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the engine mounts
Incorrect Pressures
·
High forward clutch
pressure, high line
pressure, high EPC
pressure ·
Check pressure at line, EPC and forward pressure taps. Refer to
Line Pressure Chart for specifications. If pressures are high, check
the following possible components: main controls, pump assembly. Main Controls
·
Main regulator valve
stuck, damaged ·
Inspect and repair as required. ·
Bolts not tightened to
specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specifications. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. ·
EPC solenoid stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage or contamination. Carry out EPC test in Routine
204. Repair as required. Case
·
2- 3 accumulator
seal/retainer stuck,
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Pump Assembly
·
Bolts not tightened to
specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specifications. ·
Porosity/cross leaks ·
Inspect for porosity/leaks. Install a new pump as required. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. Forward Clutch Assembly
·
Check balls missing or
damaged ·
Inspect for mislocation, poor seating, damage. Install a new forward
clutch cylinder. ·
Friction element
damaged or worn ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Forward clutch wave
spring damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Forward clutch return
spring damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Reverse Possible Component Reference/Action
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ELECTRICAL
ROUTINE ·
No Electrical Concerns 305 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Fluid
·
Incorrect level ·
Adjust fluid to correct level. ·
Condition ·
Inspect condition of fluid. Shift Linkage
·
Damaged or incorrectly
adjusted ·
Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable
adjustment; refer to Section 307 - 05 . Adjust transmission shift cable
as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify that the
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Incorrect Pressures
·
Line pressure, EPC pressure ·
Check pressure at line and EPC taps; refer to Line Pressure
Chart for specifications. If not OK, check the main controls. If
OK, refer to the shift routine(s) for further diagnosis:
„ Shift 1- 2, Routine 320
„ Shift 2- 3, Routine 321
„ Shift 3- 4, Routine 322
„ Shift 4- 3, Routine 323
„ Shift 3- 2, Routine 324
„ Shift 2- 1, Routine 325 Main Controls
·
EPC solenoid, stuck or
damaged hydraulically or
mechanically ·
Inspect for damage, contamination. Carry out EPC tests in
Routine No. 211. Repair as required. ·
Valves, accumulators, seals
stuck or damaged or
assembled incorrectly ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. ·
Solenoid screen blocked or
damaged ·
Clean or install a new screen.
Shift Concerns: Timing Concerns — Erratic/Hunting Possible Component Reference/Action
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ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle
wiring harnesses, PCM, shift
solenoids, torque converter clutch
(TCC) solenoid, digital TR sensor,
output shaft speed (OSS) ·
Carry out Self- Test. Refer to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for
diagnosis. Go To Pinpoint Test A ,
Go To Pinpoint Test C or
Go To Pinpoint Test E . Repair as required. Clear
DTCs, road test and repeat Self- Test. ·
Poor engine performance ·
Refer to Routine 253. 312 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Fluid
·
Incorrect level ·
Adjust fluid to correct level. ·
Condition ·
Inspect condition of fluid. Main Controls
·
Valves, accumulators, seals,
assembled wrong, stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. ·
Solenoid screen blocked or
damaged ·
Clean or install a new screen. Torque Converter Clutch
·
Torque converter ·
Refer to Torque Converter Operation Concerns:
Cycling/Shudder/Chatter Hydraulic/Mechanical Routine
342. Specific Shifts
·
Refer to the following shift routine(s) for further diagnosis: Klj . 12 ba
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Shift 1- 2, Routine 320
„ Shift 2- 3, Routine 321
„ Shift 3- 4, Routine 322
„ Shift 4- 3, Routine 323
„ Shift 3- 2, Routine 324
„ Shift 2- 1, Routine 325
Shift Concerns: Feel — Soft/Slipping Possible Component Reference/Action
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ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs,
vehicle wiring harnesses,
PCM, EPC solenoid, OSS ·
Carry out Self- Test. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions
Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis and testing of the
Powertrain Control System. Go To Pinpoint Test D or
Go To Pinpoint Test E . Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test and
repeat Self- Test. ·
Engine driveability concerns ·
Refer to Routine 253. 313 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Fluid
·
Incorrect level ·
Adjust fluid to correct level. ·
Condition ·
Inspect condition of fluid. Incorrect Pressures
·
Low line pressure, low EPC
pressure ·
Check pressures at line and EPC taps; refer to Line Pressure
Chart for specifications. If pressures are low or all shifts are
soft/slipping, go to main controls. If pressures are OK and a
specific shift is soft/slipping, refer to the following routine(s) for
further diagnosis:
„ Shift 1- 2, Routine 320
„ Shift 2- 3, Routine 321
