Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Reverse

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERN - DELAYED/SOFT REVERSE

Possible Component	Reference/Action
205 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
	No Electrical Concerns
305 - 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 reverse clutch pressure, low reverse band pressure, low line pressure	Check pressure at line tap; refer to LINE PRESSURE CHART for specifications. If pressures are low, check the following components: main controls, pump assembly, reverse clutch assembly, reverse servo.
Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly
Plugged, damaged	Install a new filter and seal assembly. Filter seal damaged
Main Controls
No. 6 shuttle ball, manual valve, main regulator valve stuck or damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Bolts not tightened to specifications	Tighten bolts to specifications.
Gaskets damaged	Inspect for damage and install a new gasket.
Case
1-2 accumulator seals stuck or damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Low Reverse Servo
Seals (piston and cover) damaged Servo cover retaining ring assembled incorrectly	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Pump Assembly
Bolts not tightened to specification	Tighten bolts to specification.
Porosity/cross leaks/ball missing or leaking	Inspect pump assembly. Install new as required.
Gaskets damaged	Inspect for damage and install a new gasket.
No. 1 and No. 2 seal rings damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Reverse Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston damaged Check ball missing or damaged Friction elements damaged, worn Return spring and piston damaged, worn	Inspect for damage. Install new components as required.
Low Reverse Band
Damaged, worn	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.