Canada - A/T - Harsh 5-4 Downshift On Deceleration

Bulletin
2592R

Issue Date
October 03, 2006

Market
Canada

Title:
HARSH 5-4 DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION

Component
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION & TRANSAXLE

Models
'06 - '09 Camry (2AZ--FE)

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- April 15, 2008: The Production Change Effective VIN has been updated in Production Change Information. 2008 and 2009 model years have been added to Applicable Vehicles.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2006 - 2009 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine and U250E automatic transaxle (ATM) may exhibit a harsh 5-4 downshift under the following conditions:
- ATM at normal operating temperature
- After driving above 45 mph (72 km/h)
- Decelerating through 28 mph (45 km/h)

The Line Pressure Control Solenoid Assembly (SLT) has been improved to reduce this condition customer complaint vehicles.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2006 - 2009 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine and 5-Speed ATM produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:







WARRANTY INFORMATION:







REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Test drive and verify that the 5-4 harsh downshift condition occurs as described in "Introduction".
2. Replace the SLT solenoid following the instructions found on ETAS:
- 2006 model year Camry Repair Manual: Automatic Transmission/Trans: Transmission Valve Body Assy (U250E): Replacement
- 2007 or 2008 or 2009 model year Camry Repair Manual: U250E Automatic Transaxle: Shift Solenoid Valve: Removal, Disassembly, Inspection, Reassembly

NOTE:
For SLT solenoid identification, refer to TSB No. 2290, "U250E Transmission Solenoid Identification."

3. Reinstall the automatic transaxle oil pan following the instructions on TIS:
- 2006 model year Camry Repair Manual: Automatic Transmission/Trans: Transmission Valve Body Assy (U250E): Replacement
- 2007 or 2008 or 2009 model year Camry Repair Manual: U250E Automatic Transaxle: Shift Solenoid Valve: Installation

4. Test drive and verify that the ATM operates normally.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.