VUE AWD L4-2.2L VIN D (2005)
3.
Install the line pressure gauge (J45195).
4.
Install a scan tool.
5.
Start the engine and allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature (170° - 185°F).
6.
Access the Line PC Solenoid functional test on the scan tool output controls.
Note:
The total test running time should not be longer than 2 minutes. Running the test longer than 2 minutes may damage the transaxle.
Important:
The scan tool can only control the line pressure control solenoid when the transaxle is in "P" (PARK) and the engine is running. This protects
the transaxle clutches from extremely high or low pressure, as when the transaxle is in "D" (DRIVE) or "R" (REVERSE).
7.
With the engine speed at idle, use the scan tool to increase the Line PC Solenoid amperage to 1 amp. Read and record the corresponding line
pressure on the pressure gauge.
Important:
In order to obtain the required pressure for the high-pressure test point, the engine speed must be 1400-1500 RPM. A line pressure reading
taken at a lower engine speed will be inaccurate and may lead to misdiagnosis.
8.
Slowly increase the engine speed to 1400-1500 RPM before performing the next test step.
9.
Using the scan tool, decrease the Line PC Solenoid amperage to 0.2 amp. Read and record the corresponding line pressure on the pressure gauge.
10.
Shut the engine OFF. Remove the line pressure gauge.
Important:
Before installing the fluid pressure test hole plug, apply Permatex(R) Medium Grade Threadlocker Blue, P/N 12345382 (in Canada, P/N
10953489), or equivalent, to the threads of the plug.
11.
Install the fluid pressure test hole plug.
12.
Tighten the plug.
Tighten
Tighten the fluid pressure test hole plug to 9 Nm (80 in-lbs).
13.
If the pressure reading recorded in step 7 is below 246 psi (1696 kpa), replace the following:
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Case Cover Assembly (Refer to the "Case Cover Assembly Removal and Installation" procedures located in the appropriate Saturn Service
Manual.)
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Control Valve Body Assembly (Refer to the "Control Valve Body Replacement" procedures in the appropriate Saturn Service Manual.)
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Oil Cooler Lines (Refer to the "Oil Cooler Line Replacement", procedures in the appropriate Saturn Service Manual.)
14.
If the pressure reading recorded in step 9 is below 600 psi (4137 kpa), replace the following:
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Case Cover Assembly (Refer to the "Case Cover Assembly Removal and Installation" procedures located in the appropriate Saturn Service
Manual.)
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Control Valve Body Assembly (Refer to the "Control Valve Body Replacement" procedures in the appropriate Saturn Service Manual.)
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Oil Cooler Lines (Refer to the "Oil Cooler Line Replacement" procedures in the appropriate Saturn Service Manual.)
15.
If line pressures are within an acceptable range (above 246 psi in step 7 or 600 psi and above in step 9), replace the Transaxle Input and Output
Speed Sensors with the newer design sensor, P/N 24229640. (Refer to the "Input and Output Speed Sensor Assembly Replacement" procedure
located in the appropriate Saturn Service Manual.)
The newer design speed sensors have an integrated bi-directional zener diode, which protects the circuits from spikes or erratic abnormalities
affecting sensor feedback to the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
