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Stall Speed Test

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NOTE: Carry out the LINE PRESSURE TEST  prior to the Stall Speed Test. If line pressure is low, do not carry out the stall test or additional transmission damage will occur. Do not maintain Wide Open Throttle (WOT) in any gear range for more than 5 seconds.
NOTE: After testing each of the ranges, move the selector lever into the NEUTRAL position and run the engine at 1, 000 rpm for about 15 seconds to allow the torque converter to cool off before continuing onto the next range.
NOTE: If the engine speed exceeds maximum specified rpm, release the accelerator pedal immediately.
NOTE: Only perform the stall speed test with the engine and transmission at normal operating temperatures.

The Stall Speed Test checks the operation of the following items:

  1. Connect a scan tool.
  2. Press the accelerator pedal to WOT in each range. Record the rpm reached in each range. Stall speeds should be in the appropriate range.
STALL SPEED

Engine Drive Reverse
Diesel 1, 600-1, 750 rpm 1, 800-2, 000 rpm
Gas 2, 100-2, 300 rpm 1, 900-2, 200 rpm
STALL SPEED DIAGNOSIS CHART

Test Results Possible Source
Stall speed high - R only
  • General line pressure concerns
  • Overdrive One-Way Clutch (OWC)
  • Direct clutch
  • Reverse clutch
Stall speed high - (D)
  • General line pressure concerns
  • Overdrive OWC
  • Forward clutch
  • Low/Reverse OWC
Stall speed high - Manual 3 only
  • Overdrive OWC
  • Coast clutch
  • Forward clutch
  • Intermediate clutch
Stall speed high - Manual 2 only
  • Forward clutch
  • Low/Reverse OWC
  • Reverse clutch
Stall speed high - Manual 1 only
  • Coast clutch
  • Overdrive OWC
  • Forward clutch
  • Reverse clutch
Stall speed low - (D), 3, 2, 1 and R
  • Torque converter reactor OWC
  • Engine driveability concerns