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Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Automatic transmission fluid Capacity Use Honda ATF-Z1 4WD Fluid change 2.5 L (2.6 US qt)
Overhaul 7.2 L (7.6 US qt)
2WD Fluid change 2.6 L (2.7 US qt)
Overhaul 7.0 L (7.4 US qt)
ATF pressure Line pressure At 2,000 rpm in N or P position 900-960 kPa (9.2-9.8 kgf/cm2 , 130-140 psi) 850 kPa (8.7 kgf/cm2 , 120 psi)
1st clutch pressure At 2,000 rpm in 1 position 890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm2 , 130-140 psi) 840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm2 , 120 psi)
2nd clutch pressure At 2,000 rpm in 2 position 890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm2 , 130-140 psi) 840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm2 , 120 psi)
3rd clutch pressure At 2,000 rpm in 3rd gear in D3 position 890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm2 , 130-140 psi) 840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm2 , 120 psi)
4th clutch pressure At 2,000 rpm in 4th gear in D position 890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm2 , 130-140 psi) 840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm2 , 120 psi)
5th clutch pressure At 2,000 rpm in 5th gear in D position 890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm2 , 130-140 psi) 840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm2 , 120 psi)
Torque converter Stall speed Check with vehicle on level ground - 2,400 rpm 2,250-2,550 rpm
Clutch Clutch end-plate-to-top disc clearance 1st - 1.38-1.58 mm (0.054-0.062 in.)
2nd - 1.14-1.34 mm (0.045-0.053 in.)
3rd - 1.23-1.43 mm (0.048-0.056 in.)
4th, 5th - 0.93-1.13 mm (0.037-0.044 in.)
Clutch return spring free length 1st, 2nd, 3rd 45.1 mm (1.78 in.) 48.8 mm (1.92 in.)
4th, 5th 33.5 mm (1.32 in.) 31.5 mm (1.24 in.)
Clutch disc thickness - 1.94 mm (0.076 in.) -
Clutch plate thickness 1st, 3rd 1.6 mm (0.063 in.) When discolored
2nd 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) When discolored
4th, 5th 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) When discolored
Clutch wave-plate phase difference - 0.07-0.20 mm (0.003-0.008 in.) 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
1st clutch end-plate thickness Mark 1 2.6 mm (0.102 in.) When discolored
Mark 2 2.7 mm (0.106 in.) When discolored
Mark 3 2.8 mm (0.110 in.) When discolored
Mark 4 2.9 mm (0.114 in.) When discolored
Mark 5 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) When discolored
Mark 6 3.1 mm (0.122 in.) When discolored
Mark 7 3.2 mm (0.126 in.) When discolored
Mark 8 3.3 mm (0.130 in.) When discolored
Mark 9 3.4 mm (0.134 in.) When discolored
2nd clutch end-plate thickness Mark 1 2.4 mm (0.095 in.) When discolored
Mark 2 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) When discolored
Mark 3 2.6 mm (0.102 in.) When discolored
Mark 4 2.7 mm (0.106 in.) When discolored
Mark 5 2.8 mm (0.110 in.) When discolored
Mark 6 2.9 mm (0.114 in.) When discolored
Mark 7 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) When discolored
Mark 8 3.1 mm (0.122 in.) When discolored
Mark 9 3.2 mm (0.126 in.) When discolored
3rd, 4th, 5th clutch end-plate thickness Mark 1 2.1 mm (0.083 in.) When discolored
Mark 2 2.2 mm (0.087 in.) When discolored
Mark 3 2.3 mm (0.091 in.) When discolored
Mark 4 2.4 mm (0.095 in.) When discolored
Mark 5 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) When discolored
Mark 6 2.6 mm (0.102 in.) When discolored
Mark 7 2.7 mm (0.106 in.) When discolored
Mark 8 2.8 mm (0.110 in.) When discolored
Mark 9 2.9 mm (0.114 in.) When discolored
Mainshaft Diameter of needle bearing contact area At stator shaft 22.984-23.000 mm (0.905-0.906 in.) When worn or damaged
At 5th gear 51.975-51.991 mm (2.046-2.047 in.) When worn or damaged
At 4th gear collar 33.975-33.991 mm (1.3376-1.3382 in.) When worn or damaged
I.D. of gears 5th gear 57.000-57.019 mm (2.2441-2.2448 in.) When worn or damaged
4th gear 40.000-40.016 mm (1.5748-1.5754 in.) When worn or damaged
End play of gears 5th gear 0.04-0.10 mm (0.002-0.004 in.) -
4th gear 0.1-0.22 mm (0.004-0.009 in.) -
41 x 68 mm thrust washer thickness No. 1 4.450 mm (0.1752 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 2 4.475 mm (0.1762 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 3 4.500 mm (0.1772 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 4 4.525 mm (0.1781 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 5 4.550 mm (0.1791 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 6 4.575 mm (0.1801 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 7 4.600 mm (0.1811 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 8 4.625 mm (0.1821 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 9 4.650 mm (0.1831 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 10 4.675 mm (0.1841 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 11 4.700 mm (0.1850 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 12 4.725 mm (0.1860 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 13 4.750 mm (0.1870 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 14 4.775 mm (0.1880 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 15 4.800 mm (0.1890 in.) When worn or damaged
4th gear collar length - 66.3-66.4 mm (2.610-2.614 in.) -
Length of 4th gear collar flange from end - 19.15-19.30 mm (0.754-0.760 in.) When worn or damaged
Sealing ring thickness - 1.91 -1.97 mm (0.0752-0.0776 in.) 1.86 mm (0.0732 in.)
Width of sealing ring groove - 2.025-2.060 mm (0.0797-0.0811 in.) 2.080 mm (0.0819 in.)
Clutch feed pipe O.D. - 7.97-7.98 mm (0.3138-0.3142 in.) 7.95 mm (0.313 in.)
Clutch feed pipe bushing I.D. - 8.000-8.015 mm (0.3150-0.3156 in.) 8.030 mm (0.3161 in.)
Countershaft Diameter of needle bearing contact area At torque converter housing 36.005-36.015 mm (1.4175-1.4179 in.) When worn or damaged
At 4th gear 34.982-34.998 mm (1.3772-1.3779 in.) When worn or damaged
At reverse gear 39.979-40.000 mm (1.5740-1.5748 in.) When worn or damaged
I.D. of gears 4th gear 41.000-41.016 mm (1.6142-1.6148 in.) When worn or damaged
Reverse gear 46.000-46.016 mm (1.8110-1.8116 in.) When worn or damaged
End play of gears 5th gear 0.00-0.48 mm (0.000-0.019 in.) -
4th gear 0.04-0.27 mm (0.002-0.011 in.) -
Reverse gear 0.10-0.25 mm (0.004-0.010 in.) -
Collar, 35 x 47 x 7.8 mm thickness - 7.8 mm (0.31 in.) -
Collar, 37 x 41 x 54.3 mm length - 54.25-54.30 mm (2.136-2.138 in.) -
Reverse selector hub width - 25.45-25.65 mm (1.002-1.010 in.) -
Reverse selector hub O.D. - 55.87-55.90 mm (2.200-2.201 in.) When worn or damaged
Secondary shaft Diameter of needle bearing contact area At 1st gear 39.986-39.999 mm (1.5742-1.5748 in.) When worn or damaged
At 2nd gear 39.986-39.999 mm (1.5742-1.5748 in.) When worn or damaged
At 3rd gear collar 36.975-36.991 mm (1.4557-1.4563 in.) When worn or damaged
I.D. of gears 1st gear 47.000-47.016 mm (1.8504-1.8510 in.) When worn or damaged
2nd gear 46.000-46.016 mm (1.8110-1.8116 in.) When worn or damaged
3rd gear 43.000-43.016 mm (1.6929-1.6935 in.) When worn or damaged
End play of gears 1st gear 0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.) -
2nd gear 0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.) -
3rd gear 0.10-0.22 mm (0.004-0.009 in.) -
37 x 58 mm thrust washer thickness No. 1 3.900 mm (0.154 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 2 3.925 mm (0.155 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 3 3.950 mm (0.156 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 4 3.975 mm (0.156 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 5 4.000 mm (0.157 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 6 4.025 mm (0.158 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 7 4.050 mm (0.159 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 8 4.075 mm (0.160 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 9 4.100 mm (0.161 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 10 4.125 mm (0.162 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 11 4.150 mm (0.163 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 12 4.175 mm (0.164 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 13 4.200 mm (0.165 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 14 4.225 mm (0.166 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 15 4.250 mm (0.167 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 16 4.275 mm (0.168 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 17 4.300 mm (0.169 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 18 4.325 mm (0.170 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 19 4.350 mm (0.171 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 20 4.375 mm (0.172 in.) When worn or damaged
40 x 51.5 mm thrust washer thickness No. 1 4.80 mm (0.189 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 2 4.85 mm (0.191 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 3 4.90 mm (0.193 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 4 4.95 mm (0.195 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 5 5.00 mm (0.197 in.) When worn or damaged
No. 6 5.05 mm (0.199 in.) When worn or damaged
3rd gear collar length - 43.9-44.0 mm (1.728-1.732 in.) -
Length of 3rd gear collar flange from end - 5.25-5.40 mm (0.207-0.213 in.) When worn or damaged
Sealing ring thickness - 1.91-1.97 mm (0.0752-0.0776 in.) 1.86 mm (0.0732 in.)