„ Shift 3- 4, Routine 322
„ Shift 4- 3, Routine 323
„ Shift 3- 2, Routine 324
„ Shift 2- 1, Routine 325 Main Controls
·
Main regulator valve,
overdrive servo regulator
valve stuck, damaged or
assembled incorrectly ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
EPC solenoid stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage and contamination. Carry out EPC tests in
Routine 213. Repair as required. Case
·
1- 2 accumulator stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Filter and Seal Assembly
·
Filter plugged, damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Install a new filter as required. ·
Seal damaged or cut ·
Inspect for damage. Replace as required. Klj . 13 ba
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Shift Concerns: Feel —
Harsh Possible Component Reference/Action
214 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs,
vehicle wiring harnesses,
PCM, EPC solenoid, OSS ·
Carry out Self- Test. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions
Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis and testing of the
Powertrain Control System. Go To Pinpoint Test D or
Go To Pinpoint Test E . Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test and
repeat Self- Test. ·
Engine driveability concerns ·
Refer to Routine 253. 314 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Fluid
·
Incorrect level ·
Adjust fluid to correct level. ·
Condition ·
Inspect condition of fluid. Incorrect Pressures
·
High line pressure, high EPC
pressure ·
Check pressures at line and EPC taps. See the to Line Pressure
Chart for specifications. If pressures are high or all shifts are
harsh, go to Main Controls. If pressures are OK and a specific
shift is harsh, refer to the following shift routine(s) for further
diagnosis:
„ Shift 1- 2, Routine 320
„ Shift 2- 3, Routine 321
„ Shift 3- 4, Routine 322
„ Shift 4- 3, Routine 323
„ Shift 3- 2, Routine 324
„ Shift 2- 1, Routine 325 Main Controls
·
Main regulator valve,
overdrive servo regulator
valve stuck, damaged or
assembled incorrectly ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
EPC solenoid stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage or contamination. Carry out EPC tests in
Routine 214. Repair as required.
Shift Concerns: No 1st Gear, Engages In Higher Gear Possible Component Reference/Action
215 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle
wiring harnesses, PCM, shift
solenoids, digital transmission
range TR sensor ·
Carry out Self- Test. Refer to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis
and testing of the Powertrain Control System. Go To Pinpoint Test A or
Go To Pinpoint Test C . Repair as
required. Clear DTCs, road test and repeat Self- Test. 315 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Shift Linkage, Digital TR Sensor
·
Damaged or incorrectly adjusted ·
Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable
adjustment. Refer to Section 307 - 05 . Adjust transmission
shift cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift
cable, verify that the digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Klj . 14 ba
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vehicle wiring harnesses,
PCM, shift solenoids,
OSS Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis and testing of the
Powertrain Control System. Go To Pinpoint Test A or
Go To Pinpoint Test E . Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test and
repeat Self- Test. ·
Poor engine performance ·
Refer to Routine 253. 320 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Shift Linkage, Digital TR
Sensor
·
Damaged or incorrectly
adjusted ·
Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable
adjustment; refer to Section 307 - 05 . Adjust transmission shift cable
as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify that the
digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor
as necessary. Incorrect Pressures
·
Intermediate clutch
pressure, line pressure ·
Check pressure at line and intermediate clutch taps; see the line
pressure chart for specifications. If not OK, check the main controls. Main Controls
·
1- 2 shift valve, stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Bolts not tightened to
specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specification. ·
Shift solenoid SSA
malfunction ·
Activate solenoid using scan tool. If solenoid operation cannot be
felt when placing hand on solenoid, install a new solenoid. Inspect
O- rings for damage. Repair as required. ·
Gasket damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. ·
No. 8 ball not seating ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Case
·
1- 2 accumulator stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Pump
·
Porosity/cross leaks,
balls missing, damaged
or leaking ·
Inspect for porosity/leaks, balls missing. Install a new pump as
required. ·
Gasket damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. Intermediate Clutch
Assembly
·
Seals damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Piston damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Friction elements
damaged or worn ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Intermediate One-
Way
Clutch Assembly ·
Not holding or damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Planetary One-
Way Clutch
Assembly ·
Not overrunning or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. 1-
