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Harsh, Soft, Delayed or Slipping Drive or Reverse Gear

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Checks Causes
Variable Low Clutch Assembly
  • Inspect for damaged or worn variable low clutch plates.
  • Inspect for damaged variable low clutch backing plate.
  • Inspect for damaged variable low clutch backing plate retaining ring.
  • Inspect for damaged variable low clutch piston assembly and spring.
Variable High Clutch Assembly
  • Inspect for damaged or worn variable high clutch plates.
  • Inspect for damaged variable high clutch backing plate.
  • Inspect for damaged variable high clutch backing plate retaining ring.
  • Inspect for damaged variable high clutch piston assembly and spring.
Control Valve Assembly
  • Inspect solenoid module assembly for damage to plastic body, electrical connections and wire harness or seal plate.
  • Inspect low variable shift valve for stickiness or stuck condition.
  • Inspect for stuck or sticky compensator feed valve.
  • Inspect for leak paths within the variable high or compensator feed hydraulic circuits.
  • Inspect for leaking or damaged control valve body spacer plate.
  • Inspect for plugged control valve body spacer plate orifice(s).