Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUBASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY

4. REMOVE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts, ATF temperature sensor assembly and clamp from the valve body.

1. INSPECT ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Measure the resistance according to the values(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance:

HINT: If the resistance is out of the specified range with the ATF temperature assembly shown in the table below, the driveability of the vehicle may decrease.

Standard resistance:

If the result is not specified, replace the ATF temperature sensor assembly.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the ATF temperature sensor assembly.
(b) Coat the 4 bolts with ATF.

(c) Install the ATF temperature sensor assembly and clamp to the valve body with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.)
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 25 mm (0.98 inch)
Bolt B: 85 mm (3.35 inch)
(d) Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUBASSEMBLY
4. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY