Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Scion xB AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service Data
| U340E | ||
| Line pressure (wheel locked) | ||
| at stall (Throttle valve fully opened | D position | 1, 107 to 1, 225 kPa (11.3 to 12.5 kgf/cm2 , 161 to 178 psi) |
| R position | 1, 695 to 1, 813 kPa (17.3 to 18.5 kgf/cm2 , 246 to 263 psi) | |
| Engine stall revolution | 2, 050 to 2, 550 rpm | |
| Time lag | N → D position | Less than 1.2 seconds |
| N → R position | Less than 1.5 seconds | |
| Engine idle speed (A/C OFF) | N position | 650 to 750 rpm |
| Drive plate runout | Maximum | 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.) |
| Differential oil seal drive in depth | LH side | 5.4 to 6.3 mm (0.212 to 0.252 in.) |
| RH side | 1.5 to 2.5 mm (0.059 to 0.098 in.) | |
| Shift schedule | ||
| D position | ||
| (Throttle valve fully opened) | 1 →2 | 50 to 56 km/h (31 to 35 mph) |
| 2→3 | 94 to 102 km/h (58 to 63 mph) | |
| 3→4 | 148 to 157 km/h (92 to 98 mph) | |
| 4→3 | 143 to 151 km/h (89 to 94 mph) | |
| 3→2 | 89 to 97 km/h (55 to 60 mph) | |
| 2→1 | 42 to 46 km/h (26 to 29 mph) | |
| (Throttle valve fully closed) | 3→4 | 40 to 45 km/h (25 to 28 mph) |
| 4→3 | 30 to 34 km/h (19 to 21 mph) | |
| 2 position | ||
| (Throttle valve fully opened) | 1 →2 | 50 to 56 km/h (31 to 35 mph) |
| 3→2 | 89 to 97 km/h (55 to 60 mph) | |
| 2→1 | 42 to 46 km/h (26 to 29 mph) | |
| L position | ||
| (Throttle valve fully opened) | 3→2 | 89 to 97 km/h (55 to 60 mph) |
| 2→1 | 44 to 49 km/h (26 to 29 mph) | |
| Lock-up point | (Throttle valve opening 5%) | |
| D range | Lock-up ON 3 → 3L | 94 to 102 km/h (58 to 63 mph) |
| 4→4L | 55 to 59 km/h (34 to 37 mph) | |
| Lock-up OFF4L→4 | 52 to 57 km/h (32 to 35 mph) | |
| 3L→3 | 89 to 97 km/h (55 to 60 mph) | |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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