TOYOTA CAMRY V20 1986 Service Information

TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW±CHART (A540H)
HINT:
wIf diagnostic code Nos. 44, 61, 62, 63, 73 or 74 are output, the overdrive OFF indicator light will
begin to blink immediately to warn the driver.
However, an impact or shock may cause the blinking to stop; but the code will still be retained in
the ECT ECU memory until canceled out.
wThere is no warning for diagnostic code No. 64.
wIn the event of a simultaneous malfunction of both vehicle and rear speed sensors, no diagnostic
code will appear and the fail±safe system will not function. However, when driving in the D range,
the transaxle will not up±shift from first gear, regardless of the vehicle speed.
1. Diagnostic code 44 (Rear speed sensor circuitry)
Check continuity between ECT ECU NC
Check continuity between ECT ECU
connector RR+ terminal and RR± terminal.
(See page AT±217)
Check continuity between ECT ECU
connector FR+ terminal and FR± terminal.
(See page AT±217)
Check wiring between ECT ECU and vehicle
speed sensor. Check wiring between ECT ECU and rear
wheel speed sensor.
2. Diagnostic code 61 (Vehicle speed sensor circuitry)Repair or replace rear wheel speed
sensor. Check rear wheel speed sensor.
(See page AT±221)
Check vehicle speed sensor.
(See page AT±221)Repair or replace vehicle
speed sensor. Substitute another ECT ECU. Substitute another ECT ECU.
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Remove the oil pan and check resistance of lock±
up solenoid valve connector and body ground.
Resistance: 11 ± 15 W Remove the oil pan and check resistance of
No. 2 solenoid valve connector and body ground.
Resistance: 11 ± 15 W Remove the oil pan and check resistance of
No. 1 solenoid valve connector and body ground.
Resistance: 11 ± 15
5. Diagnostic code 64 (Lock±up solenoid valve circuitry)4. Diagnostic code 63 (No. 2 solenoid valve circuitry)3. Diagnostic code 62 (No. 1 solenoid valve circuitry)
Replace No. 1 and No. 2 solenoid
valves.
HINT: No. 1 and No. 2 solenoid valves
make a set.Replace No. 1 and No. 2 solenoid
valves.
HINT: No. 1 and No. 2 solenoid
valves make a set
Check resistance of lock±up solenoid valve at
ECT ECU connector. (See page AT±219) Check resistance of No. 1 solenoid valve at
ECT ECU connector. (See page AT±219)
Check resistance of No. 2 solenoid valve at
ECT ECU connector. (See page AT±219)
Check wiring between lock±up solenoid valve and
ECT ECU.Check wiring between No. 1 solenoid valve and
ECT ECU.
Check wiring between No. 2 solenoid valve and
ECT ECU.
Replace lock±up solenoid valve. Substitute another ECT ECU.
Substitute another ECT ECU.
Substitute another ECT ECU.
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6. Diagnostic code 73 (No. 1 center differential control solenoid valve circuitly)
Replace No. 1 and No. 2 center differ-
ential control solenoid valves.
HINT: No. 1 and No. 2 center differen-
tial control solenoid valves make a
set. Check resistance of No. 2 center differential con-
trol solenoid valve connector and body ground.
Resistance: 11 ± 15 Check resistance of No. 1 center differential control
solenoid valve connector and body ground.
Resistance: 11 ± 15 WReplace No. 1 and No. 2 center differ-
ential control solenoid valves.
HINT: No. 1 and No. 2 center differen-
tial control solenoid valves make a
set.
Check resistance of No. 2 center differential control
solenoid valve at ECT ECU connector.
(See page AT±219) Check resistance of No. 1 center differential control
solenoid valve at ECT ECU connector.
(See page AT±219)
7. Diagnostic code 74 (No. 2 center differential control solenoid valve circuitly)
Check wiring between No. 2 center differential con-
trol solenoid valve and ECT ECU. Check wiring between No. 1 center differential con-
trol solenoid valve and ECT ECU. Substitute another ECT ECU.
Substitute another ECT ECU.
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Preliminary Check
1. CHECK TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL
HINT:
The vehicle must have been driven so that the engine
and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.
