Forward Motion in Neutral

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Condition	Action
DEFINITION: Vehicle moves in the N position
Excessive ATF Foreign material in the valve body spacer plate orifice Fluid pressure relief valve inoperative Lubrication control valve inoperative Coast clutch inoperative 1st clutch inoperative 2nd clutch inoperative 3rd clutch inoperative 4th clutch inoperative 5th clutch inoperative	Inspect the ATF level. Drain if necessary. Inspect all clutch pressures. Inspect the clutch piston, the clutch piston check valve, and the O-rings. Inspect the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clutch backing plate-to-top disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace discs and plates as a set. If the discs and plates are in satisfactory condition, adjust the clutch backing plate clearance. Inspect for incorrect Clutch backing plate clearance. Inspect for Internal bearing seized up, worn, or damaged. Inspect for thrust washer seized up, worn, or damaged.

Condition

Action

DEFINITION: Vehicle moves in the N position

Excessive ATF
Foreign material in the valve body spacer plate orifice
Fluid pressure relief valve inoperative
Lubrication control valve inoperative
Coast clutch inoperative
1st clutch inoperative
2nd clutch inoperative
3rd clutch inoperative
4th clutch inoperative
5th clutch inoperative

Inspect the ATF level. Drain if necessary.
Inspect all clutch pressures.
Inspect the clutch piston, the clutch piston check valve, and the O-rings.
Inspect the spring retainer for wear and damage.
Inspect the clutch backing plate-to-top disc clearance. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace discs and plates as a set. If the discs and plates are in satisfactory condition, adjust the clutch backing plate clearance.
Inspect for incorrect Clutch backing plate clearance.
Inspect for Internal bearing seized up, worn, or damaged.
Inspect for thrust washer seized up, worn, or damaged.