Temperature TOYOTA TERCEL 1996 Service Workshop Manual

ST085-03
ST0646
Grease
ST0647
Hollow
Protrusion
ST0671
Planet Carrier Shaft
Plate Washer Shock Absorber
ST0672
ST0673
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REASSEMBLY
HINT:
Use high temperature-resistant grease to lubricate the bear-
ings and sliding parts when assembling the starter.
1. INSTALL INTERNAL GEAR AND PLANET CARRIER
SHAFT
(a) Apply grease to the internal gear touching the shock ab-
sorber and planetary gears.
(b) Align the hollow of the internal gear with the protrusion in-
side the shock absorber.
(c) Insert and turn the internal gear so that it interlocks with
the shock absorber.
(d) Apply turbine oil to the center bearing.
(e) Apply grease to the plate washer, and install it to the plan-
et carrier shaft.
(f) Install the planet carrier shaft to the shock absorber.
(g) Using snap ring pliers, install the plate washer and snap
ring.
2. INSTALL STARTER CLUTCH
(a) Apply grease to the bushing and spline of the starter
clutch stop collar.
(b) Place the starter clutch and stop collar on the planet carri-
er shaft.
(c) Apply grease to the snap ring, and install it to the planet
carrier shaft groove.
(d) Using a vise, compress the snap ring.

Q02129
AT2802
OK if hot
Add if hot
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2. PRELIMINARY CHECK
(a) Check the fluid level.
HINT:
The vehicle mjst have been driven so that the engine and trans-
saxle are at normaloperating temperature.
ATF temperature: 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)
(1) Park the vehicle on the level surface and set the
parking brake.
(2) With the engine idling, shift the selector into each
gear from the P to L position and return to the P
position.
(3) Pull out the transaxle dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(5) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range. If the level is at the low side of the hot range,
add new fluid.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON®ll
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(b) Check the fluid condition.
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
(c) Replace the ATF.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(1) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain the fluid.
(2) Using a hexagon wrench, install the drain plug se-
curely.
(3) Add new fluid through the filler pipe.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON®ll
Dry fill: 5.5 liters (5.8 US qts, 4.8 lmp.qts)
Drain and refill: 2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 lmp.qts)

AT8103
Neutral Basic Line
Groove
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(2) Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between each
terminal shown below when the shift lever is put in
each position.
(h) Adjust the shift control cable.
(1) Remove the engine under cover.
(2) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
(3) Push the control shaft lever fully toward the right
side of the vehicle.
(4) Return the lever 2 notches to the NEUTRAL posi-
tion.
(5) Set the shift lever to the N position.
(6) While holding the lever lightly toward the ºRº posi-
tion side, tighten the swivel nut.
(i) Adjust the park/neutral position switch.
If the engine will start with the shift selector in any position other
than the N or P position, adjustment is required.
(1) Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolts and
set the shift selector to the N position.
(2) Align the groove with neutral basic line.
(3) Hold the switch in the position and tighten the bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(j) Inspect the idle speed.
Idle speed:
750 ± 50 rpm (In the N position and A/C OFF)
3. MEASURE STALL TEST
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle and the engine by measuring the
maximum engine speeds in the D and R positions.
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80°C (122 - 176 °F).
Do not continuously run this test longer than 5 seconds.
(1) Check the front and rear wheels.
(2) Connect the tachometer to the engine.
(3) Fully apply the parking brake.

