Camry Sedan 2-Door V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1994)
Accumulator: Customer Interest
A/T - Harsh Upshift In Any Gear
REF.: TRANSMISSION & CLUTCH
NO.: TC95-007
DATE: AUGUST 11, 1995
MODEL: CAMRY SE (GK)
A541E ATM SHIFT, QUALITY
For customer complaints of harsh shift on '94 Camry SE's with 3.9 ratio differential, the following adjustment will improve 1-2, 2-3, & 3-4 upshift
quality.
1.
Confirm the customer's shift condition.
2.
Check throttle cable adjustment. (Refer to Repair Manual).
3.
Adjust the accumulator back-pressure control as indicated below.
A.
Drain the transmission fluid.
B.
Remove oil pan and gasket.
C.
Set the accumulator back-pressure to the lowest position. See illustration.
NOTE:
Depress the accumulator back-pressure plug down slightly inward with a screwdriver and turn the plug clockwise to the full right position. The plug
will then be set to the most protruded position (refer to illustration).
4.
Install oil pan with new gasket and refill the transmission with ATF.
5.
Reconfirm shift quality after a 30 minute test drive with the pattern select switch at the "NORMAL" position.
NOTE:
Because the ECU must relearn the logic, the vehicle should be driven under typical operating conditions for a full 30 minutes.