Pressure Test With Transmission In "D" (Drive Gear)
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- This tests oil pump output, pressure regulation and condition of clutch hydraulic circuits. Remove pressure tap plugs and install pressure gauge in accumulator and front servo pressure taps. See Figure . Start and operate engine at 1600 RPM.
- Move manual selector lever on transmission to fully forward position and then rearward 2 positions to gearshift "D" position. Read pressure on both pressure gauges as throttle valve lever on transmission is moved from fully forward position to fully rearward position.
- Line pressure at accumulator pressure tap should be 54-60 psi (3.7-4.2 kg/cm2 ) with throttle valve lever fully forward and gradually increase as throttle valve lever is moved rearward. Front servo is pressurized only in gearshift lever "D" position and pressure should be within 3 psi (.2 kg/cm2 ) of line pressure up to the downshift point.
- If line pressure is not within specification, adjust line pressure. Refer to the LINE PRESSURE under HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS. If proper line pressure still cannot be obtained, check for defective components and hydraulic circuit. Remove pressure gauges. Install and tighten pressure tap plugs to specification. Refer to the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.