AX−1

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM

AX04K−02

PRECAUTION
When working with FIPG material, you must observe the followings.
S Using a razor blade and a gasket scraper, remove all the old FIPG material from the gasket surfaces.
S Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
S Clean both sealing surfaces with a non−residue solvent.
S Apply FIPG in an approx. 1 mm (0.04 in.) wide bead along the sealing surface.
S Parts must be assembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the FIPG material must be re-
moved and reapplied.
If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to the precaution in the IN section.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
AX04L−01

OPERATION
Planetary Gear Unit 1st & Reverse 2nd Brake (B2) 2nd Coast
Brake (B3) Brake (B1)
O/D Direct One−Way Clutch Forward
Clutch (C0) O/D Brake (B0) No.2 (F2) Clutch (C1) Direct Clutch (C2)

O/D One−Way Counter Rear Planetary Front Planetary

Clutch (F0) Drive Gear Gear Gear Input Shaft
O/D Planetary Intermediate One−Way Clutch
Gear Shaft No.1 (F1)

Shift Lever
Gear Position C0 C1 C2 B0 B1 B2 B3 F0 F1 F2
Position
P Parking f
R Reverse f f f
N Neutral f
1st f f f f
2nd f f f f f
D
3rd f f f f f
O/D f f f f
1st f f f f

2 2nd f f f f f f
*3rd f f f f f
1st f f f f f
L
*2nd f f f f f f

*Down−shift only − no up−shift

f : Operating D00690

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − EXTENSION HOUSING OIL SEAL

EXTENSION HOUSING OIL SEAL AX04M−02

ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
2. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
(See page PR−3)
SST 3. REMOVE EXTENSION HOUSING OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the oil seal.
Q06043
SST 09308−00010

4. INSTALL EXTENSION HOUSING OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST and a hammer, driver in a new oil seal.
SST 09325−20010
Oil seal depth: 1.5 ± 0.4 mm (0.059 ± 0.016 in.)
(b) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
5. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT
(See page PR−9)
SST
6. FILL TRANSFER WITH OIL
Q06044 (See page DI−173)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR

VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR AX04N−01

ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(b) Disconnect the front speed sensor connector.
(c) Remove the bolt and front speed sensor assembly.

Q08739

O−Ring
(d) Remove the clip and speedometer driven gear from the
Vehicle Speed front speed sensor.
Sensor (e) Remove the O−ring from the front speed sensor.
2. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Coat a new O−ring with ATF and install it to the front
speed sensor.
(b) Install the speedometer driven gear to the front speed
Driven Gear sensor with the clip.
Clip
Q06120 (c) Install the front speed sensor assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
(d) Connect the front speed sensor connector.
(e) Install the air cleaner assembly.

3. REAR SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(b) Disconnect the rear speed sensor connector.
(c) Remove the bolt and rear speed sensor.

Q08737

(d) Remove the O−ring from the rear speed sensor.

4. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Coat a new O−ring with ATF and install it to the rear speed
sensor.
(b) Install the rear speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
(c) Connect the rear speed sensor connector.
(d) Install the air cleaner assembly.
O−Ring
Q06119

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − ATF TEMPERATURE SWITCH

ATF TEMPERATURE SWITCH AX04O−01

ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. REMOVE ATF TEMPERATURE SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the ATF temperature switch connector.
(b) Remove the ATF temperature switch.
3. INSTALL ATF TEMPERATURE SWITCH
Q08865
(a) Install the ATF temperature switch.
(b) Connect the ATF temperature switch connector.
4. INSTALL NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP)

SWITCH AX128−01

ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
Q08738
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable.
(b) Remove the nut and shift control lever.
(c) Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.

(d) Remove the nut and lock plate.

(e) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position
switch.

Q06066

4. INSTALL AND ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION

SWITCH
(a) Install the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve
shaft with the 2 bolts and nut.
(b) Install a new lock plate and tighten the nut.
Torque: 6.9 N·m (70 kgf·cm, 61 in.·lbf)
(c) Stake the nut with the lock plate.
(d) Temporarily install the manual valve lever shaft.
Q06109

(e) Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it

clockwise 2 notches.
(f) Remove the shaft control lever.

N R P Q06077

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH

(g) Adjust the park/neutral position switch

(See page AX−6).
Neutral
Basic
HINT:
Line Align the groove and park/neutral basic line
(h) Tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
Groove

Q06078

(i) Install the shaft control lever with the nut.

