oil change ISUZU TROOPER 1995 Owner's Manual

DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E2-131
CHART C-2C
IDLE AIR CONTROL (lAC) SYSTEM CHECK
CD • IGNITION "OFF", CONNECT IDLE AIR CONTROL (lAC) DRIVER* TO lAC VALVE. • SET PARKING BRAKE, BLOCK WHEELS, AIR CONDITIONING "OFF".
• IDLE ENGINE IN PARK (A/T) OR NEUTRAL (MIT). • INSTALL "SCAN TOOL" AND DISPLAY REVOLUTION PER MINUTE (RPM). • WITH lAC DRIVER, EXTEND AND RETRACT lAC VALVE. • ENGINE SPEED SHOULD DECREASE AND INCREASE AS lAC IS CYCLED.
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1 I • RPM CHANGES I NO RPM CHANGE I
I I • RPM SHOULD CHANGE SMOOTHLY
WITH EACH • CHECK lAC PASSAGES.
I FLASH OF THE lAC DRIVER LIGHT FROM 700 RPM • IF OK, REPLACE lAC.
TO ABOUT 1500 RPM. DOES IT?
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• INSTALL APPROPRIATE lAC NODE LIGHT* IN • CHECK lAC PASSAGES.
l ENGINE CONTROL MODULE HARNESS. • IF OK, REPLACE lAC. ®
• CYCLE lAC
DRIVER AND NODE LIGHTS.
• BOTH LIGHTS SHOULD CYCLE RED AND GREEN BUT NEVER "OFF" AS RPM IS CHANGED OVER
ITS RANGE. DO THEY?
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USING THE OTHER CONNECTOR ON THE lAC
FOR: DRIVER
PIGTAIL, CHECK RESISTANCE
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FAULTY CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTACTS. ACROSS
lAC COILS.
• OPEN CIRCUITS INCLUDING CONNECTIONS. •
SHOULD BE 40 TO 80 OHMS BETWEEN lAC
• CIRCUITS SHORTED TO GROUND OR VOLTAGE. TERMINALS "A" TO "B" AND "C" TO "D".
• FAULTY ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CONNECTION I OR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
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• CHECK RESISTANCE BETWEEN lAC I REPLACE lAC VALVE I TERMINALS "B" AND "C" AND "A" AND RETEST. AND "D". • SHOULD BE INFINITE.
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AC DRIVER AND NODE LIGHT REQUIRED. * I J lAC VALVE AND CIRCUIT OK. I REPLACE lAC VALVE J 37027 FROM KENT-MOORE, INC. REFER TO "DIAGNOSTIC AIDS" ON AND RETEST. FACING~
~ CLEAR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES AND CONFIRM "CLOSED LOOP" OPERATION AND NORMAL "CHECK ENGINE" MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP OPERATION.
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6E2-138 DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
SECTION C4
ELECTRONIC IGNITION (EI) SYSTEM/IGNITION CONTROL (IC)
CONTENTS
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E2-138
Purpose
............................ 6E2-138
Operation
........................... 6E2-138
Results of Incorrect Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 6E2-139
How diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 42 is
Determined ........................ 6E2-139
Diagnosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 6E2-139
Diagnostic
trouble code (DTC) 12 . . . . . . . . . 6E2-139
On-Vechicle Service . .

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Electronic Ignition (EI) Assembly .......... 6E2-139
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor ......... 6E2-140
Ignition Coil
.......................... 6E2-140
Ignition Control
Module (ICM) ............ 6E2-140
Ignition
Timing ....................... 6E2-140
Chart
C-4D-1 Electronic Ignition (EI) misfire
at
Idle .............................. 6E2-142
Chart C-4D-2 Electronic Ignition (EI) misfire
Under Load .......................... 6E2-144
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
The Electronic Ignition (EI) system controls fuel
combustion by providing a spark to ignite the
compressed
air/fuel mixture at the correct time. To
provide improved engine performance,
fuel economy,
and
control of exhaust emissions, the Engine Control
Module
(ECM) controls spark advance timing with the
Ignition Control (IC) system.
OPERATION
The "EI" is a "waste spark" system in which 2 plugs are
fired
simultaneously from one coil. The spark plugs are
paired
to a coil, so that when both fire, one cylinder is
on the compression stroke and the other is on exhaust.
There is
Iitie resistance across the plug gap on the
exhaust stroke, so the
plug requires very little voltage
to fire, thereby providing the other plug (compression)
with maximum available voltage.
The system uses a magnetic Crankshaft Position (CKP)
sensor which protrudes into the block, within
approximately .050" of the crankshaft reluctor. The
reluctor is a special wheel cast on the crankshaft that
has seven machined
slots, six of which are equally
spaced 60° apart). The seventh slot is spaced 1 oo from
one
of the other slots. As the reluctor rotates with the
crankshaft, the
slots change the magnetic field of the
sensor, causing
an induced voltage pulse.
By counting the time between pulses, the Ignition
Control Module (ICM)
can recognize the pulse of the
seventh
slot (sync pulse). Based on this sync pulse, the
module sends the reference signal to the ECM to
calculate CKP (used to fire coils in correct sequence)
and engine speed.
To
properly control timing, the ECM relies on the
following information:
• Engine load (manifold absolute pressure or
vacuum).
• Atmospheric (barometric) pressure.
• Engine temperature.
• Intake air temperature.
• CKP
• Engine speed (revolution per minute).
The ignition
control system consisits of the "EI"
assembly (coils, module,
and CKP sensor), ECM and
connecting wires. These circuits
perform the following
functions:
• "EI" reference
The CKP sensor sends a signal to the ICM which
generates a reference
pulse which is sent to the
ECM. The ECM uses this signal to calculate CKP
and engine speed (also used to trigger the
injector).
• Reference ground (GND)
This wire is GNd through the module and makes
sure the GNd circuit has no
voltage drop between
the
ICM and the ECM, which if open, could affect
performance.
• Bypass
At about 400 revolution per minute, the ECM
applies 5 volts to this circuit to switch spark timing
control from the ICM to the ECM. An open or
grounded bypass circuit
will set a diagnostic
trouble code 42 and the engine will run at base
timing,
plus a small amount of advance built into
the
ICM.
• IGNITION CONTROL (IC)
The ECM uses this circuit (when bypass voltage is
applied) to trigger the "EI" module. The ECM uses
the
CKP to base its calculation of the amount of
spark advance needed under present engine
conditions.
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7A-2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30-E)
Valve Body Assembly (Adapter Case) ....... 7A-168 Third Clutch and Sprag Unit ....................... 7A-195
Transmission Control
Module (TCM) ......... 7A-169 Third Clutch .................................................. 7A-196
Speed Sensor (Extension Housing) ............ 7A-169 Sprag
Unit ....................................................
7A-198
Transmission
Oil Temperature Sensor Second
Clutch .............................................. 7A-199
(Adapter Case) ..........................................
7A-170 3-4 Accumulator Piston ............................... 7A-200
Front Oil Seal (Converter Housing) ............ 7A-170 Reverse Clutch Piston and Center
Rear
Oil Seal (Extension Housing) ............. 7A-171 Support ..................................................... 7 A-202
Unit Repair ........................................................ 7A-173 Overrun Clutch and Turbine Shaft ............. 7A-204
Transmission (4L30-E) ................................. 7A-173 Main Data and Specifications ......................... 7 A-207
Converter Housing and Oil Pump General
Specifications ................................. 7 A-207
Assembly .................................................. 7 A-189 Torque
Specifications .................................. 7A-208
Oil
Pump ....................................................... 7A-190 Special Tools .................................................... 7A-211
Main Case Valve Body ................................. 7A-191 4L30-E Parts List.. ............................................. 7A-213
Adapter Case Valve Body ............................ 7A-193 Hydraulic
Circuit Diagram .......... End of This Manual
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 4L30-E is a 4-speed fully-automatic transmission.
It uses a microcomputer as a control unit to judge
running conditions
including throttle opening rate
and vehicle speed, then
it sets the shifting point in
the
optimum timing so that best driving performance
can be achieved.
In addition, the built-in shift mode select function can
select three shift modes according to the driver's
preference.
• Normal mode-Normal shift pattern.
• Winter mode-Starts in 3rd gear to reduce
slippage on ice
or snow.
• Power mode has a delayed upshift for when
more powerful acceleration is required.
Also, the built-in fail-safe
function ("backup mode")
assures driving performance even if the vehicle
speed sensor,
throttle signal or any solenoid fails.
