OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual

7A–60 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE) 7A–61

7A–62 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)
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MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
NOTE:
With this test, it can be determined whether the trouble lies
within the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in
the transmission.
1. Disconnect TCM connector
With the engine OFF, disconnect the TCM connector.
2. Inspect manual driving operation
Check that the shift and gear positions correspond with the
table below.
If the "L", "2" and "D" range gear positions are difficult to
distinguish, do perform the following road test.
While driving, shift through the "L", "2" and "D" ranges.
Check that the gear change corresponds to the gear
position.
If any abnormality is found in the above test, do perform the
stall, time lag or gear change tests.
3. Connect TCM connector
With the engine off, connect the TCM connector.

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STALL TEST
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the
transmission and engine by measuring the maximum engine
speeds at the "D" and "R" ranges.
NOTE:
(1) Perform the test at normal operation fluid temperature
(50 – 80
C or 122 – 176F).
(2) Do not continuously run this test longer than 5
seconds.
MEASURE STALL SPEED
1) Chock the four wheels.
2) Mount an engine tachometer.
3) Fully apply the parking brake.
4) Step down strongly on the brake pedal with your left foot.
5) Star t the engine.
6) Shift into the "D" range. Step all the way down on the
accelerator pedal with your right foot. Quickly read the
highest engine rpm.
7) Perform the same test in the "R" range.
EVALUATION
1) If the engine speed is the same for both ranges but lower
than the specified value:
• Engine output is insufficient.
• Stator one-way clutch is not operating properly.
NOTE:
If more than 600 rpm below the specified value, the torque
converter could be faulty.
2) If the stall speed in only "D" range is higher than specified:
• Line pressure too low
• Forward clutch slipping
• No. 2 one-way clutch not operating properly
3) If the stall speed in only "R" range is higher than specified:
• Line pressure too low
• Direct clutch slipping
• No. 3 brake slipping
4) If the stall speed in the "R" and "D" ranges are higher than
specified:
• Line pressure too low
• Improper fluid levelStall speed 2450
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TIME LAG TEST
If the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there will be
a cer tain time elapse or lag before the shock can be felt. This is
used for checking the condition of the forward clutch, direct
clutch, No. 3 brake, and No. 2 one-way clutch.
NOTE:
(1) Perform the test at normal operation fluid temperature
(50 – 80
C or 122 – 176F).
(2) Be sure to allow one minute interval between tests.
(3) Make three measurements and take the average value.
MEASURE TIME LAG
1) Fully apply the parking brake.
2) Start the engine.
Check idling speed (A/C OFF)
3) Shift the shift lever from "N" to "D" range. Using a stop
watch, measure the time it takes from shifting the lever until
the shock is felt.
4) In same manner, measure the time lag for "N"
"R".
EVALUATION
1) If "N" "D" time lag is longer than specified:
• Line pressure too low
• Forward clutch malfunction
• No. 2 one-way clutch not operating properly
2) If "N"
"R" time lag is longer than specified:
• Line pressure too low
• Direct clutch malfunction
• No. 3 brake malfunction
3) If both time lag is longer than specified:
• Line pressure too low"N" range 695 – 745 rpm
Time lag Less than 0.7 seconds
Time lag Less than 1.2 seconds

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE) 7A–65
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HYDRAULIC TEST
PREPARATION
1) Warm up the transmission fluid.
2) Remove the transmission case test plug and mount the
hydraulic pressure gauge.
Oil pressure gauge: 5-8840-0093-0
NOTE:
Perform the test at normal operating fluid temperature (50
– 80
C or 122 – 176F).
MEASURE LINE PRESSURE
1) Fully apply the parking brake and chock the four wheels.
2) Start the engine and check idling rpm.
3) Shift into "D" range, step down strongly on the brake pedal
with your left foot and, while manipulating the accelerator
pedal with the right foot, measure the line pressures at the
engine speeds specified in the table.
4) In the same manner, perform the test in "R" range.
EVALUATION
1) If the measured values at all ranges are higher than
specified.
• Pressure control solenoid defective.
• Primary regulator valve defective.
2) If the measured values at all ranges are lower than
specified.
• Primary regulator valve defective.
• Oil pump defective.
• Pressure control solenoid defective.
3) If pressure is low in "D" range only:
• "D" range circuit fluid leakage.
4) If pressure is low in "R" range only:
• "R" range circuit fluid leakage. Engine
speedLine pressure kPa (kg/cm
2/psi)
"D" range "R" range
Idling 358 – 417
(3.6–4.3 / 51–61)588 – 686
(6.0–7.0 / 85–100)
Stall 1,176 – 1,323
(12.0–13.5 / 171–192)1,607 – 1,940
(16.4–19.8 / 233–282)

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ROAD TEST
NOTE:
Perform the test at normal operation fluid temperature (50
– 80
C or 122 – 176F).
"D" RANGE TEST IN "NORMAL", AND "POWER"
PATTERN RANGES
Shift into the "D" range and hold the accelerator pedal constant
at the 50% and 100% throttle valve opening positions.
Push in one of the pattern selector buttons and check the
fol lowing:
1) 1-2, 2-3, 3-OD and lock-up, up-shifts should take place,
and shift points should conform to those shown in the
automatic shift diagram.
NOTE:
Drive the vehicle on level ground so as not to change to up
and down hill control.
EVALUATION
(1) If there is no 1
2 up-shift:
• No. 2 solenoid is stuck
• 1-2 shift valve is stuck
(2) If there is no 2
3 up-shift:
• No. 1 solenoid is stuck
• 2-3 shift valve is stuck
(3) If there is no 3
OD up-shift (throttle valve opening 1/2):
• No. 2 solenoid is stuck
• 3-4 shift valve is stuck
(4) If the shift point is defective:
Refer to
"TROUBLESHOOTING CHART" in this section.
(5) If the lock-up is defective:
Refer to
"TROUBLESHOOTING CHART" in this section.
2) In the same manner, check the shock and slip at the 1 2,
2
3 and 3 OD up-shifts.
EVALUATION
If the shock is excessive:
Refer to
"TROUBLESHOOTING CHART" in this section.

