Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible LHD, Service Manual, Page: 975 / 1196

(7) This test checks the overdrive clutch hydraulic
circuit as well as the shift schedule.
TEST FOUR-SELECTOR IN CIRCLE DRIVE,
OVERDRIVE GEAR
(1) Attach gauge to the 2/4 clutch tap.
(2) Move selector lever to the (Circle D) position.
(3) Allow vehicle front wheels to turn and increase
throttle opening to achieve an indicated vehicle speed
of 30 mph.
(4) The 2/4 clutch pressure should read 75 to 95
psi.
(5) This test checks the 2/4 clutch hydraulic cir-
cuit.
TEST FIVE-SELECTOR IN CIRCLE DRIVE,
OVERDRIVE
(1) Attach gauge to the torque converter clutch off
pressure tap.
(2) Move selector lever to the (Circle D) position.
(3) Allow vehicle wheels to turn and increase
throttle opening to achieve an indicated vehicle speed
of 50 mph.
CAUTION: Both wheels must turn at the same
speed.
(4) Torque converter clutch off pressure should be
less than 5 psi.
(5) This test checks the torque converter clutch
hydraulic circuit.
TEST SIX-SELECTOR IN REVERSE
(1) Attach gauge to the reverse and LR clutch tap.
(2) Move selector lever to the reverse position.
(3) Read reverse clutch pressure with output sta-
tionary (foot on brake) and throttle opened to achieve
1500 rpm.
Shift Lever Position Start
Safety
Park
Sprag
CLUTCHES
Underdrive Overdrive Reverse 2/4 Low/
Reverse
P — PARK X X X
R — REVERSE X
N — NEUTRAL X X
OD — OVERDRIVE
First— X X
Second X X
Direct X X
Overdrive X X
3 — DRIVE GEAR*
First X X
Second X X
Direct X X
L — LOW*
First X X
Second X X
Direct X X
*Vehicle upshift and downshift speeds are increased when in these selector positions.
Fig. 2 ELEMENTS IN USE AT EACH POSITION OF THE SELECTOR LEVER
Fig. 3 Pressure Taps
OVERDRIVE CLUTCH TORQUE CONVERTER OFF LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH 2/4 CLUTCH REVERSE CLUTCH UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)