2 Accumulator ·
Damaged accumulator ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Klj . 17 ba
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piston
·
Springs damaged or
broken ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Case bore scored ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Shift Concerns: 2-3 Shift (Automatic) Possible Component Reference/Action
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ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs,
vehicle wiring harnesses,
PCM, shift solenoids, OSS ·
Carry out Self-Test. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions
Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis and testing of the
Powertrain Control System. Go To Pinpoint Test A or
Go To Pinpoint Test E . Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test
and repeat Self- Test. ·
Engine driveability concerns ·
Refer to Routine 253. 321 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Shift Linkage
·
Damaged or incorrectly
adjusted ·
Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable
adjustment. Refer to Section 307 - 05 . Adjust transmission shift
cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable,
verify that the digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the
digital TR sensor as necessary. Incorrect Pressures
·
Direct clutch pressure ·
Check pressure at direct clutch tap; refer to Line Pressure
Chart for specifications. If not OK, check the main controls. Main Controls
·
2- 3 shift valve, check ball No.
9 or No. 3, solenoid pressure
regulator valve, damaged or
assembled incorrectly ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Bolts not tightened to
specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specifications. ·
Shift solenoid SSB
malfunction ·
Activate solenoid using scan tool. If solenoid operation cannot
be felt when placing hand on solenoid, install a new solenoid.
Inspect O- rings for damage. Repair as required. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. ·
Output shaft seals damaged
or cup plug leaking or missing ·
Inspect for damage and repair as required. ·
2- 3 accumulator damaged or
stuck ·
Inspect piston seal and bore for damage. Repair as required. ·
Solenoid screen (in main
control) blocked or damaged ·
Clean or install a new screen. Intermediate One-
Way Clutch
Assembly ·
Not overrunning or damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Output Shaft
·
Seal rings damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Cup plug damaged or missing Klj . 18 ba
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Direct Clutch Assembly
·
Seals or piston damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Friction elements worn or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Check ball not seating ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Return spring assembly
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Case
·
Output shaft rear seals
leaking or damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Inspect case for
damaged seal area. If damaged, install a new case. 2-
3 Accumulator ·
Damaged accumulator piston ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Springs damaged or broken ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Case bore scored ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Shift Concerns: 3-4 Shift (Automatic) Possible Component Reference/Action
222 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle
wiring harnesses, PCM, shift
solenoids, OSS, transmission
control switch (TCS) ·
Carry out Self- Test. Refer to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for
diagnosis and testing of the Powertrain Control System.
Go To Pinpoint Test A or
Go To Pinpoint Test E . Repair
as required. Clear DTCs, road test and repeat Self- Test. ·
Engine driveability concerns ·
Refer to Routine 253. 322 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Shift Linkage, Digital TR Sensor
·
Damaged or incorrectly adjusted ·
Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift
cable adjustment; refer to Section 307 - 05 . Adjust
transmission shift cable as necessary. After repairing
transmission shift cable, verify that the digital TR sensor
is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor as
necessary. Incorrect Pressures
·
Forward clutch pressure, direct
clutch pressure, line pressure ·
Check line, direct and forward clutch pressures at
appropriate taps; refer to Line Pressure Chart for
specifications. If pressures are out of specification, check
main controls. Main Controls
·
3- 4 shift valve, solenoid pressure
regulator valve, OD servo regulator,
3- 4 capacity modulator valve, 1- 2
and 2- 3 shift valves stuck, damaged
or assembled incorrectly ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Bolts not tightened to specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specifications. ·
SSA or SSB malfunction ·
Activate solenoid using scan tool. If solenoid operation
cannot be felt when placing hand on solenoid, install a
new solenoid. Inspect O- rings for damage. Repair as Klj . 19 ba
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No end clearance ·
Inspect converter and install a new or remanufactured torque
converter as required. ·
Piston plate damaged or stuck
to cover ·
If cover is heat- stained, install a new converter and determine
the cause of the overheat condition.
