Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [GF4A-EL]
2 Range Test
Vehicle without traction control system (TCS)
1. Shift the selector lever to 2 range.
2. Accelerate the vehicle with half and wide open
throttle, and verify that second gear is held.
3. Decelerate the vehicle and verify that engine
braking effect is felt.
Vehicle with TCS
1. Shift the selector lever to 2 range.
2. Accelerate the vehicle with half and wide open
throttle, and verify the 1-2 upshift and downshift
are obtained.
3. Decelerate the vehicle and verify that engine
braking effect is felt in second gear.
Noise and vibration
Drive the vehicle in second gear and listen closely for
any out of the ordinary noise or vibration. The torque
converter, drive shaft, and differential can be sources
of abnormal noise and vibration if they are not
functioning properly. Check these when searching for
sources of noise and vibration.
Shift point
Vehicle without TCS
Range
Throttle condition Shift
Vehicle speed
(km/h {mph})
Turbine speed (rpm)
2 —
4GR-»3GR 165— 171 {102— 106} 4,200— 4,300
3GR-»2GR 101— 107 {62— 66} 3,650— 3,900
Vehicle with TCS
Range Throttle condition Shift
Vehicle speed
(km/h {mph})
Turbine speed (rpm)
2
Wide open throttle 1GR—>2GR 59— 65 {37—40} 5,950— 6,550
Halt throttle 1GR->2GR 36—40 {22— 25}
3,650— 2,257
Closed throttle position 2GR->1GR 13— 1 9 (8 — 12} 1,350— 2,000
Kickdown 2GR-»1GR 39— 45 {24— 28} 2,200— 2,500
—
4GR->3GR 165— 171 {102— 106} 4,200— 4,300
3GR-»2GR 101— 107 (62— 66} 3,650— 3,900
1 Range Test
1. Shift the selector leverto 1 range.
2. Accelerate the vehicle with half and wide open
throttle, and verify that first gear is held.
3. Decelerate the vehicle and verify that engine
braking effect is felt.
Noise and vibration
Drive the vehicle in first gear and listen closely for any
out of the ordinary noise or vibration. The torque
converter, drive shaft, and differential can be sources
of abnormal noise and vibration if they are not
functioning properly. Check these when searching for
sources of noise and vibration.
Shift point
Range Throttle condition
Shift
Vehicle speed
(km/h {mph})
Turbine speed (rpm)
1
—
2GR-»1GR 44— 50 {27— 31}
2,450— 2,800
0 5 -1 7 B -7