Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Forward Only

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: DELAYED/SOFT FORWARD ONLY

Possible Component	Reference/Action
206 - ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
PCM, vehicle wiring harnesses, Pressure Control Solenoid B (PC B)	Carry out on-board diagnostic tests. See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article for diagnosis and testing of the PCM. GO to PINPOINT TEST D . Repair as necessary. Clear DTCs, road test and rerun on-board diagnostic test.
Incorrect Pressures
Low pressures	Check pressure at line and PC C taps. Carry out Line Pressure Test. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES in this article.
Main Control
Screws not tightened to specification	Tighten to specification.
Separator plate damaged	Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new separator plate.
Contamination	Disassemble and clean.
Valves, spring damaged, misassembled, missing, stuck or bore damaged	If damaged or parts are missing, install a new main control assembly. If misassembled, reassemble correctly. DO NOT stone, file or sand valves. This will remove the anodized finish and may result in further main control or transmission damage.
Filter damaged, missing	Inspect for damage, repair as necessary.
OD Servo
Servo retaining screws damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Seals (piston and cover) damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
OD Band
Band damaged.	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Servo worn or damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Not adjusted correctly	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Center Support
Screw not tightened to specification	Tighten to specification.
Seal rings or bearing damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Outside diameter of case bore damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Support damaged or leaking	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Forward Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Check ball damaged, missing, not seating, off location	Inspect for mislocation, poor seating, damage. Install a new cylinder.
Friction element damaged or worn	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Return springs damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Bronze seal ring or bearing damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.