.
- Check that the 1-way clutch assembly turns freely counterclockwise and locks when turned clockwise.
- Remove the 1-way clutch assembly from the 1-way clutch inner race.
- INSPECT NO. 1 BRAKE DISC
- Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even slight damage.NOTE: Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.
- Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even slight damage.
- INSPECT BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.
Standard free length:
17.05 mm (0.671 in.)
- Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.
- INSPECT NO. 2 BRAKE DISC
- Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even slight damage.NOTE: Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.
- Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even slight damage.
- INSPECT NO. 2 BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.
Standard free length:
17.45 mm (0.687 in.)
- Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.
- INSPECT CENTER PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
- Using a feeler gauge, measure the center planetary gear pinion thrust clearance.
Standard clearance:
0.12 to 0.68 mm (0.005 to 0.027 in.)
Maximum clearance:
0.73 mm (0.029 in.)
If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the center planetary gear assembly.
- Using a feeler gauge, measure the center planetary gear pinion thrust clearance.
- INSPECT NO. 3 1-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Hold the rear planetary ring gear flange sub assembly and turn the 1-way clutch assembly.
- Check that the 1-way clutch assembly turns freely counterclockwise and locks when turned clockwise.
- INSPECT REAR PLANETARY RING GEAR FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter of the rear planetary ring gear bushing.
Maximum inside diameter:
32.18 mm (1.2667 in.)
If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the rear planetary ring gear.
- Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter of the rear planetary ring gear bushing.
- INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
- Using a dial indicator, check the intermediate shaft runout.
Maximum runout:
0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
NOTE: If the bend exceeds the specification, replace the intermediate shaft with a new one. - Using a micrometer, check the outer diameter of the intermediate shaft positions shown in the diagram.
Standard diameter:
A:
25.962 to 25.975 mm (1.022 to 1.023 in.)
B:
25.962 to 25.975 mm (1.022 to 1.023 in.)
C:
32.062 to 32.075 mm (1.262 to 1.263 in.)
D:
32.062 to 32.075 mm (1.262 to 1.263 in.)
Minimum diameter:
A:
25.912 mm (1.020 in.)
B:
25.912 mm (1.020 in.)
C:
32.012 mm (1.260 in.)
D:
32.012 mm (1.260 in.)
NOTE: If the outer diameter is outside the standard, replace the intermediate shaft with a new one.
- Using a dial indicator, check the intermediate shaft runout.
- INSPECT NO. 4 BRAKE DISC
- Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even slight damage.NOTE: Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.
- Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even slight damage.
- INSPECT REAR PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
- Using a feeler gauge, measure the rear planetary gear pinion thrust clearance.
Standard clearance:
0.2 to 0.6 mm (0.008 to 0.024 in.)
Maximum clearance:
0.65 mm (0.026 in.)
If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the planetary gear assembly.
- Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter of the rear planetary gear bushing.
Maximum inside diameter:
20.075 mm (0.7904 in.)
If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the rear planetary gear assembly.
- Using a feeler gauge, measure the rear planetary gear pinion thrust clearance.
- INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.
Standard free length:
23.74 mm (0.9347 in.)
- Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.
- INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF FIRST AND REVERSE BRAKE
- Make sure the 1st and reverse brake pistons move smoothly when applying and releasing the compressed air into the transmission case.
- INSPECT NO. 1 PISTON STROKE OF BRAKE PISTON
- Make sure the No. 1 brake piston moves smoothly when applying and releasing the compressed air into the transmission case.
- INSPECT INDIVIDUAL PISTON OPERATION INSPECTION
- Check the operating sound while applying compressed air into the oil holes indicated in the illustration.
HINT:
When inspecting the O/D direct clutch, use the C3 accumulator piston holes indicated in the illustration. If there is no sound, disassemble and check the installation condition of the parts.
- No. 2 clutch (C2)
- No. 3 clutch (C3)
- No. 1 clutch (C1)
- No. 3 brake (B3)
- No. 1 brake (B1)
- No. 2 brake (B2)
- No. 4 brake (B4)
- Check the operating sound while applying compressed air into the oil holes indicated in the illustration.