GROUP 2 OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
1. POWER TRAIN OPERATIONAL CHECKS
This procedure is designed so that the mechanic can make a quick check of the system using a
minimum amount of diagnostic equipment. If you need additional information, read Structure and
function, Group 1.
A location will be required which is level and has adequate space to complete the checks.
The engine and all other major components must be at operating temperature for some checks.
Locate system check in the left column and read completely, following the sequence from left to right.
Read each check completely before performing.
At the end of each check, if no problem is found(OK), that check is complete or an additional check is
needed. If problem is indicated(NOT OK), you will be given repair required and group location.
If verification is needed, you will be given next best source of information :
Chapter 2 : Troubleshooting
Group 3 : Tests and adjustments

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Ɠ Transmission oil must be at operating temperature for these checks.
Item

Description

Service action

Start engine. Apply service OK
brakes and release parking brake. Check completed.

Transmission oil warmup procedure

Move gear selector lever to 3rd

speed.

TRANS

Move gear selector lever to
forward "F" position.
Increase engine speed to high idle
for 30 seconds.
Move gear selector lever to
neutral "N" position and run for 15
seconds.
Repeat procedure until
transmission temperature gauge
arrow points to bar above dial.
Move gear selector lever to each OK
position.
Check completed.

Gear selector lever and
neutral lock latch
checks
Engine OFF.

NOTE : Gear selector lever
NOT OK
position changes slightly as
Repair lock or replace
steering column is tilted.
switch.
FEEL : Lever must move freely

through all positions.
ND

Engage neutral lock.
Apply slight effort to move lever
into forward(F) and reverse(R).
LOOK : Neutral lock must stay
engaged.

Transmission noise
check
Engine running.

Run engine at approximately OK
1700rpm.
Check completed.
Drive unit with transmission in NOT OK
each forward and reverse speed. Go to transmission makes
excessive noise group 3.
LISTEN : Transmission must not
make excessive noise in any
range.
Engine rpm must not "lug down"
as unit is shifted between gears.

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Item


Description

Service action

Release parking brake and shift to OK
2nd forward.
Check completed.

Transmission "quick
shift" check
Engine running.

Drive machine at approximately NOT OK
5km/h and press gear selector Check connector at base
lever kick down switch or RCV of control valve.
lever switch once.
IF OK
LOOK/FEEL : Transmission must Go to transmission
shift to and remain in 1st gear.
controller circuit in group
1.
Press gear selector lever kick
down switch once.

A

LOOK/FEEL : Transmission must
shift back to 2nd gear.
Shift to (3rd or 4th) gear and press
gear selector lever kick down

switch once.
LOOK/FEEL : Transmission must
not shift down.
Forward, reverse and
4th speed clutch pack
drag check
Ɠ Transmission must
be warmed up for
this check.
Engine running.

Park unit on level surface.
Apply service brakes.

OK
Check completed.

NOT OK
Move gear selector lever to
If unit moves, repair
neutral.
transmission.
Move gear selector lever to 1st.
Release parking brake and
service brakes.
Run engine at low idle.
LOOK : Unit must not move in
either direction.
NOTE : If unit moves forward,
either the forward pack or the 4th

speed pack is dragging.

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Item
Transmission pressure,
pump flow, and leakage
check
Engine running.

Description
Run engine at low idle.
Release parking brake.

Service action
OK
Check completed.

NOT OK
Shift transmission to reverse, then
Do transmission leakage
forward, and then to 1st, 2nd, and
test, system pressure test,
3rd speeds.
or pump flow test in group
Wait 5 seconds after each shift 3.
and observe transmission
pressure indicator light.
LOOK : Indicator light must not

come on.
NOTE : If light comes on in one
gear only, leakage is indicated on
that gear.
If light comes on in all gears, low
pump flow or pressure is
indicated.

Transmission shift
modulation check
Engine running.

Run engine at approximately OK
1700rpm.
Check completed.
Put transmission in 1st forward, NOT OK
shift several times from forward to Go to unit shifts too fast,
reverse and reverse to forward. chapter 2 in this group.
Repeat check in 2nd gear.
LOOK : Unit must slow down and
change direction smoothly.

