Century Estate Wagon L4-151 2.5L VIN R TBI (1987)
FIGURE 3 - GOVERNOR OIL PIPE AND ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY
SERVICE ACTION (Figures 2 and 3)
1.
Remove governor assembly (5) from transaxle and clean with solvent.
2.
Inspect governor for binding weights and/or mispositioned springs. To verify operation, turn governor upside down and pour solvent into the
governor shaft. Check for leakage past the checkballs. If leakage is noted, replace the governor assembly.
3.
Reinstall governor cover (9) without the governor assembly.
4.
Start the engine and move the selector lever to drive (D) position. Allow the engine to run for 15-20 seconds.
5.
Move the selector lever to Park (P) and stop the engine.
6.
Reinstall the governor assembly (5) into the transaxle and road test the vehicle to verify transaxle operation.
If erratic shifts or a no upshift condition continues:
7.
Remove and clean governor oil pipe retainer (129), orificed cup plug (127), governor feed and return pipes (125, 124), accumulator cover (121)
and governor screen (126).
SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE
Refer to the THM 440-T4 (ME9) Automatic Transaxle On-Car Service Section in the appropriate Service Manual for governor service information.