Further, the self-diagnostic
function conducts diag­
nosis in a short time when the control system fails,
thus improving serviceability.
The major features of 4L30-E are as follows:
• A compact structure consisting of 2 sets of
planetary gears and flat torque converter.
• Electronic control selects the optimum shift
mode according
to the driving conditions.
• Electronic control maintains the optimum hy­
draulic pressure for clutch, band brake as well as
transmission so that shift feeling is improved.
• Two sets of planetary gears reduce friction of
power train.
Also, a lock-up mechanism in the torque con­
verter reduces fuel consumption.
• Wide gear ratio and high torque rate of torque
converter provide
excellent starting perform­
ance.
MODEL YEAR 1994-95 CHANGES
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) for ISUZU
TROOPER
models equipped with 4L30-E is changed
from "BOSCH" to "DELCO ELECTRONICS"
manufacture.
The main differences
which will be encountered
while servicing concerned vehicles are as follows:
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC):
DTC's are changed: For example, DTC for
transmission gear error will be as follows depending
on the TCM unit:
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On the "DELCO" unit (1994-95) ......... DTC 61
-On the "BOSCH" unit (1993-prior) ..... DTC 41
TCM Pin Connector:
The pin connector is changed. Therefore the
connections
to be made for troubleshooting also
change.
Shift Alteration when TECH 1 Tool is connected
toTCM:
SHIFTS WILL BE HARSH WHEN TECH 1 IS
CONNECTED.
Connection of TECH 1 automatically forces maximum
line pressure during shifts only.
Normal line pressure checks at idle and stall spe
can be carried out.
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1. SHIFT CONTROL
The transmission gear is shifted according to the
shift pattern selected by the driver.
~ In shifting gears, the gear ratio is controlled by the
ON/ OFF signal using the 1-2/3-4 shift solenoids and
the 2-3 shift solenoid.
2. BAND APPLY CONTROL
The band apply is controlled when in the 3-2
downshift (engine overrun prevention) and the
garage shift (shock control).
The band
apply solenoid is controlled by the signal
from the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to regulate
the
flow of the oil.
3. TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL
The clutch ON/OFF is controlled by moving the
converter clutch valve through shifting Torque
Converter Clutch
(TCC) solenoid using the ON/OFF
signal.
4. LINE PRESSURE CONTROL
The throttle signal allows the current signal to be
sent
to the force motor. After receiving the current
signal, the force motor activates the pressure
regulator valve to regulate the line pressure.
5. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
Several malfunction displays can be stored in the
Transmission Control Module (TCM) memory, and
read
out of it afterward.
The serial data lines, which are required for the
testing of the final assembly and the coupling to
other electronic modules, can be regulated by this
function.
6 FAIL-SAFE MECHANISM
If there is a problem in the transmission system, the
TCM will go into a "backup" mode. The vehicle can
still be driven, but the driver must use the gear
lever to shift gears.
7. TORQUE MANAGEMENT CONTROL
The TCM sends the absolute spark advance signal
to the Engine Control Module (ECM) while the
transmission is being shifted, to control the engine
spark timing in compliance with the vehicle running
condition to reduce the shocks caused by the
change of speed.
8. ATF WARNING CONTROL
The oil temperature sensor detects the ATF oil
temperature to control the oil temperature warning,
TCC and the winter mode.
9. ABS CONTROL
When the select lever is at "L" or "R" range, a
signal is sent
to the ABS controller as one of the
ABS control conditions.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30-E) 7A-7

7 A-20 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30-E)
CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID
LEVEL AND CONDITION
Checking fluid level and condition (color and odor)
at
regular intervals will provide early diagnosis
information about the transmission. This inform­
ation may be used to correct a condition that, if not
detected early, could result in major transmission
repairs.
IMPORTANT: When new, automatic transmission
fluid is red in color. As the vehicle is driven, the
transmission
fluid will begin to look darker in color.
The
color may eventually appear light brown.
A DARK
brown color with burnt odor may indicate
excessive
fluid deterioration and signal a need for
fluid change.
FLUID LEVEL
When adding
or changing fluid, use only DEXRON
®-Ill.
Refer to the Maintenance and Lubrication (Section 0
of this manual) for maintenance information and
servicing
interval.
\f CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFILL
Overfilling will cause foaming, loss ~f fluid,
abnormal shifting and possible damage to
the transmission.