Torque: 12.7 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
(j) Connect the control cable with the nut.
5. CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CON-
NECTOR
6. INSTALL NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

Q08738

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY AX129−01

ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DRAIN ATF
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug, and
drain the ATF into a suitable container.
3. REMOVE OIL PAN AND GASKET
Q06064
(a) Remove the 17 bolts.
(b) Remove the oil pan by lifting transaxle case.
NOTICE:
Some fluid remain in the oil pan.

4. EXHAUST PARTICLES IN PAN

Remove the magnet and use it to collect any steel chips.
Lock carefully at the chips and particles in the oil pan and on the
magnet to anticipate when type of wear you will find in the trans-
axle.
S Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear
S Brass (non−magnetic): bushing wear

AT0103

5. REMOVE OIL PIPE BRACKET AND STRAINER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and oil pipe bracket.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and strainer.
(c) Remove the gasket from the strainer.

D00691

6. REMOVE MANUAL VALVE BODY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and detent spring.

D00692

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

(b) Remove the 5 bolts and manual valve body with the
manual valve.
(c) Remove the manual valve from the manual valve body.

D00693

7. REMOVE OIL PIPE

(a) Remove the bolt and retainer.
(b) Pry up both pipe ends with a large screwdriver and re-
move the 8 pipes.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend or damage the pipes.

Q05896

8. DISCONNECT 3 SOLENOID CONNECTORS

Q05897

9. REMOVE CONNECTOR CLAMP AND PIPE RETAINER

D00645

10. REMOVE B3 APPLY PIPE

Pry up the pipe with a screwdriver and remove the pipe.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend or damage the pipes.

Q05899

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

11. REMOVE VALVE BODY

(a) Remove the 10 bolts.

D00694

(b) Disconnect the throttle cable from the cam and remove
the valve body.
12. INSTALL VALVE BODY TO TRANSAXLE CASE
(a) While holding the cam down with your hand, slip the cable
end into the slot.
(b) Raise up the valve body into place.
NOTICE:
Do not entangle the solenoid wire.
OR0038

D C (c) Install and tighten the 10 bolts.

Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)
C
HINT:
S Each bolt length is indicated below.
C S Hand−tighten the 10 bolts first, then torque with a torque
wrench.
Bolt length:
B Bolt A: 22 mm (0.87 in.)
A Z13387 Bolt B: 32 mm (1.26 in.)
Bolt C: 43 mm (1.69 in.)
Bolt D: 55 mm (2.17 in.)

13. INSTALL B3 APPLY PIPE

NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend or damage the pipe.

D00696

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

14. INSTALL CONNECTOR CLAMP AND PIPE RETAINER

A
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Each bolt length is indicated below.
Bolt length:
B
Bolt A: 39 mm (1.54 in.)
Bolt B: 43 mm (1.69 in.)

Z13388

15. CONNECT 3 SOLENOID CONNECTORS

Q05897

16. INSTALL OIL PIPE

(a) Using a plastic hammer, install the 8 pipes into their posi-
tions.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend or damage the pipes.
(b) Install and tighten the bolt and retainer.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)

Q05896

17. INSTALL MANUAL VALVE BODY AND DETENT

B
SPRING
(a) Align the manual valve with the pin on the manual shaft
lever.
(b) Lower the manual valve body into place.
(c) Hand−tighten the 5 bolts first. Then, tighten them with a
torque wrench.
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)
A Z13389 HINT:
Each bolt length is indicated below.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 22 mm (0.87 in.)
Bolt B: 37 mm (1.46 in.)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

(d) Place the detent springs on the manual valve body and
hand−tighten the 2 bolts first.
Then, tighten them with a torque wrench.
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Each bolt length is indicated below.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 14 mm (0.55 in.)
B A Bolt B: 37 mm (1.46 in.)
Z13390

(e) Check that the manual valve lever is touching the center
of the detent spring tip roller.

A 18. INSTALL PIPE BRACKET AND OIL STRAINER

A B Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Each bolt length is indicated below.
B Bolt length:
Bolt A: 22 mm (0.87 in.)
Bolt B: 53 mm (2.09 in.)

Z13391

19. INSTALL MAGNETS IN PLACE

NOTICE:
Make sure that the magnets do not interfere with the oil
pipes.