Width of sealing ring groove - 2.025-2.060 mm (0.0797-0.0811 in.) 2.080 mm (0.0819 in.)
Clutch feed pipe O.D. 3rd clutch feed pipe 11.47-11.48 mm (0.4516-0.4520 in.) 11.45 mm (0.4508 in.)
1st clutch feed pipe 6.97-6.98 mm (0.2744-0.2748 in.) 6.95 mm (0.2736 in.)
Clutch feed pipe bushing O.D. 3rd clutch feed pipe 11.500-11.518 mm (0.4528-0.4553 in.) 11.530 mm (0.4539 in.)
1st clutch feed pipe 7.018-7.030 mm (0.2763-0.2768 in.) 7.045 mm (0.2774 in.)
ATF guide collar of sealing ring contact I.D. - 29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.) 29.05 mm (1.144 in.)
Idler gear shaft Diameter of needle bearing contact area End cover side 32.003-32.013 mm (1.2600-1.2604 in.) When worn or damaged
Thickness of cotters - 1.39-1.42 mm (0.0547-0.0559 in.) -
Reverse idler gear Reverse idler gear shaft diameter at needle bearing contact area - 14.99-15.00 mm (0.5902-0.5906 in.) When worn or damaged
I.D. - 20.007-20.020 mm (0.7877-0.7882 in.) When worn or damaged
I.D. of reverse idler gear shaft contact area on transmission housing - 14.800-14.818 mm (0.5827-0.5834 in.) -
I.D. of reverse idler gear shaft holder - 14.800-14.824* mm (0.5827-0.5836 in.) When worn or damaged
ATF pump ATF pump thrust clearance - 0.03-0.06 mm (0.001-0.002 in.) 0.07 mm (0.003 in.)
ATF pump gear-to-body clearance Drive gear 0.210-0.265 mm (0.008-0.010 in.) -
Driven gear 0.070-0.125 mm (0.003-0.005 in.) -
ATF pump driven gear I.D. - 14.016-14.034 mm (0.5518-0.5525 in.) When worn or damaged
ATF pump driven gear shaft O.D. - 13.980-13.990 mm (0.5504-0.5508 in.) When worn or damaged
Stator shaft Needle bearing contact I.D. Torque converter side 27.000-27.021 mm (1.063-1.064 in.) When worn or damaged
ATF pump side 29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.) -
Sealing ring contact area I.D. - 29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.) 29.05 mm (1.144 in.)
Reverse shift fork Fork finger thickness - 5.90-6.00 mm (0.232-0.236 in.) 5.40 mm (0.213 in.)
Park gear and pawl - - - When worn or damaged
Servo body Shift fork shaft bore I.D. - 14.000-14.010 mm (0.5512-0.5516 in.) -
Shift fork shaft valve bore I.D. - 37.000-37.039 mm (1.4567-1.4582 in.) 37.045 mm (1.4585 in.)
Regulator valve body Sealing ring contact I.D. - 29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.) 29.05 mm (1.144 in.)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New
Wire Diameter O.D. Free Length No. of Coils
Main valve body spring (see ) Shift valve A spring - 0.8 mm (0.031 in.) 5.6 mm (0.220 in.) 28.1 mm (1.106 in.) 15.9
Shift valve B spring - 0.8 mm (0.031 in.) 5.6 mm (0.220 in.) 28.1 mm (1.106 in.) 15.9
Shift valve C spring - 0.8 mm (0.031 in.) 5.6 mm (0.220 in.) 28.1 mm (1.106 in.) 15.9
Relief valve spring - 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) 9.6 mm (0.378 in.) 34.1 mm (1.343 in.) 10.2
Lock-up control valve spring - 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) 7.1 mm (0.280 in.) 23.1 mm (0.909 in.) 12.7
Cooler check valve spring - 0.85 mm (0.033 in.) 6.6 mm (0.260 in.) 27.0 mm (1.063 in.) 11.3
Servo control valve spring - 0.7 mm (0.028 in.) 6.6 mm (0.260 in.) 35.7 mm (1.406 in.) 17.2
Shift valve E spring - 0.8 mm (0.031 in.) 5.6 mm (0.220 in.) 28.1 mm (1.106 in.) 15.9
Regulator valve body spring (see ) Stator reaction spring - 4.5 mm (0.177 in.) 35.4 mm (1.394 in.) 30.3 mm (1.193 in.) 1.92
Regulator valve spring A - 1.9 mm (0.075 in.) 14.7 mm (0.579 in.) 80.6 mm (3.173 in.) 16.1
Regulator valve spring B - 1.6 mm (0.063 in.) 9.2 mm (0.362 in.) 44.0 mm (1.732 in.) 12.5
Torque converter check valve spring - 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) 8.6 mm (0.339 in.) 33.8 mm (1.331 in.) 12.2
Lock-up shift valve spring - 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) 6.6 mm (0.260 in.) 35.5 mm (1.398 in.) 18.2
3rd accumulator spring - 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) 14.6 mm (0.575 in.) 29.9 mm (1.177 in.) 4.9
1st accumulator spring A - 2.4 mm (0.094 in.) 18.6 mm (0.732 in.) 49.0 mm (1.929 in.) 7.1
1st accumulator spring B - 2.3 mm (0.091 in.) 12.2 mm (0.480 in.) 31.5 mm (1.240 in.) 6.6
Servo body spring (see ) Shift valve D spring - 0.8 mm (0.031 in.) 5.6 mm (0.220 in.) 28.1 mm (1.106 in.) 15.9
4th accumulator spring B - 2.3 mm (0.091 in.) 12.2 mm (0.480 in.) 31.5 mm (1.240 in.) 6.6
4th accumulator spring A - 2.4 mm (0.094 in.) 18.6 mm (0.732 in.) 49.0 mm (1.929 in.) 7.1
2nd accumulator spring B - 2.1 mm (0.083 in.) 10.8 mm (0.425 in.) 34.0 mm (1.339 in.) 8.2
2nd accumulator spring A - 2.1 mm (0.083 in.) 16.6 mm (0.654 in.) 48.7 mm (1.917 in.) 8.4
5th accumulator spring - 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) 14.6 mm (0.575 in.) 29.9 mm (1.177 in.) 4.9
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
A/T differential carrier Pinion shaft contact area I.D. - 18.000-18.025 mm (0.709-0.719 in.) -
Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearance - 0.017-0.109 mm (0.001-0.004 in.) -
Driveshaft contact area I.D. - 28.015-28.045 mm (1.103-1.104 in.) -
Carrier-to-driveshaft clearance - 0.035-0.086 mm (0.002-0.003 in.) 0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Carrier bearing starting torque (preload) For new bearing 2.7-3.9 N.m (28-40 kgf.cm, 24-35 lbf.in.) Adjust
For used bearing 2.5-3.6 N.m (25-37 kgf.cm, 22-32 lbf.in.) Adjust
Final driven gear backlash - 0.085-0.144 mm (0.003-0.006 in.) 0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
A/T differential pinion gear Backlash - 1.1-1.6 mm (0.04-0.06 in.) -
I.D. - 18.042-18.066 mm (0.7103-0.7113 in.) -
Pinion gear-to-pinion shaft clearance - 0.059-0.095 mm (0.0023-0.0037 in.) 0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Transfer assembly Diameter of transfer shaft on bearing contact area At roller bearing 38.485-38.500 mm (1.5152-1.5157 in.) 38.43 mm (1.513 in.)
At tapered roller bearing 24.975-24.990 mm (0.9833-0.9839 in.) 24.92 mm (0.9811 in.)
Transfer drive gear diameter At tapered roller bearing 40.002-40.018 mm (1.5749-1.5755 in.) 38.95 mm (1.533 in.)
Diameter of transfer driven gear on tapered roller bearing contact area At driven gear side 35.002-35.018 mm (1.3780-1.3787 in.) 34.95 mm (1.376 in.)
At shaft splines side 26.975-26.988 mm (1.0620-1.0625 in.) 26.92 mm (1.060 in.)
Transfer gear backlash - 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) Adjust
Total starting torque (preload) - 1.96-3.14 N.m (20.0-32.0 kgf.cm, 17.4-27.8 lbf.in.) Adjust