No Torque Converter Clutch Engagement
Check valve body and torque converter.
Torque Converter Clutch Always Engaged
Check valve body, oil pump assembly, torque converter and transaxle case.
VEHICLE SHIFT SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
| Operating Condition | Shift Speed MPH |
| Minimum Throttle (1) |
| 1-2 | 9-19 |
| 2-3 | 20-30 |
| 3-4 | 35-45 |
| Partial Throttle (2) |
| 1-2 | 12-22 |
| 2-3 | 30-45 |
| 3-4 | 55-70 |
| WOT |
| 1-2 | 30-40 |
| 2-3 | 62-72 |
| 3-4 | 97-107 |
| Coast (3) |
| 4-3 | 17-27 |
| 3-2 | N/A |
| 3-1 | 5-15 |
| 2-1 | 5-15 |
| Manual 2-1 | 27-37 |
| (1) Minimum throttle opening (13%). (2) Partial throttle opening (30%). (3) Closed throttle, coasting condition. Downshift may be imperceptible. |
| (1) | Minimum throttle opening (13%). |
| (2) | Partial throttle opening (30%). |
| (3) | Closed throttle, coasting condition. Downshift may be imperceptible. |
VEHICLE SHIFT SPEEDS (PROBE)
| Operating Condition | Shift Speed MPH |
| 2.0L |
| Minimum Throttle (1) |
| 1-2 | 9-14 |
| 2-3 | 18-28 |
| 3-4 | 33-53 |
| Partial Throttle (2) |
| 1-2 | 19-30 |
| 2-3 | 33-53 |
| 3-4 | 51-82 |
| WOT |
| 1-2 | 30-48 |
| 2-3 | 61-98 |
| 3-4 | 93-149 |
| Coast (3) |
| 4-3 | 27-43 |
| 3-2 | N/A |
| 3-1 | 5-8 |
| 2-1 | 5-8 |
| Manual 2-1 | 30-48 |
| 2.5L |
| Minimum Throttle (1) |
| 1-2 | 9-14 |
| 2-3 | 17-27 |
| 3-4 | 33-53 |
| Partial Throttle (2) |
| 1-2 | 16-25 |
| 2-3 | 30-48 |
| 3-4 | 51-82 |
| WOT |
| 1-2 | 30-48 |
| 2-3 | 61-98 |
| 3-4 | 93-149 |
| Coast (3) |
| 4-3 | 27-43 |
| 3-2 | N/A |
| 3-1 | 6-9 |
| 2-1 | 6-9 |
| Manual 2-1 | 33-53 |
| (1) Minimum throttle opening (13%). (2) Partial throttle opening (30%). (3) Closed throttle, coasting condition. Downshift may be imperceptible. |
| (1) | Minimum throttle opening (13%). |
| (2) | Partial throttle opening (30%). |
| (3) | Closed throttle, coasting condition. Downshift may be imperceptible. |
VEHICLE SHIFT SPEEDS (CONTOUR & MYSTIQUE)
TURBINE TORQUE CHECK
Install End Play Checking Tool (T81P-7902-D) with sleeve into turbine splines in converter. Using torque wrench, measure turbine turning torque. Replace converter if torque exceeds 71 INCH lbs. (8 N.m).
Scheme 23
Scheme 23: TURBINE TORQUE CHECK
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft Lbs. (N.m) |
| Axle Nut |
| Contour & Mystique | 246 (340) |
| Probe | 174-235 (235-319) |
| Ball Joint Clamp Bolt |
| Contour & Mystique | 54-67 (74-92) |
| Probe | 25-42 (34-57) |
| Bearing Bracket Bolt |
| Contour & Mystique | 15-23 (21-32) |
| Probe | 31-46 (42-62) |
| Cooler Line Fitting | 27-32 (36-44) |
| Drain Plug | 19-21 (25-29) |
| Manual Control Lever Bolt | 19-22 (25-30) |
| Stabilizer Link Nut |
| Contour & Mystique | 15-23 (20-32) |
| Probe | 27-40 (36-54) |
| Steering Knuckle Clamp Bolt | 25-42 (34-57) |
| Tie Rod End Nut | 20 (28) |
| Torque Converter Bolt | 27 (36) |
| Transaxle Case Bolt | 15-18 (20-24) |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt | 30 (40) |
| Transmission Speed Sensor Bolt | 11 (15) |
| Valve Body Cover Bolt | 10-13 (14-18) |
| Wheel Lug Nut |
| Contour & Mystique | 94 (127) |
| Probe | 65-87 (88-118) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Accumulator-To-Transfer Plate Bolt | 89 (10) |
| Manual Valve Lever Ball Stud Nut | 96-117 (11-13) |
| Oil Level Control Valve Bolt | 96-117 (11-13) |
| Oil Pump Bolt | 117 (13) |
| Pressure Tap Plate Bolt | 71 (8) |
| Solenoid Valve Body Bolt | 80-97 (9-11) |
| Transmission Range Sensor Bolt | 97 (11) |
| Transmission Speed Sensor | 106-124 (12-14) |
| Valve Body-To-Transfer Plate Bolt | 96-117 (11-13) |
| Valve Body-To-Transaxle Case Bolt | 80-97 (9-11) |
| Vehicle Speed Sensor Bolt | 44-53 (5-6) |
TRANSAXLE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) |
| Direct Clutch Pack Clearance | .020-.044 (.50-1.12) |
| Forward/Coast Clutch Pack Clearance | .020-.043 (.50-1.09) |
| Reverse Clutch Pack Clearance | .012-.035 (.33-.89) |
| Low/Reverse Clutch Pack Clearance | .021-.046 (.54-1.17) |
| Low/Inter. Planetary Thrust Clearance | .006-.028 (.15-.72) |
| Oil Pump Drive Gear Clearance | .0015-.0030 (.040-.080) |
| Oil Pump Driven Gear Clearance | .0015-.0030 (.040-.080) |
| Reverse/OD Planetary Thrust Clearance | .006-.028 (.15-.72) |
| Torque Converter End Play | .050 (1.27) |
| INCH lbs. (N.m) |
| Oil Pump Rotating Torque | 2 (.3) |