240 L4-2320cc 2.3L SOHC B23F FI (1983)
Governor, Automatic Transmission: Testing and Inspection
5114 Pressure Gauge
1. Check/top-up oil level.
2. Check line pressure.
NOTE: Governor pressure is a transformed line pressure. Therefore if line pressure is incorrect so is governor pressure.
3. Connect pressure gauge P/N 5114.
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Attach pressure gauge to side window.
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Remove plug from rear of transmission and attach nipple P/N 5074.
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Connect hose to nipple.
4. Check that governor pressure is zero when engine is idling in D and R, vehicle stationary.
5. Test drive vehicle in D and record governor pressure.
6. Incorrect Governor Pressure.
Too High. Probable cause:
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Governor seized. Remove, clean and check/replace.
Too Low. Probable causes:
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Governor seized or leaking. Remove, clean and check/replace.
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Oil leak at cover plate for oil channels to governor. Replace gasket.
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Governor oil seals on output shaft worn or broken. Replace seals.