1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY

(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
(b) Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with your hand, check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
Problem Symptoms Table
RepairRemoval
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds ...
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The shift solenoid valve DSL is turned "ON" and "OFF" by signals from the ECM
in order to control the
hydraulic pressure operation, the lock-up relay valve, which then controls
operation of the lock-up clutch.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
Torque converter lock-up i ...
Data list / active test
1. READ DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the intelligent tester's DATA LIST allows switch,
actuator and other item values to be read without
removing any parts. Reading the DATA LIST early in
troubleshooting is one way to save time.
Connect the intelligent tester with CAN VIM to the
DLC3.
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