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Removal (”A” Body)
1) Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner. Remove bolt securing transaxle throttle valve cable to transaxle. Remove shift cable and bracket from transaxle. Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary.
2) Disconnect oil cooler lines from transaxle. Plug ends of lines. Remove all transaxle-to-engine bolts except bolt nearest

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This bulletin updates TSB 01-40-005 to add additional DTC code information. An improperly functioning input speed sensor or output speed sensor may result in the following four conditions:
1 “Check Engine” light on ‘
2. Harsh P-R or P-D engagement shock W I.
3. Transaxle accelerates in 1st gear to approximately 5000 rpm, then shifts into 3rd gear [...]

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The first step in diagnosing any driveability problem is verifying the customer’s complaint with a test drive under the conditions the problem reportedly occurred. Before entering self-diagnostics, perform a careful and complete visual inspection. Most transmission control problems result from mechanical breakdowns or poor electrical connections.

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The transaxle electronic control system controls transaxle shift points and damper clutch control for torque converter lock-up. Transaxle uses hydraulically operated clutches controlled by the Transaxle Control Unit (TCU). Overdrive or 4th gear operation is controlled by a manually operated overdrive control switch. Transaxle will not shift into overdrive unless overdrive control switch is in [...]

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Transaxle 4-speed automatic transaxle is electronically controlled. Transaxle uses hydraulically operated clutches controlled by the Transaxle Control Unit (TCU). Transaxle consists of clutches, brake, kickdown band, planetary gear sets and transfer case (W4A32 and W4A33).
The TCU receives information from various inputs and controls solenoids on the valve body for different gear operation. Overdrive or 4th [...]

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With this worksheet, you will follow the reassembly of a front-drive transmission using the required special tools, make measurements where appropriate, retrieve and apply the needed service information, retrieve and interpret service specification information from the repair manual. Tools and Equipment • Hand Tool Set • Dial Indicator Torque Wrench • Preload Adapter SST (P/N [...]

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Some 2003 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles may exhibit M.I.L. “ON” with DTC P0770 (Shift Solenoid E Malfunction). Several production changes have occurred to correct this condition. Follow the repair procedure on pages 2 and 3 to address those vehicles that exhibit the condition.
The repair procedure must be followed closely to assure that only [...]

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Some 2005 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle may exhibit a harsh shift condition and a M.I.L. “ON” with DTC P2716 stored. Improvements have been made to the Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) manufacturing process to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Use the following [...]

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This schedule maintenance guide you when you need to check your Ford Explorer Mileage: Value Package Price: Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Up to 5 quarts of oil. Perform at specified mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever occurs first) – See dealer Perform multi-point inspection – See dealer Rotate [...]

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The first Toyota 3S-FE and 3S-GE engines were released for the 1986 model year and, fittingly enough, in the nose of the ST162 Celica (which was a monumental improvement over the previous model). Both 3S-FE and 3S-GE engines have iron blocks with a 86 x 86mm bore and stroke delivering a total swept capacity of [...]

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