Q06019

20. INSTALL OIL PAN WITH NEW GASKET

(a) Install a new gasket and oil pan.
(b) Install and tighten 17 bolts.
Torque: 7.9 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 70 in.·lbf)
21. FILL ATF AND CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and
the drain plug.
Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)
Q06064 (b) Fill the ATF and check the fluid level (See page DI−173).
22. INSTALL NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − THROTTLE CABLE

THROTTLE CABLE AX04R−02

ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE FROM LINKAGE
2. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(See page AX−6)
3. REMOVE VALVE BODY
(See page AX−8)
Q06117

4. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE

(a) Remove the bolt and pull the cable out of the transaxle
case.
(b) Remove the O−ring from the throttle cable.

Q06068

5. INSTALL THROTTLE CABLE INTO TRANSAXLE

CASE
200 mm
(7.87 in.)
If the throttle cable is new do the following operations (a) − (c).
(a) Bend the cable so there is a radius of about 200 mm (7.87
in.).
(b) Pull the inner cable lightly until a slight resistance is felt,
and hold it.
(c) Stake the stopper 0.8 − 1.5 mm (0.031 − 0.059 in.) from
0.8 − 1.5 mm (0.031 − 0.059 in.) Q05731 the end of outer cable.
(d) Install a new O−ring to the throttle cable.
(e) Make sure to push it in all the way.
(f) Install and torque the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
6. INSTALL VALVE BODY
(See page AX−8)
7. CONNECT THROTTLE CABLE TO LINKAGE
8. ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE
(See page DI−173)
9. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(See page AX−6)
10. TEST DRIVE VEHICLE

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL

SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL AX04S−01

ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA−20)
2. REMOVE LH SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
Using SST, pull out the oil seal.
SST SST 09308−00010
Q06041

3. REMOVE RH SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL

Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal.

Q06072

4. INSTALL LH SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST and a hammer, driver in a new oil seal.
SST 09608−32010, 09950−70010 (09951−07100)
Oil seal depth: 0 ± 0.5 mm (0 ± 0.020 in.)
(b) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.

SST
Q06040

5. INSTALL RH SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09608−32010, 09950−70010 (09951−07100)
Oil seal depth: 0 ± 0.5 mm (0 ± 0.020 in.)
(b) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
6. INSTALL BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS (See page SA−31)
SST 7. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page DI−173)

Q06042

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM

SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM

AX04X−03

LOCATION

Stop Light Switch

Key Interlock Solenoid

Shift Lock Override Button Cover

HINT:
S The shift indicator housing ordered as
supply parts does not include the cover
of the shift−lock override button. Shift Lock Solenoid
So, if you replace the shift indicator Shift Lock Control Switch
housing, install cover from the old Shift Lock Control ECU
housing into the new housing.
S Install the cover with its cutout facing
toward the rear of the vehicle. Q08861

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
AX0ZJ−02

A B C INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU
SLS+
Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.
IG STP P1 P P2
E SLS− HINT:
ACC KLS+ Do not disconnect the ECU connector.

Wire Harness Side

Z19320

Connector Terminal Measuring condition Voltage (V)

1 − 3 (ACC − E) IG SW ACC 10 − 14
5 − 3 (IG − E) IG SW ON 10 − 14
4 − 3 (STP − E) Depress brake pedal 10 − 14
A
3. IG SW ACC and shift lever at P position 0
2−3
4. Shift lever at R, N, D, 2, L position 7.5 − 11
(KLS+ − E)
5. (after approx 1 second) 5.5 − 10
1. IG SW ON and shift lever at P position 0
2−1
B 2. Depress brake pedal 8.5 − 14
(SLS+ − SLS−)
3. Except P position 0
1. IG SW ON, shift lever at P position and depress brake
3−2 0
pedal
(P1 − P)
C 2. Shift except P position under condition above 10 − 14

1−2 1. IG SW ACC and shift lever at P position 10 − 14

(P2 − P) 2. Shift except P position under condition above 0

2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID

(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the ter-
minals.
Standard resistance: 26 − 33 Ω
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.

AT5027

(c) Apply battery positive voltage between the terminals.

Check that the solenoid can be heard operating.
If the solenoid does not operated, replace the solenoid.

Battery

AT5029

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM

3. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID

(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the ter-
minals.
Standard resistance: 12.5 − 16.5 Ω
2 1 If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.

Q09052

(c) Apply battery positive voltage between the terminals.

