Shift Concerns: No Manual 1ST Gear

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SHIFT CONCERNS: NO MANUAL 1ST GEAR SPECIFICATION

Possible Component	Reference/Action
214 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
No electrical concerns
314 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Shift linkage (internal/external)
Damaged or out of adjustment	Inspect and repair as required. Verify linkage adjustment; refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
Improper Pressures
Low line pressure	Check line pressure. Perform LINE PRESSURE TEST ; refer to the LINE PRESSURE CHART table for specifications. If pressures are low, check the following possible components: Main Control Valve Body.
Main Control Valve Body
Bolts out of torque specification	Tighten bolts to specification.
Gaskets and separator plate-damaged, off location	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Manual control valve, springs, shift valves, clips-stuck, damaged, missing	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Low/Reverse one-way clutch assembly
Worn, damaged, incorrectly assembled	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Roller-damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Case-damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Springs-damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Inner/Outer races-damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.