Governor: Testing and Inspection

NOTE: Special tool: 5114. Since governor pressure is a function of line pressure, incorrect line pressure will also cause incorrect governor pressure.

1. Measure line pressure before measuring governor pressure.
2. Check fluid level. Testing and Inspection

P/N 5114:

3. Connect pressure gauge. Mount pressure gauge 5114 on side window. Remove rear plug and mount connector. Connect tube to connector. Check that governor pressure is zero when engine is idling with gear selector in positions D and R with car at rest.
4. Test drive car in position D and read governor pressure. Compare readings with values in table below.

Governor Pressures:

Deviations

- High Governor pressure. Governor sticking. Remove and inspect.
- Low governor pressure.
- Governor leaking or sticking.
- Leakage at governor oil passage cover plate.
- Poor seal between governor and output shaft. Remove and inspect governor. Refer to "Governor, Dismantling/Assembly". Service and Repair