rain sensor JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2002 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual

(5) Push sensor against flywheel/drive plate. With
sensor pushed against flywheel/drive plate, tighten
mounting bolt to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Route sensor wiring harness into wire shield.
(7) Connect sensor pigtail harness electrical con-
nector to main wiring harness.
INSTALLATION - 4.7L
(1) Clean out machined hole in engine block.
(2) Apply a small amount of engine oil to sensor
o-ring.
(3) Install sensor into engine block with a slight
rocking action. Do not twist sensor into position as
damage to o-ring may result.
CAUTION: Before tightening sensor mounting bolt,
be sure sensor is completely flush to cylinder
block. If sensor is not flush, damage to sensor
mounting tang may result.
(4) Install mounting bolt and tighten to 28 N´m
(21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Connect electrical connector to sensor.
(6) Install starter motor. Refer to Starter Removal/
Installation.
FUEL INJECTOR
DESCRIPTION
A separate fuel injector (Fig. 24) is used for each
individual cylinder.
OPERATION
OPERATION
The fuel injectors are electrical solenoids. The
injector contains a pintle that closes off an orifice at
the nozzle end. When electric current is supplied to
the injector, the armature and needle move a short
distance against a spring, allowing fuel to flow out
the orifice. Because the fuel is under high pressure, a
fine spray is developed in the shape of a pencil
stream. The spraying action atomizes the fuel, add-
ing it to the air entering the combustion chamber.
The top (fuel entry) end of the injector (Fig. 24) is
attached into an opening on the fuel rail.
The nozzle (outlet) ends of the injectors are posi-
tioned into openings in the intake manifold just
above the intake valve ports of the cylinder head.
The engine wiring harness connector for each fuel
injector is equipped with an attached numerical tag
(INJ 1, INJ 2 etc.). This is used to identify each fuel
injector.
The injectors are electrically energized, individu-
ally and in a sequential order by the Powertrain Con-
trol Module (PCM). The PCM will adjust injector
pulse width by switching the ground path to each
individual injector on and off. Injector pulse width is
the period of time that the injector is energized. The
PCM will adjust injector pulse width based on vari-
ous inputs it receives.
Battery voltage is supplied to the injectors through
the ASD relay.
The PCM determines injector pulse width based on
various inputs.
OPERATION - PCM OUTPUT
The nozzle ends of the injectors are positioned into
openings in the intake manifold just above the intake
valve ports of the cylinder head. The engine wiring
harness connector for each fuel injector is equipped
with an attached numerical tag (INJ 1, INJ 2 etc.).
This is used to identify each fuel injector with its
respective cylinder number.
The injectors are energized individually in a
sequential order by the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). The PCM will adjust injector pulse width by
switching the ground path to each individual injector
on and off. Injector pulse width is the period of time
that the injector is energized. The PCM will adjust
injector pulse width based on various inputs it
receives.
Battery voltage (12 volts +) is supplied to the injec-
tors through the ASD relay. The ASD relay will shut-
down the 12 volt power source to the fuel injectors if
the PCM senses the ignition is on, but the engine is
not running. This occurs after the engine has not
been running for approximately 1.8 seconds.
Fig. 24 Fuel InjectorÐ4.0L/4.7L Engines
1 - FUEL INJECTOR
2 - NOZZLE
3 - TOP (FUEL ENTRY)
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CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (Continued)

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 4.0L
The IAC motor is located on the throttle body.
(1) Install IAC motor to throttle body.
(2) Install and tighten two mounting bolts (screws)
to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install electrical connector.
(4) Install air cleaner duct/air box to throttle body.
INSTALLATION - 4.7L
(1) Install IAC motor to throttle body.
(2) Install and tighten two mounting bolts (screws)
to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install electrical connector.
(4) Install air duct/air box to throttle body.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The 2±wire Intake Manifold Air Temperature (IAT)
sensor is installed in the intake manifold with the
sensor element extending into the air stream.
The IAT sensor is a two-wire Negative Thermal
Coefficient (NTC) sensor. Meaning, as intake mani-
fold temperature increases, resistance (voltage) in the
sensor decreases. As temperature decreases, resis-
tance (voltage) in the sensor increases.
OPERATION
The IAT sensor provides an input voltage to the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) indicating the
density of the air entering the intake manifold based
upon intake manifold temperature. At key-on, a
5±volt power circuit is supplied to the sensor from
the PCM. The sensor is grounded at the PCM
through a low-noise, sensor-return circuit.
The PCM uses this input to calculate the following:
²Injector pulse-width
²Adjustment of spark timing (to help prevent
spark knock with high intake manifold air-charge
temperatures)
The resistance values of the IAT sensor is the same
as for the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 4.0L
The Intake Manifold Air Temperature (IAT) sensor
is installed into the intake manifold plenum near the
front of the throttle body (Fig. 27).
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
(2) Remove sensor from intake manifold.
REMOVAL - 4.7L
The Intake Manifold Air Temperature (IAT) sensor
is located on the left side of the intake manifold.
Threaded Type Sensor
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
(2) Remove sensor from intake manifold (Fig. 28).
Snap-In Type Sensor
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from IAT sen-
sor.
(2) Clean dirt from intake manifold at sensor base.
(3) Gently lift on small plastic release tab (Fig. 30)
or (Fig. 29) and rotate sensor about 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise for removal.
(4) Check condition of sensor o-ring.
Fig. 27 Intake Manifold Air Sensor LocationÐ4.0L
Engine
1 - MOUNTING BOLTS (4)
2 - THROTTLE BODY
3 - IAC MOTOR
4 - ELEC. CONN.
5 - TPS
6 - MAP SENSOR
7 - ELEC. CONN.
8 - IAT SENSOR
9 - ELEC. CONN.
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IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR (Continued)

MAP SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
On the 4.0L six-cylinder engine the MAP sensor is
mounted to the engine throttle body. On the 4.7L V-8
engine the MAP sensor is mounted to front of the
intake manifold.
DESCRIPTION - 4.7L
The MAP sensor is located on the front of the
intake manifold. An o-ring seals the sensor to the
intake manifold.
OPERATION
The MAP sensor is used as an input to the Power-
train Control Module (PCM). It contains a silicon
based sensing unit to provide data on the manifold
vacuum that draws the air/fuel mixture into the com-
bustion chamber. The PCM requires this information
to determine injector pulse width and spark advance.
When manifold absolute pressure (MAP) equals
Barometric pressure, the pulse width will be at max-
imum.
A 5 volt reference is supplied from the PCM and
returns a voltage signal to the PCM that reflects
manifold pressure. The zero pressure reading is 0.5V
and full scale is 4.5V. For a pressure swing of 0±15
psi, the voltage changes 4.0V. To operate the sensor,
it is supplied a regulated 4.8 to 5.1 volts. Ground is
provided through the low-noise, sensor return circuit
at the PCM.
The MAP sensor input is the number one contrib-
utor to fuel injector pulse width. The most important
function of the MAP sensor is to determine baromet-
ric pressure. The PCM needs to know if the vehicle is
at sea level or at a higher altitude, because the air
density changes with altitude. It will also help to cor-
rect for varying barometric pressure. Barometric
pressure and altitude have a direct inverse correla-
tion; as altitude goes up, barometric goes down. At
key-on, the PCM powers up and looks at MAP volt-
age, and based upon the voltage it sees, it knows the
current barometric pressure (relative to altitude).
Once the engine starts, the PCM looks at the voltage
again, continuously every 12 milliseconds, and com-
pares the current voltage to what it was at key-on.
The difference between current voltage and what it
was at key-on, is manifold vacuum.
During key-on (engine not running) the sensor
reads (updates) barometric pressure. A normal range
can be obtained by monitoring a known good sensor.
As the altitude increases, the air becomes thinner
(less oxygen). If a vehicle is started and driven to avery different altitude than where it was at key-on,
the barometric pressure needs to be updated. Any
time the PCM sees Wide Open Throttle (WOT), based
upon Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) angle and RPM,
it will update barometric pressure in the MAP mem-
ory cell. With periodic updates, the PCM can make
its calculations more effectively.
The PCM uses the MAP sensor input to aid in cal-
culating the following:
²Manifold pressure
²Barometric pressure
²Engine load
²Injector pulse-width
²Spark-advance programs
²Shift-point strategies (certain automatic trans-
missions only)
²Idle speed
²Decel fuel shutoff
The MAP sensor signal is provided from a single
piezoresistive element located in the center of a dia-
phragm. The element and diaphragm are both made
of silicone. As manifold pressure changes, the dia-
phragm moves causing the element to deflect, which
stresses the silicone. When silicone is exposed to
stress, its resistance changes. As manifold vacuum
increases, the MAP sensor input voltage decreases
proportionally. The sensor also contains electronics
that condition the signal and provide temperature
compensation.
