Shift Point Road Test: Notes
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NOTE:
Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws.
NOTE:
If equipped, turn the Power Take-Off (PTO) unit off for correct test results. For a description of PTO operation, refer to TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM .
This test verifies that the shift control system is operating correctly.
- Bring the engine and transmission up to normal operating temperature.
- Operate the vehicle with the transmission range selector lever in the (D) range.
- Apply minimum throttle and observe the speeds at which the upshift occurs and the torque converter engages. (Refer to Shift Speeds chart.)
- Press the accelerator pedal to the floor Wide Open Throttle (WOT). The transmission should shift from 6th to 5th gear or 5th to 3rd, depending on vehicle speed. The torque converter should disengage and then reapply.
- With vehicle speed above 48 km/h (30 mph), move the selector lever to manual 3rd gear. The transmission should immediately have a 6th to 3rd shift. When the vehicle speed drops to 32 km/h (20 mph) a 3rd to 1st shift should occur.
- If the transmission fails to upshift/downshift or if the torque converter does not apply and release, refer to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM for concern diagnosis.