1. Start engine and drive vehicle until normal AfT
oil operating temperature is reached:
NOTE: The automatic transmission fluid level
must be checked with the vehicle at normal
A/T oil operating temperature: 75 TO 85°C
(167 TO 185°F) MEASURED WITH TECH1 SCAN
TOOL.
Temperature will greatly affect transmission
fluid level.
If the vehicle is not at normal AfT oil operating
temperature and the proper checking
procedures are
not followed, the result could
be a false reading of the fluid level indicator
and
an incorrect adjustment of the fluid level.
2. Park vehicle on level ground.
3. Move gear selector to "Park".
4. Apply parking brake and block wheels.
5. Allow vehicle to idle for 3 minutes with all
accessories turned off.
6. Check fluid level with engine running at idle:
Fluid should
be in "HOT" area on AfT dipstick
(Fig. 7A-6).
Check also color and condition (Refer to next
page.)
Hot
Cold ---IIU 0
0
Min
Dipstick
Fig. 7A-6
\f CAUTION:
DO NOT CHECK FLUID LEVEL UNDER THESE
CONDITIONS: •
At high ambient temperature above 30°C
(86°F).
Immediately after driving at sustained highway
speeds.
• In heavy city traffic during hot weather.
If vehicle is towing a trailer.
If the vehicle has been operated under these
conditions,
shut the engine off and allow the
vehicle to "cool" for thirty (30) minutes. After the
cool-down period, restart the vehicle and continue
from step 2 above.
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7A-102 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30-E)
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC) 34
BAND APPLY SOLENOID SHORT TO GROUND OR OPEN
This DTC flashes the CHECK TRANS indicator and
sets the BACKUP
MODE.
Circuit Description:
• The band apply solenoid is a normally open
solenoid
which controls the flow of fluid for brake
band
application. The Transmission Control
Module (TCM) uses Pulse Width Modulation
(PWM) and changes the duty cycle to control the
solenoid. The
TCM turns the solenoid ON
(energized) and OFF (de-energized) at a constant
frequency. The length
of time the solenoid is
energized
during each ON/OFF cycle is called the
pulse
width. By varying or "modulating" the
pulse
width, the solenoid output pressure is
changed.
Since the solenoid is normally closed,
increasing the pulse width increases the duty
cycle and decreases the output pressure. PWM
control provides smooth band application
without an accumulator. The band is only
applied in first and second gears.
• In the event of an electrical failure (open), the
solenoid regulates at the
maximum oil flow (0%
duty cycle).
• The solenoid is activated by a current. This
current is produced
by applying a voltage to one
side (the High side) and a
ground to the other
side (low side).
• The High Side Driver (HSD) is a circuit of the TCM
that acts as a switch between the solenoids and
the
supply voltage. The High side of the solenoid
is
permanently supplied with voltage, except in
BACKUP
MODE or when Ignition is OFF the HSD
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• The TCM continually monitors the splenoid
connection
to its low Side Driver (LSD) for either
low or high voltage. The LSD is a circuit of the
TCM that acts as a switch between the solenoid
and
ground. When the solenoid is commanded
ON the TCM is switching the solenoid to ground.
• There are two tests of the LSD: when the engine
is cranked (DTC82) and
when the ignition is
turned ON (DTC34).
• When the ignition is turned ON, and before the
engine is cranked, the TCM activates the shift
solenoids (1-2/3-4, 2-3 and Band) to check for
short circuits or open circuits. To do so the gear
is set
to 4th, 3rd, 1st, 1st with band apply, 4th
with no HSD. Each one of the 5 tests requires
0.15 second. If the engine is cranked before the
end
of all tests, the remaining tests are not done.
Diagnostic Aids:
• This diagnostic is an electrical test done by the
TCM.
• Detection conditions:
CD The solenoid low side connected to TCM
terminal A9 is shorted to ground or open.
@ The test is only done when ignition is ON.
@ Engine Speed <480 RPM (not cranked) and
Output Speed= 0 RPM.
® The condition needs to be present for 0.15 to
0.75 second after ignition switch ON.
•
Action after the detection time: BACKUP MODE.
•
Recovery conditions: To recover, do an IGNITION
CYCLE.
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7A-116 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30-E)
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 44
BAND APPLY SOLENOID SHORT TO PLUS
This DTC flashes the CHECK TRANS indicator and
sets the BACKUP
MODE.
