check transmission fluid NISSAN 300ZX 1984 Z31 Automatic Transmission Workshop Manual

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
installation (Cont'd)
Check inhibitor switch for operation
Check fluid level
in transmission.
Move selector lever through
all positions to be
sure that transmission operates correctly.
With parking brake applied, rotate engine
at
idling Move selector lever through "N" to
"D", to "2". to "1" and to "R" A slight shock
should
be felt by hand gripping selector each
time transmission
is shifted.
Check to be sure
that line pressure is correct.
To do this, refer to Line Pressure Test
Perform stall test.
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND DIAGNOSES
Stall
The stall test is an effective method of testing
clutch and band holding ability, torque converter
one-way clutch operation, and engine performance
A
stall test should only be performed as a last
resort because of the high fluid temperature it
generates and the excessive load it places on the
engine and transmission.
CAUTION:
a. Transmission and engine fluid levels should
b
c.
d
always be checked and fluid added as needed.
Run engine to
attain proper warm-up.
During test, never
hold throttle wide-open for
more than
5 seconds
Do not test more than two gear ranges without
driving vehicle to
cool off engine and trans-
mission
STALL TEST PROCEDURE
1 Set parking brake and block wheels
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2 Install a tachometer where it can be seen by
driver during
test
3 Start engine and place select lever in "D"
range
4 Apply foot brake and accelerate to wide-open
throttle
5 Quickly note the engine stall speed and imme-
diately release throttle
Stall revolution:
VG30E engine without turbo
VG30E turbo engine
2,150 - 2,450 rpm
2,500 - 2,800 rpm
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6
7 CooloffAT F
8 Perform stall tests in the same manner as in
steps 3 through 7 with select lever in "1" and
"R", respectively
Shift select lever to "N"
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