Torque Converter Clutch Operation Concerns: Cycling/Shudder/Chatter Possible Component Reference/Action
242 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle
wiring harnesses, PCM, torque
converter clutch (TCC) solenoid,
OSS ·
Carry out Self-Test. Refer to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for
diagnosis and testing of the Powertrain Control System.
Go To Pinpoint Test E . Repair as required. Clear
DTCs, road test and repeat Self- Test. ·
Speed control equipped vehicles ·
Evaluate with speed control off. 342 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Fluid
·
Condition ·
Inspect fluid condition. If burnt, drain fluid and converter.
Install a new fluid and filter assembly. Bring vehicle to
normal operating temperature. Carry out Transmission
Drive Cycle Test. Carry out Transmission Self- Test. If
condition still exists, continue diagnostics. Main Controls
·
Solenoid pressure regulator valve,
No. 7 check ball, bypass clutch
control valve and plunger, converter
pressure limit valve stuck, damaged
or assembled incorrectly ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Bolts not tightened to specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specifications. ·
Solenoid screen blocked or damaged ·
Clean or install a new screen. ·
TCC solenoid malfunction ·
Activate solenoid using scan tool. If solenoid operation
cannot be felt when placing hand on solenoid, install a
new solenoid. Inspect O- rings for damage. Repair as
required. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. Pump Assembly
·
Bolts not tightened to specification ·
Tighten bolts to specification. ·
Porosity/cross leaks, missing balls or
leaking ·
Inspect for porosity/leaks or missing balls. Install a new
pump as required. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. Input Shaft
·
Seals damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Torque Converter
·
Excessive end clearance ·
Inspect converter. Install a new or re- manufactured
torque converter as required.
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mechanism damaged
Main Controls
·
Manual valve stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Bolts not tightened to
specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specifications.
Other Concerns: External Leaks Possible Component Reference/Action
252 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs, sensor
seals leaking (digital TR, OSS,
vehicle speed sensor VSS, if
equipped, or transmission connector) ·
Inspect for leakage and repair as required. 352 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Case
·
Case vent, case porosity, case
cracked ·
Check the vent for free breathing. Check the fluid level.
Check the transmission for overheat conditions. Repair
as required. Seals/Gaskets
·
Leakage at gaskets, seals, etc. (refer
to external sealing illustration for
potential leak locations) ·
Remove all traces of lubricant on exposed surfaces of
the transmission. Check the vent for free breathing.
Operate the transmission at normal temperatures and
perform fluid leakage check. Repair as required. Other
·
Cooler fitting, cooler lines pressure
tap, converter drain plug, band
anchor pins ·
Locate the source of the leak. Repair as required.
Other Concerns: Poor Vehicle Performance Possible Component Reference/Action
253 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle
wiring harnesses, shift solenoids,
digital TR sensor, torque
converter clutch (TCC) solenoid,
transmission fluid temperature
(TFT) sensor ·
Carry out Self-Test. Refer to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis
and testing of the Powertrain Control System. Go To Pinpoint Test A ,
Go To Pinpoint Test B or
Go To Pinpoint Test C . Repair as required. Clear codes, road test and
repeat Self- Test. Also refer to Routines 241/341 Torque
Converter Operation Concern: Always Applied. ·
Engine driveability concerns ·
Inspect air intake/air filter system. Check the fuel system
and fuel pressure. Refer to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual. Inspect the
exhaust system for restriction. Refer to Section 309 - 00 .
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4. Use only clean automatic transmission fluid.
5. Once the fluid exchange has been completed, disconnect the flush and fill machine. Reconnect
any disconnected fluid cooler tubes.
6. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66- 77°C (150-
170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed,
add fluid in increments of 0.24- liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in
the cross- hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
Draining
Vehicles equipped with a torque converter drain plug 1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain.
3. After the fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan.
4. Do not remove the fluid filter. It is not necessary to change the fluid filter during a normal maintenance fluid change.
5. Remove the torque converter drain plug cover. Klj . 2 ba
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