F Clutch: Symptom Chart

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For F clutch operation, REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description .

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
F clutch does not apply	SSF is mechanically stuck OFF	INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
	F Clutch regulator valve stuck OFF	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	F CL CONTR, hydraulic circuit blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
	F clutch hub	INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	F clutch friction plates	INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	F clutch piston seals	INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
F clutch always applied	SSF mechanically stuck	INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
	F Clutch regulator valve or CL F latch valve stuck ON	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	F CL CONTR, hydraulic circuit cross leaks	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
	F clutch hub, clutch and planetary carrier, No. 4 ring gear	INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	F clutch friction plates	INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	F clutch piston seals	INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
F clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply	Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM/ TCM.	PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	Low line pressure	PERFORM the line pressure test. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures .
	SSF mechanically sticking	INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
	F Clutch regulator valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the valves. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	F CL CONTR, hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
	F clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	F clutch piston seals	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
F clutch harsh apply	Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM/ TCM.	PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission .
	High line pressure	PERFORM line pressure test. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures .
	SSF mechanically sticking	INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
	F Clutch regulator valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the valves. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	F CL CONTR hydraulic circuit blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
	F clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	F clutch piston return springs	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .