FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Transmission Verification Test

TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST
1.
Reconnect any disconnected components.
Connect the DRB III* to the Data Link Connector.
With the DRB III*, erase ABS DTCs.
With the DRB III*, erase PCM DTCs.
With the DRB III*, erase TCM DTCs.
With the DRB III*, display the Transmission temperature. Start and run the engine until the Transmission temperature is above 43°C (110°F).
Check the Transmission fluid and adjust if necessary. Refer to the Service Information for the proper Fluid Fill procedure.

Note: If internal repairs were performed and the shift quality is still poor, it may be necessary to check the internal repair.

ROAD TEST PROCEDURE
Road test the vehicle. Make fifteen to twenty 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, and 4-5 upshifts.
Perform these shifts from a standing start to 72 km/h (45 MPH) with a constant throttle opening of 20 to 25 degrees.
With speeds below 40 km/h (25 MPH), make five to eight wide open throttle kickdowns to 1st gear. Allow at least 5 seconds each in 2nd and 3rd gear between each kickdown.
With the DRB III*, read Transmission DTCs.
Were any Diagnostic Trouble Codes set?
Yes>>Repair is not complete, refer to appropriate symptom.
No>>Repair is complete.