Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Forward

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERN - DELAYED/SOFT FORWARD

Possible Component	Reference/Action
206 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
	No Electrical Concerns
306 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Fluid
Incorrect level	Adjust fluid to correct level.
Condition	Inspect condition of fluid.
Shift Linkage
Damaged or incorrectly adjusted	Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable adjustment; refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS . Adjust transmission shift cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify that the digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor as necessary.
Incorrect Pressures
Low forward clutch pressure, low line pressure, low EPC pressure	Check pressure at line, forward clutch and EPC taps; refer to LINE PRESSURE CHART for specifications. If pressures are low, check the following components: oil filter and seal assembly, main controls and pump assembly.
Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly
Plugged, damaged Filter seal damaged	Install a new filter and seal assembly.
Main Controls
3-4 shift valve, main regulator valve stuck or damaged	Inspect and repair as required.
Bolts not tightened to specifications	Tighten bolts to specifications.
Gaskets damaged	Inspect for damage and repair as required.
Case
2-3 or 1-2 accumulator, bore damaged or stuck	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Pump Assembly
Bolts not tightened to specification	Tighten bolts to specifications.
Porosity/cross leaks	Inspect pump assembly. Repair as required.
Gaskets damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
No. 3 and No. 4 seal rings damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Check balls missing, damaged	Inspect for mislocation, poor seating, damage. Install a new cylinder as required.
Friction elements damaged, worn	Check for damage. Repair as required.