Other Concern: Vehicle Movement with Gear Selector in "N" Position

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OTHER CONCERN: VEHICLE MOVEMENT WITH GEAR SELECTOR IN "N" POSITION

Possible Component	Reference/Action
262 - ROUTINE
Fluid
Incorrect level	Adjust fluid to correct level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK in this article.
Shift Cable/Digital TR sensor
Cable system or digital TR sensor damaged, misaligned	Inspect and repair as necessary. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT 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.
Clutch Assemblies
Seals, piston damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Check ball damaged, missing, not seating, off location	Inspect for damage, mislocation, poor seating. Install a new cylinder as necessary.
Friction elements damaged or worn.	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Return springs damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Case
Manual control lever assembly damage, manual valve inner lever pin bent, manual valve inner lever damaged, spring rod damaged	Inspect for damage. If damaged, repair as necessary.
Manual valve lever shaft retaining pin damaged	Inspect for damage. If damaged, repair as necessary.