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(4) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake pedal.
(5) Start the engine.
(6) Shift it into the D position. Press all the way down on the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
Quickly read the stall speed at this time.
Stall speed: 2,300 ± 200 rpm
(7) Do the same test in the R position.
Stall speed: 2,300 ± 200 rpm
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
(a) Stall speed low in D and R positions. Engine output may be insufficient
 Stator one-way clutch is not operating properly
(b) Stall speed high in D position.
 Line pressure too low
 Forward clutch slipping
 No.2 one-way clutch not operating properly
(c) Stall speed high in R position.
 Line pressure too low
 Direct clutch slipping
 1st and reverse brake slipping
(d) Stall speed high in D and R positions. Line pressure too low
 Improper fluid level
4. MEASURE TIME LAG TEST
When 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 forward clutch, direct clutch and 1st and re-
verse brake.
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176°F).
Make sure to allow 1 minute interval tests.
Make 3 measurements and take the average value.
(1) Fully apply the parking brake.
(2) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
Idling speed: 750 ± 50 rpm (In N position and A/C OFF)
(3) Shift the shift lever from the N to D position. Using a stop watch, measure the time it takes from
shifting the lever to the shock is felt.
Time lag: Less than 1.2 seconds
(4) In the same way, measure the time lag for N " R.
Time lag: Less than 1.5 seconds
EVALUATION (If N " D time lag are longer than than specified):
ProblemPossible cause
NDti l i l
 Line pressure too low
 Forward clutch worn
N " D time lag is longer Forward clutch worn
 Direct clutch worn
 1st and reverse brake worn

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5. HYDRAULIC TEST
(a) Measure the line pressure.
(1) Warm up the transaxle fluid.
(2) Remove the transaxle case test plug and mount SST (See page AX-25).
SST 09992-00094 (09992-00150, 09992-00270)
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80°C (122 - 176 °F).
(3) Fully apply the parking brake and check the 4 wheels.
(4) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
(5) Shift into the D position,step down strongly on the brake pedal with your left foot and while manip-
ulating the accelerator pedal with the right foot, measure the line pressure at the engine speeds
specified in the toble.
(6) In the same manner, do the test in the R position.
Specified line pressure:
D positionIdling
Stall363 - 422 kPa (3.7 - 4.3 kgf/cm2, 53 - 61 psi)
902 - 1,049 kPa (9.2 - 10.7 kgf/cm2, 131 - 152 psi)
R position Idling
Stall530 - 706 kPa (5.4 - 7.2 kgf/cm2, 77 - 102 psi)
1,412 - 1,647 kPa (14.4 - 16.8 kgf/cm2, 205 - 239 psi)
(7) If the measured pressures are not up to specified values, recheck the throttle cable adjustment
and retest it (see step 2).
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the measured values at all positions are higher.
 Throttle cable out of adjustment
 Throttle valve defective
 Regulator valve defective
If the measured values at all positions are lower.
 Throttle cable out of adjustment
 Throttle valve defective
 Regulator valve defective
 Oil pump defective
If pressure is low in the D position only. D position circuit fluid leakage
 Forward clutch defective
If pressure is low in the R position only.
 R position circuit fluid leakage
 Direct clutch defective
 1st and reverse brake defective
(b) Measure the governor pressure.
(1) Warm up the transaxle fluid.
(2) Remove the transaxle case test plug and mount SST (See page AX-25).
SST 09992-00094 (09992-00230, 09992-00270)
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).
(3) Check the parking brake to see that it is not applied.
(4) Start the engine.
(5) Shift into the D position and measure the governor pressures at the speeds specified in the table.

