AX4S

Shift Point Road Test

This test verifies that the shift control system is operating properly.

Perform the test as follows:
1. Bring engine and transaxle up to normal operating temperature.
2. Operate vehicle with gearshift lever in O/D range.






3. Apply minimum throttle and observe speeds at which upshift occurs and torque converter engages. Refer to the AX4S shift speeds chart shown.

Note: Shift speed ranges are approximate for all applications.

4. Stop vehicle and move transaxle range selector lever to D range. Repeat Step C. Transaxle will make all upshifts except 3-4 and torque converter clutch apply should occur above 46 km/h (27 mph).
5. Press accelerator pedal to floor, wide-open throttle (WOT). Transaxle should shift from third to second, or third to first, depending on vehicle speed, and torque converter clutch should release.
6. With vehicle speed above 48 km/h (30 mph), move transaxle range selector lever from D range to 1 range (LOW) and remove foot from accelerator pedal. Transaxle should immediately downshift to second gear. When vehicle speed drops below 32 km/h (20 mph), transaxle should downshift into first gear.
7. If transaxle fails to upshift/downshift or torque converter clutch does not apply and release, refer to Diagnosis by Symptom Charts for possible causes.