The PCM recognizes a decrease in manifold pres-
sure by monitoring a decrease in voltage from the
reading stored in the barometric pressure memory
cell. The MAP sensor is a linear sensor; meaning as
pressure changes, voltage changes proportionately.
The range of voltage output from the sensor is usu-
ally between 4.6 volts at sea level to as low as 0.3
volts at 26 in. of Hg. Barometric pressure is the pres-
sure exerted by the atmosphere upon an object. At
sea level on a standard day, no storm, barometric
pressure is approximately 29.92 in Hg. For every 100
feet of altitude, barometric pressure drops .10 in. Hg.
If a storm goes through it can change barometric
pressure from what should be present for that alti-
tude. You should know what the average pressure
and corresponding barometric pressure is for your
area.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 4.0L
The MAP sensor is mounted to the side of the
throttle body (Fig. 40). An L-shaped rubber fitting is
used to connect the MAP sensor to throttle body (Fig.
31).
(1) Remove air cleaner duct and air resonator box
at throttle body.
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(2) Remove two MAP sensor mounting bolts
(screws) (Fig. 31).
(3) While removing MAP sensor, slide the rubber
L-shaped fitting (Fig. 31) from the throttle body.
(4) Remove rubber L-shaped fitting from MAP sen-
sor.
REMOVAL - 4.7L
The MAP sensor is located on the front of the
intake manifold (Fig. 32). An o-ring seals the sensor
to the intake manifold.
(1) Disconnect electrical connector at sensor.
(2) Clean area around MAP sensor.
(3) Remove 2 sensor mounting bolts (Fig. 32).
(4) Remove MAP sensor from intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 4.0L
The MAP sensor is mounted to the side of the
throttle body (Fig. 40). An L-shaped rubber fitting is
used to connect the MAP sensor to throttle body (Fig.
31).
(1) Install rubber L-shaped fitting to MAP sensor.
(2) Position sensor to throttle body while guiding
rubber fitting over throttle body vacuum nipple.
(3) Install MAP sensor mounting bolts (screws).
Tighten screws to 3 N´m (25 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install air cleanerduct/air box.
INSTALLATION - 4.7L
The MAP sensor is located on the front of the
intake manifold (Fig. 32). An o-ring seals the sensor
to the intake manifold.
(1) Clean MAP sensor mounting hole at intake
manifold.
(2) Check MAP sensor o-ring seal for cuts or tears.
(3) Position sensor into manifold.
(4) Install MAP sensor mounting bolts (screws).
Tighten screws to 3 N´m (25 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Connect electrical connector.
O2S HEATER RELAY
DESCRIPTION
The 2 oxygen (O2) sensor heater relays (upstream
and downstream) are located in the Powertrain Dis-
tribution Center (PDC).
OPERATION
Engines equipped with the California (NAE) Emis-
sions Package usefour O2 sensors.
Two of the four sensor heater elements (upstream
sensors 1/1 and 2/1) are controlled by the upstream
heater relay through output signals from the Power-
train Control Module (PCM).
Fig. 31 Rubber L-Shaped FittingÐMAP Sensor-to-
Throttle BodyÐ4.0L Engine
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - MAP SENSOR
3 - RUBBER FITTING
4 - MOUNTING SCREWS (2)Fig. 32 MAP and ECT Sensor LocationsÐ4.7L V±8
Engine
1 - ECT SENSOR
2 - MOUNTING BOLTS (2)
3 - MAP SENSOR
4 - INTAKE MANIFOLD
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MAP SENSOR (Continued)

THROTTLE BODY
DESCRIPTION
The throttle body is located on the intake manifold.
Fuel does not enter the intake manifold through the
throttle body. Fuel is sprayed into the manifold by
the fuel injectors.
OPERATION
Filtered air from the air cleaner enters the intake
manifold through the throttle body. The throttle body
contains an air control passage controlled by an Idle
Air Control (IAC) motor. The air control passage is
used to supply air for idle conditions. A throttle valve
(plate) is used to supply air for above idle conditions.
Certain sensors are attached to the throttle body.
The accelerator pedal cable, speed control cable and
transmission control cable (when equipped) are con-
nected to the throttle body linkage arm.A (factory adjusted) set screw is used to mechani-
cally limit the position of the throttle body throttle
plate.Never attempt to adjust the engine idle
speed using this screw.All idle speed functions are
controlled by the PCM.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 4.0L
A (factory adjusted) set screw is used to mechani-
cally limit the position of the throttle body throttle
plate.Never attempt to adjust the engine idle
speed using this screw.All idle speed functions are
controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
(1) Remove air cleaner duct and air resonator box
at throttle body.
