Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Forward And Reverse

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: DELAYED/SOFT FORWARD AND REVERSE SPECIFICATION

Possible Component	Reference/Action
207 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, transaxle control module (TCM), EPC solenoid, digital TR sensor, internal harness	Run On-Board Diagnostic. Refer to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS for diagnosis.
307 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Shift linkage (internal/external)
Damaged, out of adjustment	Inspect and repair as required. Verify linkage adjustment; refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
Fluid
Improper level	Adjust fluid to proper level.
Improper Pressures
Low line pressure.	Check line pressure. Perform Line Pressure and Stall Speed Tests; refer to the LINE PRESSURE CHART table for specification. If pressures are low, check the following possible components: main control valve body, pump assembly, clutch assemblies.
Main Control Valve Body
Bolts out of torque specification	Tighten bolts to specification.
EPC solenoid-stuck, damaged	Inspect for damage.
Gaskets and separator plate-damaged, off location	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Manual control valve, main regulator valve, converter drain back valve, springs-missing, damaged, incorrectly assembled	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Pump Assembly
Bolts out of torque specification	Tighten bolts to specification.
Porosity/cross leaks, pump assembly leaking	Install a new pump assembly.
Gaskets damaged, off location	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Components damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Clutch Assemblies
	Perform Air Pressure Test; refer to DIAGNOSTICS .
Seals, piston, worn, damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Dish plates, springs damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Friction elements damaged or worn	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Return spring damaged or worn	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Servos
Piston, seals damaged, leaking	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.