Harsh Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Shift

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Checks	Causes
4-5-6 Clutch Assembly	Inspect for leaking 4-5-6 clutch piston (433) and piston seals (430 - 432). Inspect for plugged or restricted 4-5-6 piston dam air bleed. Inspect for fatigued 4-5-6 clutch piston spring (434). Inspect for leaking 4-5-6 clutch dam seals (435). Inspect for improper surface finish on 4-5-6 clutch plates (439 - 441). Inspect for porous, improper surface finish, seal groove damage or plugged or restricted oil passages of the 3-5-rev/4-5-6 housing (422). Inspect for leaking or damaged 4-5-6 piston dam (435).

Checks

Causes

4-5-6 Clutch Assembly

Inspect for leaking 4-5-6 clutch piston (433) and piston seals (430 - 432).
Inspect for plugged or restricted 4-5-6 piston dam air bleed.
Inspect for fatigued 4-5-6 clutch piston spring (434).
Inspect for leaking 4-5-6 clutch dam seals (435).
Inspect for improper surface finish on 4-5-6 clutch plates (439 - 441).
Inspect for porous, improper surface finish, seal groove damage or plugged or restricted oil passages of the 3-5-rev/4-5-6 housing (422).
Inspect for leaking or damaged 4-5-6 piston dam (435).