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General Information and Procedures

Perform road test following sequence given by Tech 1 or other scan tool. MPH shift points will vary with actual throttle position and driver habits.

Shift speed charts have been updated to reference throttle angle or (TPS) data to make measurements more uniform and accurate. A scan tool is necessary to monitor throttle angle.




Refer to band range application chart as an aid in diagnosing driveability problems.

Shift Speed Chart:




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Shift Speeds:




1. Place-gear selector in Overdrive position. Referring to shift speed charts choose a throttle angle of 15 or 20 percent.

2. Set scan tool to monitor throttle angle and vehicle speed.

3. Accelerate to chosen throttle angle and hold throttle steady.

4. As transaxle upshifts, note shift speed for all forward gears.