Torque converter check

Start engine. Apply service OK
brakes and release parking brake. Check completed.
Move gear selector lever to 4th NOT OK
speed.
If stall rpm are too low or
too high, problem may be

Move gear selector control lever
engine power or torque
to forward "F" position.
converter.
Increase engine speed to high
IF OK
idle.
Replace transmission
LOOK : Torque converter stall torque converter.
rpm must be within the following
range.
Stall rpm : 2250 ~ 2350rpm
Move gear selector control lever
to neutral "N" position and run for
15 seconds.

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2. TROUBLESHOOTING
1) TRANSMISSION
Ɠ Diagnose malfunction charts are arranged from most probable and simplest to verify, to least
likely, more difficult to verify. Remember the following steps when troubleshooting a problem :
Step 1. Operational check out procedure(See group 3 in section 1.)
Step 2. Operational checks(In this group.)
Step 3. Troubleshooting
Step 4. Tests and/or adjustments(See group 3.)
Problem
Transmission slippage


Cause

Remedy

Low oil level.

Add oil.

Wrong oil grade.

Change oil.

Restricted transmission pump Remove and clean screen.
suction screen.
Leak in transmission control Remove valve and inspect gaskets.
valve or gasket.
Low transmission pump flow Do transmission pump flow test.
due to worn pump.
Weak or broken pressure Do transmission system pressure test.
regulating valve spring.

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Problem
Machine will not move

Cause

Remedy


Low oil level.

Add oil.

Applied park brake.

Check parking brake fuse.
Check continuity to parking brake switch.

No power to transmission Check transmission controller fuse.
controller.
Malfunctioning parking brake Remove and inspect parking brake solenoid
solenoid valve.
valve.
Check for power to solenoid valve.
Restricted orifice of modulation Remove orifice and check for contamination
valve.
and/or plugging.
(Do not remove valve housing for this purpose.)

Machine does not
engage in low gear

Excessive leakage in
transmission element.

Do transmission element leakage test using
system pressure.


Worn clutch disks.

Repair transmission.

Low or no transmission
pressure.

See transmission pressure is low in this group.

Service brake will not release.

Do brake pedal operational check.
Do service and park system drag checks.

Failed torque converter.

Do torque converter stall test.
If engine pulldown in normal, torque converter is
good.

Broken shafts or gears.

Drain transmission to determine if large pieces of
metal contamination are present.

Broken drive shafts.

Inspect drive shafts and universal joints for
external damage. Repair.


Broken ring or pinion gear.

If drive shaft rotate with transmission in gear but
machine does not move, a differential failure is
indicated. Repair.

Malfunctioning transmission Check solenoid valve.
control solenoid valve.
Stuck spool in transmission Remove and inspect transmission control valve
control valve.
spools.
Stuck modulation valve.

Remove end cover to inspect modulation valve.
Replace if necessary.

Malfunctioning transmission Check speed sensor.
speed sensor.

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Problem

Cause

Remedy

Transmission pressure Low oil level.
is low(All gears)


Check transmission oil level and refill if
necessary.

Failed transmission pressure Verify transmission system pressure. Do
switch.
transmission system pressure test.
Plugged suction strainer.

Transmission pump may be noisy if transmission
suction screen is clogged. Drain transmission.
Remove and clean suction screen.
Also, check condition of transmission filter.

Stuck transmission pressure Remove transmission pressure regulating valve.
regulating valve or broken Inspect for damage(See transmission control
valve).
spring.
Failed control valve gasket.

Inspect transmission control valve for external
leakage. Remove control valve.
Inspect or replace gasket.

Stuck modulation valve.

Remove end cover to inspect modulation spool
and check torque on cap screws retaining control
valve to transmission.


Transmission system Failed transmission pump.
Do pump flow test.
pressure is low (One or
Failed transmission control Inspect transmission control valve for external
two gears)
leakage. Remove control valve.
valve gasket.
Inspect or replace gasket.
Leakage in clutch piston or seal Disassemble and repair.
ring.
Transmission shifts too Low oil level(Aeration of oil).
low
Low transmission pressure.

Add oil.
Do transmission system pressure test.

Restricted transmission pump Remove and clean screen.
suction screen.
Low transmission pump flow.

Do transmission pump flow test.