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3) Run at "D" range lock-up or OD gear and check for
abnormal noise and vibration.
NOTE:
The check for the cause of abnormal noise and vibration
must be made with extreme care as it could also be due to
loss of balance in the propeller shaft, differential, the
torque converter, etc. or insufficient bending, rigidity, etc.
in the power train.
4) While running in "D" range, 2nd, 3rd gears and OD, check
to see that the possible kick-down vehicle speed limits for 2
1, 3 1, 3 2, OD 3 and OD 2 kick-downs
conform to those indicated on the automatic shift diagram.
5) Check for abnormal shock and slip at kick-down.
6) While running in "D" range, OD gear or "lock-up", shift to
"2" and "L" ranges and check the engine braking effect at
each of these ranges.
7) Also check to see that downshift is made from 3
2 or
from OD to 3 and then to 2 immediately and that 2
1
downshift point is within the limits shown in the diagram
when tested by releasing the accelerator pedal and shifting
into position of "L" while driving in the third gear or in
overdrive.
EVALUATION
(1) If there is no engine braking effect in the "2" range:
• Second coast (No. 1) brake is defective.
(2) If there is no engine braking effect in the "L" range:
• First and reverse (No. 3) brake is defective
(3) Also check to see that downshift is made from 3
2 or
from OD to 3 and then to 2 immediately and that 2
1
downshift point is within the limits shown in the diagram
when tested by releasing the accelerator pedal and shifting
into "L" position while driving in the third gear or in
overdrive.

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"2" RANGE TEST
Shift into "2" range and, while driving with the accelerator pedal
held constantly at the specified point (throttle valve opening
50% and 100%), push in one of the pattern selectors (only for
4x4) and check on the following points.
1) At each of the above throttle openings, check to see that
the 1
2 up-shift takes place and that the shift points
conform to those shown on the automatic shift diagram.
NOTE:
There is no OD and no lock-up in the "2" range.
2) While running in the "2" range and 2nd gear, release the
accelerator pedal and check the engine's braking effect.
3) Check for 2
1 down-shift and abnormal noise at
acceleration and deceleration, and for shock at upshift and
down-shift.
"L" RANGE TEST
1) While running above 90 km/h (56 mph) in the "D" range,
release your foot from the accelerator pedal and shift into
the "L" range.
Then check to see that the 2
1 and 3 2 down-shift
occurs at the specified point shown on the automatic shift
diagram.
2) While running in the "L" range, check to see that there is no
up-shift to 2nd gear.
3) While running in the "L" range, release the accelerator
pedal and check the engine braking effect.
4) Check for abnormal noise during acceleration and
deceleration.
"R" RANGE TEST
Shift into the "R" range and, while starting at full throttle, check
for slipping.
"P" RANGE TEST
Stop the vehicle on a grade (more than 9%) and after shifting
into the "P" range, release the parking brake. Then check to
see that the parking lock pawl holds the vehicle in place.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE) 7A–69
SHIFT POINT CHART AND LOCK-UP POINT CHART
SHIFT POINT CHART
(H2, H4)
(REAR AXLE RATIO: 4.300)
(RADIUS OF TIRE: 0.363m)
“NORMAL” mode
Up shift km/h
Down shift km/h
“POWER” mode
Up shiftkm/h
Down shift km/h Range Throttle Opening 1
2 2 3 3 4
DFully opened 39 - 45 78 - 84 128 - 134
Half throttle 22 - 28 48 - 54 89 - 95
2Fully opened 39 - 45 89 - 95 —
Half throttle 22 - 28 89 - 95 —
Range Throttle Opening 1
2 2 3 3 4
DFully opened 30 - 36 65 - 71 115 - 121
Half throttle 9 - 15 27 - 33 64 - 70
Fully closed 9 - 15 22 - 28 37 - 43
2Fully opened 30 - 36 85 - 91 —
Half throttle 9 - 15 85 - 91 —
Fully closed 9 - 15 85 - 91 —
LFully opened 43 - 49 85 - 91 —
Half throttle 43 - 49 85 - 91 —
Fully closed 43 - 49 85 - 91 —
Range Throttle Opening 1
22 3 3 4
DFully opened 39 - 45 78 - 84 128 - 134
Half throttle 29 - 35 58 - 64 89 - 95
2Fully opened 39 - 45 89 - 95 —
Half throttle 22 - 28 89 - 95 —
Range Throttle Opening 1
22 33 4
DFully opened 30 - 36 65 - 71 115 - 121
Half throttle 11 - 17 45 - 51 74 - 80
Fully closed 9 - 15 22 - 28 37 - 43
2Fully opened 30 - 36 85 - 91 —
Half throttle 9 - 15 85 - 91 —
Fully closed 9 - 15 85 - 91 —
LFully opened 43 - 49 85 - 91 —
Half throttle 43 - 49 85 - 91 —
Fully closed 43 - 49 85 - 91 —