Check that the solenoid can be heard operating.
If the solenoid does not operated, replace the solenoid.

2 1

Q09053

4. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SWITCH

Inspect that there is continuity between each terminal.
Shift position Tester connection Specified value
P position (Release button 2−3
Continuity
is not pushed) (P − P1)
2−3
P position (Release button (P − P1)
1 (P2) Continuity
3 (P1) is pushed) 2−1
2 (P) (P − P2)
Z19339
2−1
R, N, D, 2, L position Continuity
(P − P2)

If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

AX04T−01

COMPONENTS

37 (380, 27)

Plug for Center

Differential Center Stiffener
Control Pressure Plate
46 (470, 34) Test
37 (380, 27)

64 (650, 47)

37 (380, 27)

64 (650, 47)
L 27 (280, 20)
9.3 (95, 82 in.·lbf)
25 (250, 18)

Rear End Plate

64 (650, 47)

37 (380, 27)
46 (470, 34)
Stiffener Plate

9.3 (95, 82 in.·lbf)

Plug for Line

Transaxle
Pressure Test

Starter

39 (400, 29)

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

z Non−reusable part
L Precoated part
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX04U−02

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE TRANSAXLE WITH ENGINE (See page
EM−68)
2. REMOVE STARTER
Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)

Q06113

3. REMOVE STIFFENER PLATE

Remove the 3 bolts and stiffener plate.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)

Q05857

4. REMOVE REAR END PLATE

Remove the 4 bolts and rear end plate.
Torque:
Bolt A: 9.3 N·m (95 kgf·cm, 82 in.·lbf)
Bolt B: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)

Z19463

5. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNT-

ING BOLTS
Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts with
holding the crankshaft pulley nut by a wrench.
Torque: 27 N·m (280 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Coat the threads of the bolts with sealant.
Q05858 Sealant: Part No. 08833 − 00070, THREE BONDS 1324
or equivalent
S Tighten the bolts evenly.
S First install dark green colored bolt and then the 5
bolts.
6. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND WIRE HARNESS
FROM TRANSAXLE

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

7. REMOVE CENTER STIFFENER PLATE

Remove the 4 bolts and stiffener plate.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)

Q08839

8. REMOVE TRANSAXLE WITH TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)

Q06112

(b) Remove the 5 transaxle mounting bolts.

Torque:
14 mm head bolt: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
12 mm head bolt: 46 N·m (470 kgf·cm, 34 ft·lbf)
(c) Separate the transaxle assembly.

Z17589

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX04V−01

INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLA-
TION
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure the distance from
the installed surface to front surface of the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: More than 13.7 mm (0.539 in.)
2. TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page
AT3412
AX−19).
HINT:
After installation, check and inspect the following items.
S Fluid level (See page DI−173)
S Front wheel alignment (See page SA−4)
S Do the road test

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH

SST
AND DRIVE PLATE AX04W−01

INSPECTION
1. INSPECT ONE−WAY CLUTCH
(a) Install SST into the inner race of the one−way clutch.
SST 09350−32014 (09351−32010)

AT0952

SST (b) Install SST so that it fits in the notch of the converter clutch
hub and outer race of the one−way clutch.
SST 09350−32014 (09351−32020)

AT0953

(c) With the torque converter clutch standing on its side, the
Hold clutch locks when turned counterclockwise, and rotates
freely and smoothly clockwise.
If necessary, clean the converter clutch and retest the clutch.
Lock Replace the converter clutch if the clutch still fails the test.

Free
Turn
AT3306

2. MEASURE DRIVE PLATE RUNOUT AND INSPECT

RING GEAR
(a) Set up a dial indicator and measure the drive plate runout.
(b) Check the damage of the ring gear.
Maximum runout: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.)
If the runout is not within the specification, or ring gear is dam-
aged replace the drive plate.
Torque: 83 N·m (850 kgf·cm, 61 ft·lbf)
AT2821

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H) − TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE

3. MEASURE TORQUE CLUTCH CONVERTER SLEEVE

RUNOUT
(a) Temporarily mount the torque converter clutch to the drive
plate. Set up a dial indicator and measure the torque con-
verter clutch sleeve runout.
Maximum runout: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
If the runout is not within the specification, try to correct by reori-
enting the installation of the converter clutch.
AT4184 HINT:
Mark the position of the converter clutch to ensure correct
installation.
(b) Remove the torque converter clutch.

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