Excessive transmission
element leakage.

Do transmission element leakage test using
system pressure.

Stuck modulation valve.


Remove end cover to inspect modulation spool.
Replace if necessary.

Restricted modulation valve Remove orifice and inspect for contamination and
/or plugging.
orifice.
Restricted oil passages Remove control valve and inspect oil passage.
between control valve and
transmission elements.
Incorrect transmission oil.

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Change oil.


Problem

Cause

Remedy

Transmission shifts too Wrong transmission controller.
fast

Check if transmission controller has been
changed

System pressure too high.


Do transmission system pressure test.

Stuck modulation valve.

Remove and inspect modulation valve.
Replace if necessary. Also remove end cover to
inspect modulation valve and control valve
housing.
Replace if necessary.

Stuck or missing check valves.

Inspect transmission control valve.

Missing O-ring from end of Remove orifice and inspect port for O-ring.
modulation orifice.

Machine "creeps"
in neutral

Broken piston return spring.

Disassemble and inspect clutch.

Incorrect transmission oil.

Change oil.

Warped disks and plates in Check transmission.

transmission.

Transmission hydraulic High oil level.
system overheats

Transmission overfilled or hydraulic pump seal
leaking.

Low oil level.

Add oil.

Wrong oil grade.

Change oil.

Park brake dragging.

Check for heat in park brake area.

Pinched, restricted or leaking Check cooler lines.
lube lines.
Machine operated in too high Operate machine in correct gear range.
gear range.
Malfunction in temperature Install temperature sensor the verify temperature.
gauge or sensor.
Do tachometer/temperature reader installation
procedure.
Restricted air flow through oil Do radiator air flow test.
cooler or radiator.

Failed oil cooler bypass Disassemble and inspect.
valve(In thermal bypass valve).
Failed thermal bypass valve.

Remove thermal bypass valve and check to see if
machine still overheats. Do transmission oil
cooler thermal bypass valve test.

Internally restricted oil cooler.

Do oil cooler restriction test.

Leakage in transmission Do transmission system pressure, element
hydraulic system.
leakage test.
Malfunction in converter relief Do converter out pressure test.
valve.
Low transmission pump output. Do transmission pump flow test.

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Problem

Cause

Remedy

Excessive transmission Too low engine low idle.
Check engine low idle speed.

noise(Under load or no
Worn parts or damaged in Remove transmission suction screen.
load)
for metal particles.
transmission.
Repair as necessary.

Inspect

Warped drive line between Inspect drive line.
engine and torque converter.

Foaming oil

Low or no lube.

Do converter-out and lube pressure test.
transmission pump flow test.

Do

Incorrect type of oil.

Change oil.

High oil level.

Transmission overfilled or hydraulic pump seal
leaking.


Low oil level.

Add oil.

Air leak on suction side of Check oil pickup tube on side of transmission.
pump.
Oil ejected from dipstick Plugged breather.

Inspect breather on top of transmission.
Replace.

Machine vibrates

Aerated oil.

Add oil.

Low engine speed.

Check engine speed.

Failed universal joints on Check universal joints.
transmission drive shaft or
differential drive shafts.
Machine lacks power Engine high idle speed set too Check high idle adjustment.
and acceleration
low.
Incorrect transmission oil.

Change oil.


Aerated oil.

Add oil.

Low transmission pressure.

Do transmission system pressure test.

Warped transmission clutch.

Do transmission clutch drag checks.

Torn transmission control valve Inspect gasket.
gasket.
Brake drag.

Do brake drag check.

Failed torque converter.

Do torque converter stall speed test.

Low engine power.

Do engine power test.
Put clear hose on thermal bypass outlet port.
Run machine to check for bubbles in oil.

Torque converter stall Aerated oil.

RPM too high

Stuck open converter relief Do converter-out pressure test.
valve.
Leakage in torque converter Do converter-out pressure test.
seal.
Replace torque converter.
Torque converter not
transferring power(Bent fins,
broken starter).

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Problem

Cause

Remedy

Torque converter stall Low engine power.
RPM too low
Mechanical malfunction.

Do engine power test.

Transmission pressure Low oil level.
light comes ON when
Cold oil.
shifting from forward to

reverse(All other gears Leak in reverse pack.
OK)

Add oil.

Remove and inspect torque converter.

Warm oil to specification.
Do transmission pressure, pump flow, and
leakage check.

Transmission pressure Cold oil.
Warm oil to specification.
light comes ON for each
No time delay in monitor.
Do monitor check.
shift
Restriction in modulation orifice. Remove orifice and inspect for restriction and/or
plugging.
Stuck modulation valve.

Remove and inspect.

Low transmission pressure Do transmission system pressure test.
circuit.
Leak in transmission pressure Do converter out pressure test.
circuit.
Failed transmission pump.

Do transmission pump flow test.


Clogged filter.

Inspect filter. Replace.

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2) DIFFERENTIAL / AXLE
Problem
Insufficient braking

Cause

Remedy

1. Incorrect adjustment.

Inspect disc thickness and if discs are usable
readjust brakes to the specifications in page 3127.

2. Brake discs worn out.

Inspect disc thickness and replace if necessary.

3. Incorrect brake fluid.

Replace all seals in axle that have made contact
with the incorrect fluid and all brake hoses.
If incorrect fluid leaked into axle oil, seals and Orings in axle must be replaced.


4. Loss of brake fluid.

Inspect for and repair any leaks in outside circuit.
If caused by incorrect brake fluid see correction
No.3. If leak is to the outside replace the O-rings
between the center and intermediate housings.
If leak is to the inside replace above O-rings and
brake piston O-rings.

5. Overheated axle causing See Overheating problem.
brake fluid to vaporize. (Brake
return when axle cools)
Soft brake pedal

6. Air in brake circuit.

Bleed brakes as described in page 4-30.

Overheating

7. Oil level wrong.

Drain, flush and refill oil to proper level.

8. Too small of a brake gap.

Readjust brakes to the specifications in page 3127.

9. Incorrect brake fluid in

system.

See correction No.3.

10. Restriction in brake lines.

Inspect for and replace damage lines.

11. Restriction in return line of Inspect for and replace damaged return line.
Inspect for and remove any filter, tee'd in line or
brake Servo system.
any other source of back pressure from the return
line.

Diff-lock inoperative

12. Incorrect lubricant.

Change the retaining rings of the brake circuit and
brake pump.

13. Worn discs.

Replace discs.

Oil coming out of 14. Leak in internal brake See correction No.2 and 3.
breather
system.
NoSpin indexing noise 15. Unequal tire pressure left
when driving straight

and right.
ƓWith NoSpin, fatigue
16. Different style, size or brand
damage can occure on
of tires between left and right
the side with the larger tire
hand side.

Inflate tires to the recommended pressure, or until
the rolling radius is equal.

Noise during coast and 17. Wheel bearings damaged.
under power the same

Replace and adjust.

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Change tires to make the rolling radius equal.
Vary the tire pressure within the specifications
until the rolling radius is equal.


Problem

Cause

Remedy

Noise under power 18. Low oil level.

greater than during
19. Incorrect lubricant.
coast
20. Ring and pinion worn.

Refill oil to proper level.
See correction No.12.
Inspect through top cover. Replace and adjust.

21. Worn ring and pinion Replace and adjust.
bearings.
22. Worn planetary gears or Replace.
bearings.
Noise during coast 23. Loose pinion nut.
greater than under
power
24. Only pinion
damaged.
Noise during turn
(Without Nospin)

Inspect ring, pinion and pinion bearings. If
undamaged, retighten nut.
bearing See correction No.21.

25. Worn spider and/or side Replace.
gears.
26. Worn
or
cardanshaft.


damaged Inspect and replace.

27. Loose wheel.

Inspect for wheel and wheel stud damage.
Replace if needed and retorque lugnuts.

3) DRIVE LINE
Problem

Cause

Remedy

Excessive drive line Yokes not in line on drive Inspect. Align drive shaft yokes.
shafts.
vibration or noise
Worn front drive line support Inspect, repair.
bearing.
Bent drive shaft.

Inspect all drive shafts. Replace.

Loose yoke retaining nuts(Drive Inspect. Replace.
shafts wobble at high speed).
Rear axle oscillating support.

Inspect, repair.


Lack of lubrication.

Lubricate with proper grade of grease.

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