(2) Disconnect throttle body electrical connectors
at MAP sensor, IAC motor and TPS (Fig. 35).
Fig. 33 Oxygen Sensor LocationsÐ4.0L Engine
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O2S SENSOR (Continued)

(3) Remove all control cables from throttle body
(lever) arm. Refer to Accelerator Pedal and Throttle
Cable.
(4) Remove four throttle body mounting bolts.
(5) Remove throttle body from intake manifold.
(6) Discard old throttle body-to-intake manifold
gasket.
REMOVAL - 4.7L
(1) Remove the air duct and air resonator box at
throttle body.
(2) Disconnect throttle body electrical connectors
at IAC motor and TPS (Fig. 36).
(3) Remove vacuum line at throttle body.
(4) Remove all control cables from throttle body
(lever) arm. Refer to Accelerator Pedal and Throttle
Cable.
(5) Remove three throttle body mounting bolts
(Fig. 36).
(6) Remove throttle body from intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 4.0L
A (factory adjusted) set screw is used to mechani-
cally limit the position of the throttle body throttle
plate.Never attempt to adjust the engine idle
speed using this screw.All idle speed functions are
controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
(1) Clean the mating surfaces of the throttle body
and the intake manifold.
(2) Install new throttle body-to-intake manifold
gasket.
(3) Install throttle body to intake manifold.
(4) Install four mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 11
N´m (100 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install control cables.
(6) Install electrical connectors.
(7) Install air duct and air box at throttle body.
Fig. 34 Oxygen Sensor LocationsÐ4.7L V-8 Engine
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THROTTLE BODY (Continued)

(7) From inside vehicle, install clip holding cable
to dashpanel (Fig. 16).
(8) From inside vehicle, slide throttle cable core
wire into opening in top of pedal arm.
(9) Push cable retainer (clip) into pedal arm open-
ing until it snaps in place.
(10) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
INSTALLATION - 4.7L
(1) Slide accelerator cable plastic mount into
bracket. Continue sliding until tab (Fig. 39) is
aligned to hole in mounting bracket.
(2) Route accelerator cable over top of cable cam.
(3) Connect cable end to throttle body bellcrank
pin (snaps on rearward).
(4) Slide rubber grommet away from plastic cable
housing.
(5) Install rubber grommet into dash panel until
seated.
(6) Push cable housing into rubber grommet and
through opening in dash panel.
(7) From inside vehicle, install clip holding cable
to dashpanel (Fig. 16).
(8) From inside vehicle, slide throttle cable core
wire into opening in top of pedal arm.(9) Push cable retainer (clip) into pedal arm open-
ing until it snaps in place.
(10) Snap cable into plenum routing clip.
(11) Install air box to throttle body.
(12) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The 3±wire Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is
mounted on the throttle body and is connected to the
throttle blade.
OPERATION
The TPS is a 3±wire variable resistor that provides
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with an input
signal (voltage) that represents the throttle blade
position of the throttle body. The sensor is connected
to the throttle blade shaft. As the position of the
throttle blade changes, the resistance (output volt-
age) of the TPS changes.
The PCM supplies approximately 5 volts to the
TPS. The TPS output voltage (input signal to the
PCM) represents the throttle blade position. The
PCM receives an input signal voltage from the TPS.
This will vary in an approximate range of from .26
volts at minimum throttle opening (idle), to 4.49 volts
at wide open throttle. Along with inputs from other
sensors, the PCM uses the TPS input to determine
current engine operating conditions. In response to
engine operating conditions, the PCM will adjust fuel
injector pulse width and ignition timing.
