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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIR TESTING Rear Clutch Air -Iest

TRANSMISSION CLUTCH AND BAND
OPERATION
Air-pressure testing can be used to check transmis-
sion front/rear clutch and band operation. The test
can be conducted with the transmission either in the
vehicle or on the work bench, as a final check, after
overhaul.
Air-pressure testing requires that the oil pan and
valve body be removed from the transmission. The
servo and clutch apply passages are shown (Fig. 10).
Place one or two fingers on the clutch housing and
apply air pressure through rear clutch apply passage.
Piston movement can be felt and a soft thump heard
as the clutch applies.
Front Servo Air Test
Apply air pressure to the front servo apply pas-
sage. The servo rod should extend and cause the
band to tighten around the drum. Spring pressure
should release the servo when air pressure is
removed.

Rear Servo Air Test

Apply air pressure to the rear servo apply passage.
The servo rod should extend and cause the band to
tighten around the drum. Spring pressure should
release the servo when air pressure is removed.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CONVERTER

HOUSING FLUID LEAK
When diagnosing converter housing fluid leaks,
two items must be established before repair.
(1) Verifythat a leak condition actually exists.
(2) Determined the true source of the leak.
Some suspected converter housing fluid leaks may
not be leaks at all. They may only be the result of
residual fluid in the converter housing, or excess
fluid spilled during factory fill or fill after repair.
Converter housing leaks have several potential
sources. Through careful observation, a leak source
Fig. 10 Air Pressure Test Passages can be identified before removing the transmission
1 - LINE PRESSURE TO ACCUMULATOR for repair. Pump seal leaks tend to move along the
2 - REAR SERVO APPLY drive hub and onto the rear of the converter. Pump
3 - FRONT SERVO APPLY body leaks followthe same path as a seal leak (Fig.
4 - FRONT SERVO RELEASE
5 - PUMP SUCTION 11).Pump vent or pump attaching bolt leaks are gen-
6 - PUMP PRESSURE erally deposited on the inside of the converter hous-
7 - FRONT CLUTCH APPLY ing and not on the converter itself (Fig. 11). Pump
8 - REAR CLUTCH APPLY
9 - TO TORQUE CONVERTOR o-rtng or gasket leaks usually travel down the inside
10 - TO COOLER of the converter housing. Front band lever pin plug
11 - FROM TORQUE CONVERTER
. leaks are generally deposited on the housing and not
on the converter.
Front Clutch Air Test
Place one or two fingers on the clutch housing and
apply air pressure through front clutch apply pas-
sage. Piston movement can be felt and a soft thump
heard as the clutch applies.