Torque Converter
The torque converter, as the power plant which delivers the power of engine to the automatic transaxle, consists of 3 elements, 2 phases and 1 stage type.
Scheme 2
- The flowing section form of the torque converter changes the round type to the flat type to reduce the length of the torque converter.
- The maximum operating degree of the damper clutch installed inside the transaxle increases from 11° to 18° to improve the engine revolution change reduction capability and the fuel consumption
Torque Converter Stall Test
This test measures the maximum engine speed when the select lever is at the "D" or "R" position and the torque converter stalls to test the operation of the torque converter, starter motor and one-way clutch operation and the holding performance of the clutches and brakes in the transmission.
| CAUTION | Do not let anybody stand in front of or behind the vehicle while this test is being carried out. |
- Check the automatic transmission fluid level and temperature and the engine coolant temperature. Fluid level : At the HOT mark on the oil level gauge Fluid temperature : 80~100°C (176~212°F) Engine coolant temperature : 80~100°C (176~212°F)
- Check both rear wheels (left and right).
- Pull the parking brake lever on, with the brake pedal fully depressed.
- Start the engine.
- Move the select lever to the "D" position, fully depress the accelerator pedal and take a reading of the maximum engine speed at this time. CAUTION: The throttle should not be left fully open for any more than eight seconds. If carrying out the stall test two or more times, move the select lever to the "N" position and run the engine at 1,000 r/min to let the automatic transaxle fluid cool down before carrying out subsequent tests. Move the select lever to the "R" position and carry out the same test again. Stall rpm : 2,000~2,700 RPM
| Range | Condition | Passable cause |
|---|---|---|
| R range slip | Reverse | REV in D range normal L/R in D range abnormal |
| D1 rang slip | D range 1st/Sports mode 1st | L/R in reverse range abnormal UD in reverse range normal |
| D3 range slip | 3rd gear hold | OD in 3rd gear slip (1st and 2nd gear normal) |
| Forwarding, reverse slip | D range, R range | Torque converter Oil pump, Manual valve in the valve Driving device abnormal |
TORQUE CONVERTER STALL TEST
Scheme 3
- Warm up the engine until the automatic transaxle fluid temperature is 80~100°C (176~212°F).
- Jack up the vehicle so that the wheels are free to turn.
- Connect the special tools (09452-21500, 09452-21000) oil pressure gauge to each pressure discharge port.
- Measure the hydraulic pressure at each port under the conditions given in the standard hydraulic pressure table, and check that the measured values are within the standard value ranges.
- If a value is outside the standard range, correct the problem while referring to the «HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST»(ref-381707-S31493268512010123100000) diagnosis table. Bottom side