Other Concern: Slips/Chatters in Manual 1st Position

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OTHER CONCERN: SLIPS/CHATTERS IN MANUAL 1ST POSITION

Possible Component	Reference/Action
263 - ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
PCM, vehicle wiring harnesses, Pressure Control Solenoids A, 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 required. Clear DTCs, road test and rerun on-board diagnostic test.
Fluid
Incorrect level	Adjust fluid to the correct level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK in this article.
Condition	Carry out Fluid Condition Check. Refer to PRELIMINARY INSPECTION in this article.
Incorrect Pressures
High/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.
Valve/springs damaged, misassembled, missing, stuck or bore damaged	If damaged or parts are missing, install 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.
Fluid Pump Assembly
Screws not tightened to specification	Tighten screws to specification.
Gasket damaged	Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new gasket.
Porosity, cross leaks, ball missing, plugged hole	Inspect for damage. If damaged, repair as necessary.
Pump gears cracked and/or seized	Inspect for damage. Install a new pump.
Flow control valves, springs, or seals damaged, stuck or not assembled correctly	Inspect for damage. Install a new seal or flow control valve.
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 elements 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.
Reverse Servo
Servo retaining screws damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Seals (piston and cover) damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Reverse Band
Band damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Servo worn or damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Direct One-way Clutch
Worn, damaged or assembled incorrectly	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.