Circuit Description:
• The band apply solenoid is a normally open
solenoid which controls the flow of fluid for brake
band
application. The Transmission Control
Module (TCM) uses Pulse Width Modulation
(PWM) and changes the duty cycle to control the
solenoid. The TCM turns the solenoid ON
(energized) and OFF (de-energized) at a constant
frequency. The
length of time the solenoid is
energized
during each ON/OFF cycle is called the
pulse width. By varying or "modulating" the
pulse width, the solenoid output pressure is
changed.
Since the solenoid is normally closed,
increasing the pulse width increases the duty
cycle and decreases the output pressure. PWM
control provides smooth band application
without an accumulator. The band is only applied
in first and second gears.
• In the event of an electrical failure (open), the
solenoid regulates at the maximum oil flow (0%
duty cycle).
•
The solenoid is activated by a current. This
current is produced by
applying a voltage to one
side (the High side) and a
ground to the other
side (low side).
• The High Side Driver (HSD) is a circuit of the TCM
that acts as a switch between the solenoids and
the
supply voltage. The High side of the solenoid
is permanently supplied with voltage, except in
BACKUP
MODE or when ignition is OFF the HSD
H-7
is turned OFF.
• The TCM continually monitors the solenoid
connection to its Low Side Driver (LSD) for either
low or high voltage. The LSD is a circuit of the
TCM
that acts as a switch between the solenoid
and ground. When the solenoid is commanded
ON the TCM is switching the solenoid to ground.
• There are two tests of the LSD: when the engine
is cranked (DTC82) and
when the ignition is
turned
ON (DTC44).
• When the ignition is turned ON, and before the
engine is cranked, the TCM activates the
shift
solenoids (1-2/3-4, 2-3 and Band) to check for
short circuits or open circuits. To do so the gear
is set
to 4th, 3rd, 1st, 1st with band apply, 4th
with no HSD. Each one of the 5 tests requires
0.15 second. If the engine is cranked before the
end
of all tests, the remaining tests are not done.
Diagnostic Aids:
• This diagnostic is an electrical test done by the
TCM.
• Detection conditions:
CD The solenoid Low side connected to TCM
termin.al A9 is shorted to voltage.
@ The test is only done when ignition is ON.
@ Engine Speed < 480 RPM (not cranked) and
Output
Speed = 0 RPM.
@ The condition needs to be present for 0.15 to
1.18 second after ignition switch ON.
•
Action after the detection time: BACKUP MODE.
•
Recovery conditions: To recover, do an IGNITION
CYCLE.
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7A-120 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30-E)
DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 51
ENGINE COOLANT SWITCH SHORT TO GROUND, PLUS OR OPEN
This DTC does NOT flash the CHECK TRANS
indicator and does NOT set the BACKUP MODE.
Circuit Description:
• The Engine Coolant Temperature is measured by
a sensor in the coolant system. This information
is used by the Engine Control Module (ECM) for
the engine. The ECM provides the information:
Engine Warm to the Transmission Control
Module (TCM) when the ECM measures a
temperature
higher than 70°C (158°F).
• The information is provided using a wire
between the ECM terminal A9 and the TCM
terminal D14. When the engine is warm the ECM
connects its terminal A9 to ground using a Low
Side Driver. When the engine is Cold the ECM
lets this wire open and the TCM pulls it up to 5
volts.
•
When Ignition is ON and Engine is OFF: the ECM
always sends the information "engine cold" even
if the engine is warm. The information is valid
only when the engine is ON.
Diagnostic Aids:
• This Diagnostic is not an electrical test done by
the TCM but a test between different information
("logic test").
• Detection conditions of engine always cold:
CD Engine! seen as cold: wire short to voltage or
open.
@ Transmission Oil Temperature >150°C (302°F)
or more than 20 minutes since last ignition
cycle.
@ Detection conditions need to be present for at
least 25 seconds.
• Detection conditions of engine always warm:
CD Engine! seen as warm: wire short to ground.
@ Transmission Oil Temperature< ooc (32°F).
@ Without problem on Transmission Tem­
perature sensor then:
voltage on AfT Oil
Temperature sensor <4.74 V.
@ Detection conditions need to be present for at
least 6 seconds.
• Action after the detection time: No action.
• Recovery conditions: To recover, Engine Coolant
Temperature change information need to be
present
for more than 6 seconds.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30-E) 7A-155
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID
LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in "Park" and
start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle for
two minutes.
4. With the brakes applied, move the shifter lever
through all the gear ranges, ending in "Park".
5. Remove the dipstick, Carefully touch the
dipstick with your finger to determine the
temperature of the fluid. (Fig. 7A-14)
• If the fluid is cool or warm (approximately
room temperature) or slightly higher (but
not too hot to touch), the fluid level should
be within the "Cold" range.
• If the fluid is hot, the fluid level should be
(A; within the "Hot" range.
6.
Cold Hot
Fig. 7A-14
• If the vehicle has just been driven for a long
period of time at highway speeds or in city
traffic in hot weather, wait 30 minutes for
the fluid to cool down before checking fluid
level.
If fluid level is low, add enough DEXRON®-m
Automatic transmission fluid to bring trans­
mission
to its proper fluid level through the
transmission oil filler tube.
NOTE:
The automatic transmission fluid level must be
checked
with the vehicle at normal AfT oil
operating temperature: 75 TO 85°C (167 TO
185°F)
measured with TECH1 scan tool.
Overfilling or underfilling could result in
damage
to the transmission.
• If fluid level is low, inspect the area around
the oil pan for leakage.
•
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace
it.
CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID
There is no need to change the transmission fluid
unless the transmission is used under one or more
of the following heavy duty conditions.
A: Repeated
short trips
B: Driving on rough roads
C: Driving on dusty roads
D: Towing a trailer
If the vehicle is used under these conditions,
change the fluid every 20,000 miles (32,000 km.)
There is
no drain plug in the oil pan. Oil should be
extracted
with suitable suction device through the
filler tube. Alternately the fluid can be drained by
carefully removing the oil pan. Place a large drain
pan
under the oil pan, remove 13 bolts on the right,
left and front sides of the oil pan and loosen 3 bolts
on the rear side.
Drain
the fluid carefully.
Hold
the pan horizontally, remove the remaining 3
bolts and remove pan and gasket. Clean the oil pan
and
reinstall it . with a new gasket. It is also
recommended to replace the fixing bolts. Tighten
16 fixing bolts to 11 N·m (8 lb·ft.) torque.
MANUAL LINKAGE
~ INSPECTION
1. Make sure that when the shifter control lever is
shifted
from "P" to "L", a "clicking" can be felt
at each shift position. Make sure that the gear
corresponds
to that of the position plate
indicator.
2. Check to see if the shifter lever can be shifted
as
shown in Fig. 7A-15. jQ
~ Button must be pressed.
~ Button need not be pressed.
Fig. 7A-15

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 78-3
DIAGNOSIS
Problem Possible cause Correction
•
Flywheel pilot bearing worn Replace
•
Bearings worn or broken (Mainshaft, counter shaft, and Replace
transfer shaft)
Abnormal noise • Gear tooth contact surfaces worn or scuffed (Mainshaft, Replace
counter shaft, reverse idler gear and transfer gears)
• Splines worn (Mainshaft, synchronizer clutch hub) Replace
•
Gear or bearing thrust face seized Replace
•
Lack of backlash between meshing gears Replace
• Improper clutch pedal
free play Readjust
• Change lever sliding portions worn Repair or replace
Regrease
• Shift block, shift rod and/or control box sliding faces Replace
Hard Shifting worn
• Shift arm and synchronizer sleeve groove worn Replace worn parts
• Thrust washer, collar, and/or gear thrust faces worn Replace worn parts
(Mainshaft and counter shaft thrust
play)
•
Synchronizer parts worn Replace
•
Detent ball worn Replace
•
Detent spring weakened or broken Replace
Walking
or • Shift rod and/or control box sliding faces worn Replace
Jumping out of • Shift arm and synchronizer sleeve groove worn Replace worn parts
gear
• Thrust washer, collar, and/or gear thrust faces worn Replace worn parts
(Mainshaft and counter shaft thrust
play)
•
Bearings worn or broken Replace
• Splines
worn (Mainshaft, synchronizer hub) Replace
•
Synchronizer spring weakened or broken Replace
•
Loose drain plug(s) and/or filler plug(s) Tighten
Oil leakage Replenish
oil
• Defective or improperly installed gasket(s) Replace
• Oil seal
worn or scratched Replace