Torque Converter Lock-Up
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Road test vehicle. Increase vehicle speed until lock-up should occur. To confirm lock-up operation, very lightly depress brake pedal with left foot and release while maintaining constant speed. Monitor vehicle tachometer. Transaxle should downshift into 3rd gear and then upshift into lock-up once brake pedal is released. Ensure lock-up speeds are within specification. See LOCK-UP SPEED SPECIFICATIONS .