A/T - 2 to 3 Gear Upshift Flare

Group: TRANSAXLE

Number: 99-40-002

Date MARCH, 1999

Model: 1996-98 ACCENT SOHC ELANTRA & TIBURON

Subject
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 2-3 SHIFT FLARE

DESCRIPTION:
Some Accent, Elantra and Tiburon vehicles may exhibit a slight shift flare during the upshift from 2nd to 3rd gear (engine speed increases slightly during the 2-3 shift). This condition occurs at small throttle angles (15-20% TPS) when the automatic transaxle fluid is cold (below 60°C, 140°F).

If you encounter a vehicle with the above conditions, test drive the vehicle to confirm the conditions. If the vehicle was produced:

- Prior to the Effective Date: Replace the Transaxle Control Module TCM)
- After the Effective Date: Go To Repair Procedure





REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Kickdown Servo Adjustment:

1. Completely remove all dirt and other contaminating materials adhered around the kickdown adjust screw.
2. Loosen the lock nut.
3. Loosen and tighten the adjustment screw two times and torque to 5 N.m (3.6 lb.ft.)
4. Tighten adjust screw and torque to 5 N.m (3.6 lb.ft.) and then loosen the adjust screw 3 turns.
5. While holding the adjusting screw in place, tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.

Lock nut; 15-22 N.m (150-220 kg.cm, 11-16 lb.ft)





PARTS INFORMATION:





INTERCHANGEABILITY: A





WARRANTY INFORMATION: