Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - A960E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS
PERFORM MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS |
Measure the stall speed.
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transmission and engine by measuring the stall speeds in the D position.
- NOTICE:
Chock the 4 wheels.
Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Fully apply the parking brake.
Keep your left foot pressed firmly on the brake pedal.
Start the engine.
Shift into the D position. Press all the way down on the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
Quickly read the stall speed at this time.
- Stall speed:
- 2,550 +- 150 rpm
Problem | Possible cause |
(a) Stall engine speed is low in D position | Engine power output may be insufficient Stator one-way clutch not operating properly
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(b) Stall engine speed is high in D position | Line pressure is too low Clutch No. 1 (C1) slipping One-way clutch No. 3 (F3) not operating properly One-way clutch No .4 (F4) not operating properly Improper fluid level |
Measure the time lag.
When the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there will be a certain time lapse or lag before the shock can be felt. This is used for checking the condition of the clutch, and brake.
- NOTICE:
Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Fully apply the parking brake.
Start and warm up the engine and check idle speed.
- Idle speed:
- approx. 700 rpm (In N position and A/C OFF)
Shift the lever from N to D position. Using a stop watch, measure the time from when the lever is shifted until the shock is felt.
- Time lag:
- N → D less than 1.2 seconds
In the same way, measure the time lag for N → R.
- Time lag:
- N → R less than 1.5 seconds
Problem | Possible cause |
N → D time lag is longer | Line pressure is too low Clutch No.1 (C1) worn One-way clutch No. 3 (F3) not operating properly One-way clutch No. 4 (F4) not operating properly |
N → R time lag is longer | Line pressure is too low Clutch No. 3 (C3) worn Brake No. 4 (B4) worn One-way clutch No. 1 (F1) not operating properly |