Road Test; Range Test - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

ROAD TEST
ROAD TEST
This test is performed to determine if the electronics and shift control valves are functioning.
Note
The following procedures must be performed with the engine and transmission warmed up to
normal operating temperatures.
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@RANGE TEST
1.
Shift the selector lever into
@
range.
2. Accelerate the vehicle with minimum throttle, part throttle and wide open throttle.
3. For 4R44E, verify that 1-2, 243, and 3+O/D upshifts and downshifts are obtained. For 5R55E, verify
that 1+2,2~3,3-+4,4-OID upshifts and downshifts are obtained. The shift points must be as shown in
the vehicle speed at shift point table. (Refer to page K-5.)
4. For 4R44E, drive the vehicle in OID, 3rd and 2nd gears and verify that kickdown occurs for O/D+3,3-+2,
3+1, 241. For 5R55E, drive the vehicle in OID, 4th, 3rd and 2nd gears and verify that kickdown occurs
for O/D+4, 443, 3+2, 3-11, 2+1, and that the shift points are as shown in the vehicle speed at shift
point table. (Refer to page K-9.)
Note
There is rto lockup when the Brake ONIOFF (BOO) switch is ON.
5. Drive the vehicle and verify that lockup is obtained.
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@RANGE TEST
1. Shift the selector lever into o r a n g e and switch overdrive off.
2. Accelerate the vehicle with minimum throttle, part throttle and wide open throttle.
3. For 4R44E, verify that 1+2 and 2+3 upshifts and downshifts are obtained. For 5R55E, verify that 1+2,
243,344 upshifts and downshifts are obtained. The shift points must be as shown in the vehicle speed
at shift point table. (Refer to page K-9.)
4. Drive the vehicle in 3rd and 2nd gears and verify that kickdown occurs for 3+2,3-*1, 2+1 and that the
shift points are as shown in the vehicle speed at shift point table. (Refer to page K-9.)
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2 RANGE TEST
1. Shift the selector lever into 2 range.
2.
Drive the vehicle.
3. Verify that the vehicle stays in 2nd gear.
4. Shift the selector lever into
0
range.
5. Drive the vehicle at 30 km/h (19 mph).
6. Release the accelerator pedal and shift the selector lever into 2 range.
7. The vehicle should shift to 2nd gear. If the vehicle shifts into 2nd gear, the shift control valves are OK.
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1 RANGE TEST
1. Shift the selector lever into 1 range.
2. Drive the vehicle.
3. Verify that the vehicle stays in 1 st gear.
4. Shift the selector lever into
0
range.
5. Drive the vehicle at 30 kmlh (19 mph).
6. Release the accelerator pedal and shift the selector lever into 1 range.
7. Verify that the vehicle shifts immediately into 2nd gear and shifts into
1
st gear below 17 kmlh {I
1
mph).
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