Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY





4. REMOVE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts, ATF temperature sensor assembly and clamp from the valve body.





(c) Remove the O-ring from the ATF temperature sensor assembly.

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance:

HINT: If the resistance is out of the specified range with the ATF temperature shown in the table below, the driveability of the vehicle may decrease.

Standard resistance:

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the ATF temperature sensor assembly.
(b) Coat the 4 bolts with ATF.





(c) Install the ATF temperature sensor assembly and clamp to the valve body with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 11 N*m (112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 25 mm (0.98 in.)
Bolt B: 85 mm (3.35 in.)
(d) Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
4. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY