ATRA WEBINAR

U-250E TOYOTA

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Steve Garrett
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 Questions
 Survey
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A special thanks to Bob from Valve Body Pro for
helping me with some of the pictures for this
presentation.
 U250E
Description

The U250E is commonly used in the Type WS fluid on later applications

*Camry 8qts US
* Avalon
*Solara
* Some Lexus
 U250E
Solenoid, Clutch, Brake and One-Way Clutch Application
 U250E
Centrifugal Fluid Pressure Canceling Mechanism
 U250E
Centrifugal Fluid Pressure Canceling Mechanism
Early designs systems used a check ball to release centrifugal force fluid left in the
piston when the clutch was released. The check ball provided a path to exhaust that
oil (preventing bind ups)

The new design uses lube oil on the front side of the piston to aide in the release of
the clutch as shown.

Balance
Piston
 U250E
Centrifugal Fluid Pressure Canceling Mechanism
The balance piston creates a “piston fluid pressure chamber” that uses
lube oil to create centrifugal fluid pressure on top of the piston. This
counteracts any centrifugal pressure created on the bottom or apply side
of the piston.
This eliminated the need to discharge the fluid through the use of a check
ball, and is highly responsive to create smooth shift characteristics.
 U250E
Centrifugal Fluid Pressure Canceling Mechanism
Solenoid ID
Solenoid ID
 Solenoid ID

The U250 Solenoids are very easy to mix up. Many of the electrical connectors
are the same color and the bodies of the solenoids look almost Identical

If you mix up the solenoid various symptoms will develop so it is very important
To get the solenoid into its correct location.
Always mark the solenoids and bores to make it easier for you to reinstall the
Solenoids after repair

If you failed to ID the solenoid and bore prior to removal you can ID the solenoid
By looking at the slots cut into the body of the solenoid snout.

Count the number of slots on the electrical connector side of the solenoid body
SL1---2 Slots, SL2---4 Slots, SL3---4 Slots, SL4---5 Slots
U250E Wiring
 U250E
Pressure Regulator Setting
There are “NO” Factory Settings available at this time. Be sure to mark
the setting before disassembling.

Mark both the PR

Valve and VB for
Re-assembly
 U250E
Valve Body ID
2007 Model Upper Valve Body: Use following pages for Valve ID.

Inspect Sleeve for Wear Valves

1=Lockup Relay
4
2=Lockup Control
3= B1 Control
4= Sec Reg
5= Co Control
5
3
1
2
 U250E
Valve Body ID
2007 Model Upper Valve Body: Use following pages for Valve ID

Valves
1=Solenoid Control
2=Co Control
3= Accumulator Control
4= B3 Control 3 5
5= B2 Control 6
6= Solenoid Modulator
1 2
4
 U250E
Valve Body ID
2007 Model Lower Valve Body: Use following pages for Valve ID.

Inspect Sleeve for Wear Valves

1=Manual
2= B2 Control
3= 4-5 Shift
4= B1 Control
5= Pri regulator
6= Clutch apply Control
2
3 6
5
4
1
 U250E
2005-2006 Valve Body ID
 U250E
Large Check Ball Locations
The 3 large check balls in the Upper VB are use in exhausting oil

Check Ball Sizes: 0.394” (10mm)

 U250E
Small Check Ball Locations
There are 11 small check balls in the main portion of the VB. All of
the check balls are composite, make sure the check balls seat
properly before re-using. Recommended to replace during OH.
 U250E
Check Valve Location
The Torque Converter check valve and spring must be installed as
shown. Leaking or failure to install properly will result in converter
charge issues.

Spring Size:
H: 0.909”
W: 0.493”
D: 0.039”
 U250E
Accumulator Piston and Spring ID’s

C1

C0

B1
 U250E
SL and SLT Solenoid Description
The linear solenoid valve SLT controls the transmission line pressure for a
smooth shift based on signals from the TPS and VSS. The ECM adjusts the
duty cycle of the SLT solenoid valve to control hydraulic line pressure
coming from the primary regulator valve.

Solenoid Valves SL1, SL2, SL3 and SLT have the same basic structure
 U250E
DSL, S4 and SR Solenoid Description
The Solenoid Valve SR controls the solenoid relay valve. The fluid passages
from the solenoid valve DSL and S4 have been redesigned starting in 2007

The DSL, S4 and SR

solenoids are “three-
passage shift solenoid
valves
 U250E
DSL, S4 and SR Solenoid Description
The S4 solenoid valve, when commanded “ON”, controls the 4-5 shift valve to
stroke against the spring. Fifth (5th) gear is established by removing pressure
to the B3 brake and applying pressure to the C3 clutch.

4th Gear 5th Gear

 U250E
ECM Inputs and Outputs

The ECM combines both the

Engine CPU and the
Transmission CPU. The
inputs from the engine and
transmission sensors are
used to control shift timing
and feel. The strategy is
derived from emissions and
related devices.
 U250E
ECM Basics
This diagram should be used as a quick reference to ID what controls the
transmission.
 U250E
Solenoid Code Reference
Solenoid Codes
DTC Solenoid Issue
P0746 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “A” Performance
P0748 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “A” Electrical
P0776 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “B” Performance
P0778 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “B” Electrical
P0796 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “C” Performance
P0798 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “C” Electrical
P0766 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “D” Performance
P2716 SL1 Pressure Control Solenoid “D” Electrical
P0982 S4 Shift Solenoid “D” Control Circuit Short
P0983 S4 Shift Solenoid “D” Control Circuit Open
P0771 SR Shift Solenoid “E” Performance
P0985 SR Shift Solenoid “E” Control Circuit Short
P0986 SR Shift Solenoid “E” Control Circuit Open
P0741 DSL Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Performance
P2769 DSL Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Short
P2770 DSL Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Open
Product
Concerns
 Commonly Worn Valves
• Boost Valve
• B2 Apply
• B1 Apply
• Lockup Valves
• Accumulator pistons and bores
• End Plug leaks
 Accumulator Pistons

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 Inspect for wear

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Secondary Pressure
Regulator Valve

TCC Reg. Valve & Sleeve

Solenoid Modulator
 B1 & B2 Sleeves

Worn out
Sleeve

B1 Apply Control Sleeve

B2 Apply Control Sleeve

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 Pressure Reg.

Worn out
Worn out PR
Boost Valve

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Updated Check Balls
 Shuttle or Bindup on a 2-3 Shift

Concern:
Bindup on a 2-3 shift

Cause/Correction:
Direct Clutch control valve sticking in the bore
 07 Camry Hard Shifts

To enhance shifting performance and smoothness during acceleration, the Engine

Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) calibration has
been revised.

2007 model year Camry vehicles equipped with 2AZ-FE engine and 5-speed
automatic transmission produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs
shown below.
MODEL ENGINE PLANT PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
TMMK Line 1 4T1BE46K#7U080051
TMMK Line 2 4T1BE46K#7U599506
Tsutsumi JTNBE46K#73061622
 Hard Downshifts
Introduction
Some 2005 – 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:
• AT at normal operating temperature
• After driving above 45 mph (72 km/h)
• Decelerating through 28 mph (45 km/h)
Repair
The line pressure control solenoid assembly (SLT) has been improved to reduce this
condition on customer complaint vehicles.
Parts Information
MODEL YEAR- UPDATED PART NUMBER- PART NAME
2005 – 2009 P/N 35290-45010 Solenoid Assembly, Line Pressure Control
All 35168-21020 Same Gasket, Automatic Transaxle Oil Pan
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 Gear Hunt, Downshift Hesitation 04-05 Camry

Updated Calibration
Hard Shifts During Acceleration
Hard Shifts During Acceleration cont.
02-03 Camry P0500

Updated
Calibration
Numbers
05-06 Camry P0500

Updated
Calibration
P0500 Camry, Solara, Avalon

Updated
Calibration
 P0748, P0798, P0985, P0986 Camry applications

Updated PCM Part Number

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