Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - A960E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC TEST

PERFORM HYDRAULIC TEST
Automatic Transmission System - Hydraulic Test. A960E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Measure the line pressure.

  • NOTICE:
Perform the test at the normal operating ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) temperature: 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
The line pressure test should always be carried out in pairs. One technician should observe the conditions of wheels or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is performing the test.
Be careful to prevent SST hose from interfering with the exhaust pipe.
This Check must be conducted after checking and adjusting engine.
Perform under condition that A/C is OFF.
When conducting stall test, do not continue more than 5 seconds.

Warm up the ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid).

Lift the vehicle up.

Remove the test plug on the transmission case center right side and connect SST.

  • SST
  • 09992-00095(09992-00231,09992-00271)

Lower the vehicle.

Fully apply the parking brake and chock the 4 wheels.

Start the engine and check idling speed.

Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake pedal and shift into D position.

Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.

Depress the accelerator pedal all the way down. Quickly read the highest line pressure when engine speed reaches stall speed.

In the same manner, do the test in R position.

Specified line pressure:
ConditionD position kPa (kgf / cm2, psi)R position kPa (kgf / cm2, psi)
Idling355 to 425 kPa
(3.6 to 4.3 kgf/cm2, 51 to 62 psi)
485 to 585 kPa
(4.9 to 6.0 kgf/cm2, 70 to 85 psi)
Stall test1,233 to 1,343 kPa
(12.6 to 13.7 kgf/cm2, 179 to 195 psi)
1,401 to 1,609 kPa
(14.3 to 16.4 kgf/cm2, 203 to 233 psi)
Evaluation:
ProblemPossible cause
If the measured values at all position are higher
Shift solenoid valve (SLT) defective
Regulator valve defective
If the measured values at all position are lower
Shift solenoid valve (SLT) defective
Regulator valve defective
Oil pump defective
If pressure is low in the D position only
D position circuit fluid leak
Clutch No. 1 (C1) defective
If pressure is low in the R position only
R position circuit fluid leak
Clutch No. 3 (C3) defective
Brake No. 4 (B4) defective