Air Pressure Tests

Inoperative clutches can be located by substituting air pressure for fluid pressure. The clutches may be tested by applying air pressure to their respective passages after the valve body has been removed. Use Special Tool 6599-1 and 6599-2, or equivalents to perform test.

To perform air pressure tests, proceed as follows:

NOTE: The compressed air supply must be free of all dirt and moisture. Use a pressure of 30 psi.

Remove oil pan and valve body.

Apply air pressure to the holes in the special tool, one at a time.

Listen for the clutch to apply. It will give a slight thud sound. If a large amount of air is heard escaping, the transaxle must be removed from vehicle, disassembled and all seals inspected.

OVERDRIVE CLUTCH
Apply air pressure to the overdrive clutch apply, passage and watch for the push/pull piston to move forward. The piston should return to its starting position when the air pressure is removed.







UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH
Because this clutch piston cannot be seen, its operation is checked by function. Air pressure is applied to the low/reverse or the 2/4 clutches. This locks the output shaft. Use a piece of rubber hose wrapped around the input shaft and a pair of clamp on pliers to turn the input shaft. Next apply air pressure to the underdrive clutch. The input shaft should not rotate with hand torque. Release the air pressure and confirm that the input shaft will rotate.

REVERSE CLUTCH
Apply air pressure to the reverse clutch apply passage and watch for the push/pull piston to move rearward. The piston should return to its starting position when the air pressure is removed.

2/4 CLUTCH
Apply air pressure to the feed hole located on the 2/4 clutch retainer. Look in the area where the 2/4 piston contacts the first separator plate and watch carefully for the 2/4 piston to move rearward. The piston should return to its original position after the air pressure is removed.

LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH
Apply air pressure to the low/reverse clutch feed hole passage. Look in the area where the low/reverse piston contacts the first separator plate. Watch carefully for the piston to move forward. The piston should return to its original position after the air pressure is removed.