(Fluid temperature: 158 ± 176
°F or 70 ± 80°C)
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking brake.
(b) With the engine idling, shift the shift lever into all
positions from P to L position and return to P position.
HINT: Depress the brake pedal.
(e) Pull out the transaxle dipstick and wipe it clean.
(d) Push it back fully into the tube.
(e) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range.
If the level is at the low side, add fluid.
Fluid type: A540E ATF DEXRON
II
A540H ATF Type T (08886±00405) or equivalent
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
2. (A540H)
CHECK TRANSFER OIL LEVEL
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking brake.
(b) Pull out the transfer dipstick and wipe it clean.
(e) Push it back fully into the tube.
(d) Pull it out and check the oil level as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Oil type: Transaxle oil E50 (08885±80206), AP GL5,
SAE 75W ± 90 or equivalent
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
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Capacity:
Dry fill: 7.0 liter (7.4 US qts, 6.2 Imp. qts)
Drain and refill:
3.3 liter (3.5 US qts, 2.9 Imp. qts)
(d) Start the engine and shift the selector into all positions
from P through L and then shift into P.
(e) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid
up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
(f) Check the fluid level with the normal fluid temperature
(158 ± 1765 F or 70 ± 805C) ±and add as
necessary.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
5. (A540H)
REPLACE TRANSFER OIL
(a) Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
(b) Install the drain plug.
(e) Add new oil through the filler tube.
SST 09043±38100
Oil type: Transaxle oil E50 (08885±80206) or
equivalent
Recommended oil:
Oil grade API GL±5
Viscosity SAE 75W ± 90 or 80W ± 90
Above ±18
°C (0°F) SAE 90W
below ±18°C (0°F) SAE 80W
NOTICE: 0.7 liter (0.74 US qts, 0.62 Imp. qts)
(d) Check the oil level and add as necessary.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
3. CHECK FLUID CONDITION
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
4. REPLACE TRANSAXLE FLUID
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
(a) Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
(b) Install the drain plug.
(c) Add new fluid through the filler tube.
SST 09043±38100
(A540E)
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON
ll
Capacity:
Dry fill: 5.9 liters (6.2 US qts, 5.2 Imp. qts)
Drain and refill:
2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)
(A540H)
Fluid type: ATF Type T (08886±00405) or
equivalent
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S. INSPECT AND ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE
(a) Depress the accelerator pedal all the way and check that
the throttle valve opens fully.
HINT: If the valve does not open fully, adjust the accelera-
tor cable.
(b) Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
(c) Measure the distance between the end of the boot and
stopper on the cable.
Standard distance: 0 ± 1 mm (0 ± 0.04 in.)
If the distance is not standard, adjust the cable by the ad-
justing nuts.
7. INSPECT AND ADJUST SHIFT CABLE
When shifting the shift lever from the ±N position to other
positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly and
accurately to each position and that the position indicator
correctly indicates the position.
If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry
out the following adjustment procedures.
(a) Loosen the swivel nut on manual shift lever.
(b) Push the manual lever fully toward the right side of the ve-
hicle.
(c) Return the lever two notches to NEUTRAL position.
(d) Set the shift lever to N.
(e) While holding the lever lightly toward the R range side,
tighten the swivel nut.
8. ADJUST NEUTRAL START SWITCH
If the engine will start with the shift selector in any range
other than N or P range, adjustment is required.
(a) Loosen the neutral start switch bolts and set the shift se-
lector to the N range.
(b) Align the groove and neutral basic line.
(c) Hold in position and tighten the bolts.
Torque: 55 kg±cm (48 in.±lb, 5.4 N±m)
9. INSPECT IDLE SPEED IN RANGE)
Idle speed: 700 rpm
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Manual Shifting Test
HINT: With this test, it can be determined whether the
trouble lies within the electrical circuit or is a mechani-
cal problem in the transaxle.
1. DISCONNECT SOLENOID WIRE
2. INSPECT MANUAL DRIVING OPERATION
Check that the shift and gear positions correspond
with the table below.
HINT: If the L, 2 and D range gear positions are diffi-
cult to distinguish, perform the following road test.
wWhile driving, shift through the L, 2 and D ranges,
Check that the gear change corresponds to the
shift position.
If any abnormality is found in the above test, the
problem lies in transaxle itself.
3. CONNECT SOLENOID WIRE
Shift position
Gear
positionP
range 2
range
range D
rangeR
range
Pawl
Lock Reverse O/D
O/D1 st
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Mechanical System Tests
STALL TEST
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle and engine by measuring
the stall speeds in the D and R ranges.
CAUTION:
wPerform the test at normal operation fluid temperature (122 ± 176°F or 50 ± 80°C).
wDo not continuously run this test longer than 5 seconds.
wTo ensure safety, conduct this test in a wide, clear, level area, which provides good traction.
wThe stall test should always be carried out in pairs. One should observe the conditions of wheels
or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is performing the test.
MEASURE STALL SPEED
(a) Chock the front and rear wheels.
(b) Connect a tachometer to the engine.
(c) Fully apply the parking brake.
(d) Step down strongly on the brake pedal with your left foot.
(e) Start the engine.
(f) Shift into the D range. Step all the way down on the accelerator pedal with your right foot. Quickly
read the stall speed at this time.
Stall speed: A540E (2VZ±FE) 2,450
+150 rpm
A540H (3S±FE) 2,320
+150 rpm
(g) Perform the same test in R range.
EVALUATION
(a) If the stall speed is the same for both ranges without the rear wheels rotating but lower than specified
value:
wEngine output may be insufficient
wStartor one±way clutch is not operating properly
(b) If the stall speed in D range is higher than specified:
wLine pressure too low
wForward clutch slipping
wNo. 2 one±way clutch not operating properly
wO/D one±way clutch not operating properly
(e) If the stall speed in R range is higher than specified:
wLine pressure too low
wDirect clutch slipping
wFirst and reverse brake slipping
wO/D one±way clutch not operating properly
(d) If the stall speed in both R and D ranges are higher than specified:
wLine pressure too low
wImproper fluid level
wO/D one±way clutch not operating properly
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TIME LAG TEST
If the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there will be a certain time elapse or lag before
the shock can be felt. This is used for checking the condition of the O/D direct clutch, forward
clutch, direct clutch and first and reverse brake.
NOTICE: .
wPerform the test at normal operating fluid temperature (122 ± 176°F or 50 ± 80°C).
wBe sure to allow one minute interval between tests.
wMake three measurements and take the average value.
MEASURE TIME LAG
(a) Fully apply the parking brake.
(b) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
Idle speed (N range): 700 rpm (A540E and A540H)
(c) Shift the shift lever from N to D position. Using a stopwatch, measure the time it takes from shifting
the lever until the shock is felt.
Time lag: Less than 1.2 seconds.
(d) In the same manner, measure the time lag for N ± R.
Time lag: Less than 1.5 seconds.
EVALUATION
(a) If N ± D time lag is longer than specified:
wLine pressure too low
wForward clutch worn
wO/D one±way clutch not operating properly
(b) If N ± R time lag is longer than specified:
wLine pressure too low
wDirect clutch worn
wFirst and reverse brake worn
wO/D one±way clutch not operating properly
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HYDRAULIC TEST
PREPARATION
(a) Warm up the transaxle fluid.
(b) Remove the transaxle case test plug and connect the hydraulic pressure gauge.
SST 09992±00094 (Oil pressure gauge)
NOTICE:
wPerform the test at normal operating fluid temperature (122 ± 176°F or 50 ± 80°C)
wThe line pressure test should always be carried out in pairs. One should observe the conditions of
wheels or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is performing the test.
MEASURE LINE PRESSURE
(a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock the four wheels.
(b) Start the engine and check idling rpm.
(c) Step down strongly on the brake pedal with your left foot and shift into D range.
(d) Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.
(e) Press the accelerator pedal all the way down. Quickly read the highest line pressure when engine
speed reaches stall speed.
(f) In the same manner, perform the test in R range.
(A540E)
kg/cm2 (psi, kPa)
Line pressure
D rangeR range
Idling
IdlingStallStall
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