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Degraded 4-5 Shift

Degraded 4-5 Shift

Check Causes
DEFINITION: One of the two following conditions occurs during a fourth to fifth gear steady throttle upshift, or a fifth to fourth coast, or a light to moderate throttle detent downshift:
  • Harsh shift feel

    An unacceptable quick gear change occurs.

  • Soft shift feel

    An unacceptable long gear change occurs.

Coast Clutch
  • Damaged or cut piston
  • Damaged or worn clutch plates
  • Damaged or stuck ball check valve
Intermediate Clutch
  • Damaged piston, 2-3, 3-2 shift
  • Damaged or worn clutch plates, 2-3, 3-2 shift
Overdrive Clutch
  • Damaged or worn clutch plates
  • Damaged or worn piston
Pressure Control Solenoid Damaged
Fluid Pump Damaged