Automotive repairs-Terminology
AS 3564.1-2020 pdf download.Automotive repairs-Terminology Part 1 : Automatic transmission.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
automatic transmission
transmission, including the torque converter, in which ratio changes are affected automatically using hydraulics or electronically, including —
(a) Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG);
(b) Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT); and
(c) Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
3.2
flush
process of cleaning a component with no external access
3.3
shall
indicates that a statement is mandatory
3.4
should
indicates a recommendation
3.5
transmission
device for transmitting power at multiplicity of speeds and torque ratios
4 Terminology relating to automatic transmissions
4.1 Exchange or re-manufacture of automatic transmission
The words ‘exchange or ‘re-manufacture’ where used in relation to an automatic transmission unit, shall mean that the unit in the vehicle is not the unit that was formerly in the vehicle, but is the identical model and correctly calibrated to suit the vehicle into which it has been fitted. Where either of the words is used, it shall be accompanied by an indication of the state of the unit, i.e. reconditioned, repaired, or used unit of unknown quality.
(i) Friction plates and hands.
(ii) Internal and external seals.
(iii) Sealing rings.
(iv) Gaskets.
(v) Fitters.
(vi) Vacuum hoses.
(e) All impaired, defective, or worn parts have been restored or replaced by new, reconditioned, or unimpaired parts, with all measuring and adjusting of such parts performed to manufacturer’s specifications.
(f) Where present, vacuum modulator, all internal electrical and electronic components fitted directly to the transmission have been cleaned and tested in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications or replaced as required.
(g) Make and model of the transmission and date of transaction have been recorded.
4.3 Removing and refitting of automatic transmission
The words “removed” or “refitted”, where used in relation to an automatic transmission, shall mean that the removal or installation of the transmission has been carried out in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications, including —
(a) flushing of the cooler and cooler lines to provide correct flow;
(b) checking, scanning and reprogramming to manufacturer’s specifications; and
(c) recording of the date of transaction and make and model of the refitted unit.
4.4 Repair
The word Nrepair, where used in relation to an automatic transmission, shall mean that, subsequent to the last use of that automatic transmission unit in a vehicle, the following work has been completed on the unit:
(a) A specific rectification of a limited nature has been carried out.
(b) Date of transaction and odometer reading have been recorded.
(c) General fitting checks have been carried out (see Appendix A).
4.5 Servicing of automatic transmissions
The word “serviced”, where used in relation to an automatic transmission, shall mean that, subsequent to the last use of that automatic transmission unit in a vehicle, and subject to a prior road test, the following work has been completed on the unit:
(a) Transmission fluid has been drained and replaced by new fluid conforming to vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
(b) Filters have been cleaned where serviceable or replaced by new transmission filters conforming to vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
(c) Band(s) have been checked and adjusted, where applicable.
(d) Pan gasket and service-related gaskets and seals have been renewed.
(e) Linkages have been checked and, where necessary, adjusted or replaced.
(f) Operation of inhibitor switch has been checked and, where necessary, adjusted.
(g) Vacuum modulator and related vacuum controls have been checked to ensure correct operation.
(h) Throttle valve cable has been checked and adjusted, where fitted.
(i) Vehicle has been scanned to identify if there are codes that affect the operation of the transmission and, where applicable, checked for fault codes and had the latest software updates loaded, where possible.
(j) Vehicle has been road-tested and transmission confirmed to be operating correctly.
(k) After the road test, transmission has been checked for visible oil leaks and oil level checked.
(I) Date of transaction and odometer reading have been recorded.
NOTE A transmission [lush Is not a substitute br servicing ola transmission.AS 3564.1-2020 pdf download.
Automotive repairs-Terminology