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EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If governor pressure defect.
 Line pressure defect
 Fluid leakage in governor pressure circuit
 Governor valve operation defect
Vehicle speed (Reference)Governor pressure
30 km/h (19 mph)59 - 137 kPa (0.6 - 1.4 kgf/cm2, 9 - 20 psi)
60 km/h (37 mph)186 - 365 kPa (1.9 - 2.7 kgf/cm2, 27 - 38 psi)
90 km/h (56 mph)353 - 431 kPa (3.6 - 4.4 kgf/cm2, 51 - 63 psi)
6. ROAD TEST
NOTICE:
Do this test at normal fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).
(a) D position test.
Shift into the D position and while driving with the accelerator pedal held constant at the throttle valve
fully open, check on the following points:
(1) Check to seethat the 1"2 and 2"3 up-shifts take placeand also that the shift points conform
to those shown in the automatic shift schedule (See page SS-28).
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If there is no 1 - 2 up-shift. Governor valve is defective
 1 - 2 shift valve is stuck
If there is no 2 - 3 up-shift. 1 - 2 shift valve is stuck
If the shift point is defective.Throttle cable out of adjustment
 Throttle valve, 1 - 2 shift valve, 2 - 3 shift valve, etc. are defective
(2) In the same way, check the shock and slip at 1 " 2 and 2 " 3 up-shifts.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the shock is severe.
 Line pressure is too high
 Accumulator is defective
 Check ball is defective
(3) Run in the 3rd gear of the D position, check the abnormal noise and vibration.
HINT:
Check for the cause of abnormal noise and vibration must be made with extreme care as they could also
be due to imbalance in the drive shaft, differential, tires and torque converter clutch, etc.
(4) While running in the 3rd gear of the D position, check that the possible kick-down vehicle speed
limits for the 3 " 1 and 3 " 2 kick-down conform to those indicated in the automatic shift sched-
ule (See page SS-28).
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the possible kick-down vehicle speed limit is defective. Throttle cable out of adjustment
 Throttle valve, 1 - 2 shift valve, 2 - 3 shift valve, etc. are defective
(5) Check the abnormal shock and slip at kick-down.
(6) While running at about 60 km/h (37 mph) in the 3rd gear of the D position, release your foot from
the accelerator pedal and shift into the L position. Then check if the 2 "1 down-shift point con-
forms to that indicated in the automatic shift schedule (See page SS-28).
(b) Inspect the lock-up mechanism.
(1) Drive in the D position at a steady speed (Lock-up ON) of about 65 km/h (40 mph).
(2) Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the engine speed does not change abruptly.

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AT3417
OK if hot
Add if hot
OR0028
Z13623
RPMidle
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2. PRELIMINARY CHECK
(a) Check the fluid level.
HINT:
The vehicle must have been driver so that the engine and trans-
axle are at normal operating.
ATF temperature: 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)
(1) Park the vehicle on the level surface and set the
parking brake.
(2) With the engine idling, shift the selector into each
gear from the P position to the L position and return
to the P position.
(3) Pull out the transaxle dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(5) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range. If the level is at the low side of the hot range,
add new fluid.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON®ll
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(b) Check the fluid condition.
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
(c) Replace the ATF.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(1) Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
(2) Install the drain plug securely.
(3) Add new fluid through the filler pipe.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON®ll
Dry fill: 7.2 liters (7.6 US qts, 6.3 lmp.qts)
Drain and refill: 3.1 liters (3.3 US qts, 2.7 lmp.qts)
(4) Start the engine and shift the selector into all posi-
tions from the P position through the L position and
then shift it into the P position.
(5) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add the
fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
(6) Check the fluid level at the normal operating tem-
perature 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F) and add as nec-
essary.

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3. MEASURE STALL TEST
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle and the engine by measuring the
maximum engine speeds in the D and R positions.
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).

Do not continuously run this test longer than 5 seconds.
(1) Chock the 4 wheels.
(2) Fully apply the parking brake.
(3) Connect the tachometer to the engine.
(4) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
(5) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake pedal.
(6) Shift it into the D position. Press all the way down on the accelerator pedal. Quickly read the stall
speed RPM at this time.
Stall speed: 2,300 ± 200 rpm
(7) Do the same test in the R position.
Stall speed: 2,300 ± 200 rpm
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
(a) Stall speed low in D and R positions.
Engine output may be insufficient

Stator one-way clutch is not operating properly
(b) Stall speed high in D position.

Line pressure too low

Forward clutch slipping

No.2 one-way clutch not operating properly

U/D one-way clutch not operating properly
(c) Stall speed high in R position.

Line pressure too low

Direct clutch slipping

1st and reverse brake slipping

U/D brake slipping
(d) Stall speed high in D and R positions.

Line pressure too low

Improper fluid level

U/D brake slipping
4. MEASURE TIME LAG TEST
When the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there will be a certain lapse of time or lag before
the shock can be felt. This is used for checking the condition of the U/D direct clutch, forward clutch, direct
clutch and 1st and reverse brake.
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176°F).

