Slipping problems in all gears

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Possible damage:

Fig 1: Identifying ATF Pump Wheel Coupling Plate

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Coupling plate - arrows - on ATF pump wheel broken off

Causes

Fig 2: Checking Torque Converter Is Correctly Positioned

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A - Torque converter not completely inserted during transmission or engine installation. Check installation dimension → 32 - TORQUE CONVERTER .

Fig 3: Torque Converter Centering Bushing

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B - Centering bushing for torque converter - arrow - not properly installed in crankshaft →

13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 4V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BPG, BWT
13 ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK for 3.2 V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHF

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Fig 4: Location of Alignment Sleeves

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C - One or both alignment sleeves - A - for centering not installed on engine/transmission flange. Alignment sleeves or bores in transmission flange damaged.

NOTE:

Disregard items - 1 to 9 -.

Fig 5: Identifying Shim, Drive Plate And Washer

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D - Incorrect installation position of drive plate for torque converter, drive plate secured to engine with incorrect shim - 1 - or shim - 1 - and washer - 2 - interchanged →

13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 4V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BPG, BWT
13 ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK for 3.2 V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHF

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Required actions:

Disassemble and check ATF pump, remove broken coupling plates.

CAUTION: Always check for broken coupling plates and remove.