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Stall Speed Test

Stall Speed Test
The Stall Speed Test checks the operation of the following items:
^ Torque converter one-way clutch
^ Forward clutch
^ Low/reverse one-way clutch
^ Reverse clutch
^ Forward one-way clutch
^ Engine driveability concerns

Warning: Apply the service and parking brakes firmly while carrying out each stall test. Failure to set brakes can result in death or bodily injury.

Caution: Carry out Line Pressure Test before carrying out the stall test. If line pressure is low at stall, do not carry out stall test or further transaxle damage can occur. Line Pressure Test

Note: The stall test should only be carried out with the engine and transaxle at normal operating temperatures.

1. Connect a tachometer to the engine.

Caution: Do not maintain wide open throttle (WOT) in any gear range for more than five seconds.

Caution: If engine rpm recorded by the tachometer exceeds maximum specified rpm, release accelerator pedal immediately. Clutch or band slippage is indicated.

2. Press accelerator pedal to floor (WOT) in each range. Record rpm reached in each range. Stall speeds should be in appropriate range.





Stall Speed Chart

After testing DRIVE (D) and REVERSE, move transaxle range selector lever to NEUTRAL (N) and run engine for about 15 seconds to allow torque converter to cool before testing next range.
If the stall speeds were too high, see the following Stall Speed Diagnosis Chart. If the stall speeds were too low, first check engine tune-up. If engine is OK, remove torque converter and check torque converter one-way clutch for slippage.





Stall Speed Diagnosis Chart