The PCM needs to identify the actions and position
of the throttle blade at all times. This information is
needed to assist in performing the following calcula-
tions:
²Ignition timing advance
²Fuel injection pulse-width
²Idle (learned value or minimum TPS)
²Off-idle (0.06 volt)
²Wide Open Throttle (WOT) open loop (2.608
volts above learned idle voltage)
²Deceleration fuel lean out
²Fuel cutoff during cranking at WOT (2.608 volts
above learned idle voltage)
²A/C WOT cutoff (certain automatic transmis-
sions only)
Fig. 39 Accelerator Cable Release TabÐ4.7L V-8
Engine
1 - ACCELERATOR CABLE
2 - PLASTIC CABLE MOUNT
3 - PRESS TAB FOR REMOVAL
4 - CABLE BRACKET
5 - SLIDE FOR REMOVAL
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THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (Continued)

STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID AND
FILTER REPLACEMENT................71
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TRANSMISSION
FILL................................72
FRONT CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION.........................73
OPERATION...........................74
DISASSEMBLY.........................74
INSPECTION..........................74
ASSEMBLY............................74
FRONT SERVO
DESCRIPTION.........................77
OPERATION...........................77
DISASSEMBLY.........................77
CLEANING............................77
INSPECTION..........................77
ASSEMBLY............................77
GEARSHIFT CABLE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - GEARSHIFT
CABLE..............................78
REMOVAL.............................78
INSTALLATION.........................79
ADJUSTMENTS - GEARSHIFT CABLE.......79
OIL PUMP
DESCRIPTION.........................80
OPERATION...........................80
STANDARD PROCEDURE - OIL PUMP
VOLUME CHECK......................81
DISASSEMBLY.........................81
CLEANING............................83
INSPECTION..........................83
ASSEMBLY............................83
OUTPUT SHAFT FRONT BEARING
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
OUTPUT SHAFT REAR BEARING
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
OVERDRIVE CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION.........................86
OPERATION...........................86
OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................86
OPERATION...........................86
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - OVERDRIVE
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS...............87
OVERDRIVE UNIT
REMOVAL.............................87
DISASSEMBLY.........................88
CLEANING............................95
INSPECTION..........................95
ASSEMBLY............................95
INSTALLATION........................104
OVERRUNNING CLUTCH CAM/OVERDRIVE
PISTON RETAINER
DESCRIPTION........................105
OPERATION..........................105DISASSEMBLY........................106
CLEANING...........................106
INSPECTION.........................106
ASSEMBLY...........................106
PARK LOCK CABLE
REMOVAL............................108
INSTALLATION........................108
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PARK/NEUTRAL
POSITION SWITCH...................109
REMOVAL............................109
INSTALLATION........................109
PISTONS
DESCRIPTION........................110
OPERATION..........................110
PLANETARY GEARTRAIN/OUTPUT SHAFT
DESCRIPTION........................112
OPERATION..........................112
DISASSEMBLY........................112
INSPECTION..........................113
ASSEMBLY...........................113
REAR CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION........................118
OPERATION..........................118
DISASSEMBLY........................119
CLEANING...........................119
INSPECTION.........................120
ASSEMBLY...........................120
REAR SERVO
DESCRIPTION........................122
OPERATION..........................122
DISASSEMBLY........................122
CLEANING...........................122
ASSEMBLY...........................123
SHIFT MECHANISM
DESCRIPTION........................123
OPERATION..........................123
REMOVAL............................123
INSTALLATION........................125
SOLENOID
DESCRIPTION........................125
OPERATION..........................126
SPEED SENSOR
DESCRIPTION........................126
OPERATION..........................126
THROTTLE VALVE CABLE
DESCRIPTION........................126
ADJUSTMENTS - TRANSMISSION THROTTLE
VALVE CABLE.......................126
TORQUE CONVERTER
DESCRIPTION........................128
OPERATION..........................132
REMOVAL............................133
INSTALLATION........................133
TORQUE CONVERTER DRAINBACK VALVE
DESCRIPTION........................134
OPERATION..........................134
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STANDARD PROCEDURE - TORQUE
CONVERTER DRAINBACK VALVE........134
TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION........................134
OPERATION..........................134
VALVE BODY
DESCRIPTION........................135
OPERATION..........................139REMOVAL............................154
DISASSEMBLY........................155
CLEANING...........................165
INSPECTION.........................166
ASSEMBLY...........................167
INSTALLATION........................175
ADJUSTMENTS - VALVE BODY...........175
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -
42RE
DESCRIPTION
The 42RE is a four speed fully automatic transmis-
sion (Fig. 1) with an electronic governor. The 42RE is
equipped with a lock-up clutch in the torque con-
verter. First through third gear ranges are provided
by the clutches, bands, overrunning clutch, and plan-
etary gear sets in the transmission. Fourth gear
range is provided by the overdrive unit that contains
an overdrive clutch, direct clutch, planetary gear set,
and overrunning clutch.The transmission contains a front, rear, and direct
clutch which function as the input driving compo-
nents. It also contains the kickdown (front) and the
low/reverse (rear) bands which, along with the over-
running clutch and overdrive clutch, serve as the
holding components. The driving and holding compo-
nents combine to select the necessary planetary gear
components, in the front, rear, or overdrive planetary
gear set, transfer the engine power from the input
shaft through to the output shaft.
The valve body is mounted to the lower side of the
transmission and contains the valves to control pres-
sure regulation, fluid flow control, and clutch/band
application. The oil pump is mounted at the front of
the transmission and is driven by the torque con-
verter hub. The pump supplies the oil pressure nec-
essary for clutch/band actuation and transmission
lubrication.
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FOURTH GEAR POWERFLOW
Fourth gear overdrive range is electronically con-
trolled and hydraulically activated. Various sensor
inputs are supplied to the powertrain control module
to operate the overdrive solenoid on the valve body.
The solenoid contains a check ball that opens and
closes a vent port in the 3-4 shift valve feed passage.
The overdrive solenoid (and check ball) are not ener-
gized in first, second, third, or reverse gear. The vent
port remains open, diverting line pressure from the
2-3 shift valve away from the 3-4 shift valve. The
overdrive control switch must be in the ON position
to transmit overdrive status to the PCM. A 3-4
upshift occurs only when the overdrive solenoid is
energized by the PCM. The PCM energizes the over-
drive solenoid during the 3-4 upshift. This causes the
solenoid check ball to close the vent port allowing
line pressure from the 2-3 shift valve to act directly
on the 3-4 upshift valve. Line pressure on the 3-4
shift valve overcomes valve spring pressure moving
the valve to the upshift position. This action exposes
the feed passages to the 3-4 timing valve, 3-4 quick
fill valve, 3-4 accumulator, and ultimately to the
overdrive piston. Line pressure through the timing
valve moves the overdrive piston into contact with
the overdrive clutch. The direct clutch is disengaged
before the overdrive clutch is engaged. The boost
valve provides increased fluid apply pressure to the
overdrive clutch during 3-4 upshifts, and when accel-
erating in fourth gear. The 3-4 accumulator cushions
overdrive clutch engagement to smooth 3-4 upshifts.
The accumulator is charged at the same time as
apply pressure acts against the overdrive piston.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Automatic transmission problems can be a result of
poor engine performance, incorrect fluid level, incor-
rect linkage or cable adjustment, band or hydraulic
control pressure adjustments, hydraulic system mal-
functions or electrical/mechanical component mal-
functions. Begin diagnosis by checking the easily
accessible items such as: fluid level and condition,
linkage adjustments and electrical connections. A
road test will determine if further diagnosis is neces-
sary.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PRELIMINARY
Two basic procedures are required. One procedure
for vehicles that are drivable and an alternate proce-
dure for disabled vehicles (will not back up or move
forward).
VEHICLE IS DRIVEABLE
(1) Check for transmission fault codes using DRBt
scan tool.
(2) Check fluid level and condition.
(3) Adjust throttle and gearshift linkage if com-
plaint was based on delayed, erratic, or harsh shifts.
(4) Road test and note how transmission upshifts,
downshifts, and engages.
(5) Perform hydraulic pressure test if shift prob-
lems were noted during road test.
(6) Perform air-pressure test to check clutch-band
operation.
VEHICLE IS DISABLED
(1) Check fluid level and condition.
(2) Check for broken or disconnected gearshift or
throttle linkage.
(3) Check for cracked, leaking cooler lines, or loose
or missing pressure-port plugs.
(4) Raise and support vehicle on safety stands,
start engine, shift transmission into gear, and note
following:
(a) If propeller shaft turns but wheels do not,
problem is with differential or axle shafts.
(b) If propeller shaft does not turn and transmis-
sion is noisy, stop engine. Remove oil pan, and
check for debris. If pan is clear, remove transmis-
sion and check for damaged drive plate, converter,
oil pump, or input shaft.
(c) If propeller shaft does not turn and transmis-
sion is not noisy, perform hydraulic-pressure test to
determine if problem is hydraulic or mechanical.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ROAD TESTING
Before road testing, be sure the fluid level and con-
trol cable adjustments have been checked and
adjusted if necessary. Verify that diagnostic trouble
codes have been resolved.
Observe engine performance during the road test.
A poorly tuned engine will not allow accurate analy-
sis of transmission operation.
Operate the transmission in all gear ranges. Check
for shift variations and engine flare which indicates
slippage. Note if shifts are harsh, spongy, delayed,
early, or if part throttle downshifts are sensitive.
Slippage indicated by engine flare, usually means
clutch, band or overrunning clutch problems. If the
condition is advanced, an overhaul will be necessary
to restore normal operation.
A slipping clutch or band can often be determined
by comparing which internal units are applied in the
various gear ranges. The Clutch and Band Applica-
tion chart provides a basis for analyzing road test
results.
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