Make sure to allow 1 minute interval between the tests.

Take three measurements and take the average value.
(1) Fully apply the parking brake.
(2) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
Idling speed: 750 ± 50 rpm (In N position and A/C OFF)
(3) Shift the shift lever from the N to D position. Using a stop watch, measure the time it takes from
shifting the lever to the shock is felt.
Time lag: Less than 1.2 seconds
(4) In the same way, measure the time lag for N " R.
Time lag: Less than 1.5 seconds

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EVALUATION (If N " D or N " R time lag is longer than the specified):
ProblemPossible cause
N " D time lag is longer
Line pressure too low

Forward clutch worn
N " R time lag is longer

Line pressure too low

Direct clutch worn

1st and reverse brake worn
5. HYDRAULIC TEST
(a) Measure the line pressure.
(1) Warm up the ATF.
(2) Remove the transaxle case test plug and mount SST (See page AX-29).
SST 09992-00094 (09992-00150, 09992-00270)
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 - 80°C (122 - 176 °F).

The 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 doing the test.
(3) Chock the 4 wheels.
(4) Fully apply the parking brake.
(5) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
(6) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake pedal and shift into the D position.
(7) Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.
(8) Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Quickly read the highest line pressure when the engine
speed reaches the stall speed.
NOTICE:
Release the accelerator pedal and stop the test if the wheels begin to rotate before the engine speed
reaches the specified stall speed.
(9) In the same way, do the test in the R position.
Specified line pressure:
D positionIdling
Stall373 - 422 kPa (3.8 - 4.3 kgf/cm2, 54 - 61 psi)
902 - 1,049 kPa (9.2 - 10.7 kgf/cm2, 131 - 152 psi)
R position Idling
Stall549 - 706 kPa (5.6 - 7.2 kgf/cm2, 80 - 102 psi)
1,638 - 1,902 kPa (16.7 - 19.4 kgf/cm2, 238 - 276 psi)
(10) If the measured pressures are not up to specified values, recheck the throttle cable adjustment
and retest it.

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EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the measured values at all positions are higher.

Throttle cable out of adjustment

Throttle valve defective

Regulator valve defective
If the measured values at all positions are lower.

Throttle cable out of adjustment

Throttle valve defective

Regulator valve defective

Oil pump defective

U/D one-way clutch not operating properly
If pressure is low in the D position only.

D position circuit fluid leakage

Forward clutch defective

U/D one-way clutch not operating properly
If pressure is low in the R position only.

R position circuit fluid leakage

Direct clutch defective

1st and reverse brake defective

U/D one-way clutch not operating properly
(b) Measure the governor pressure.
(1) Warm up the ATF.
(2) Remove the transaxle case test plug and mount SST (See page AX-29).
SST 09992-00094 (09992-00111, 09992-00270)
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).

Check that the throttle cable is adjusted within the specifications.

Check that the tire pressures are adjusted according to the specifications.
(3) Check the parking brake to see that it is not applied.
(4) Start the engine.
(5) Shift into the D position and measure the governor pressures at the speeds specified in the table.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If governor pressure is defective.

Line pressure defective

Fluid leakage in governor pressure circuit

Governor valve operation defective
Vehicle speed (Reference)Governor pressure
30 km/h (19 mph)59 - 137 kPa (0.6 - 1.4 kgf/cm2, 9 - 20 psi)
60 km/h (37 mph)196 - 275 kPa (2.0 - 2.8 kgf/cm2, 28 - 40 psi)
90 km/h (56 mph)363 - 441 kPa (3.7 - 4.5 kgf/cm2, 53 - 64 psi)
6. ROAD TEST
NOTICE:
Do this test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).
(a) D position test.
Shift into the D position and while driving with the accelerator pedal held constantly at the throttle valve
fully open, check on the following points:
(1) 1 " 2, 2 " 3 and 3 "O/D up-shifts should take place, and shift points should conform to those
shown in the automatic shift schedule (See page SS-30).