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Shift Concerns: Harsh 3-2 Shift Only (Automatic)

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SHIFT CONCERNS: HARSH 3-2 SHIFT ONLY (AUTOMATIC)

Possible Component Reference/Action
236 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System  -
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, powertrain control module, electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid, transmission range (TR) sensor, 3-2T/CCS, transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor, OSS, TSS, throttle position sensor, mass air flow sensor, TCC solenoid
336 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Main Control  -
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Adjust bolts to specification.
  • Gasket damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • 3-2 timing valve, solenoid regulator valve, 3-2 control valve stuck, damaged, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Hydraulic passages damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Separator plates damaged or blocked
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • 3-2T/CCS solenoid not functioning correctly
  • Activate solenoid using Transmission Tester. If coast clutch operation is OK, proceed to direct clutch assembly.
Direct Clutch Assembly  -
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  • Carry out Air Pressure Test.
  • Return spring damaged, broken
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Friction elements damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Check ball not exhausting
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Intermediate/Overdrive Band and Servo Assembly  -
  • Intermediate overdrive band or reverse clutch drum assembly damaged, worn or misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Servo piston damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Servo return and cushion springs damaged, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Springs damaged, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Servo rod bent or damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Pump Assembly  -
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Adjust bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as necessary.
  • Porosity/cross leaks
  • Inspect for porosity, leaks. Repair as necessary.
  • Pump support seal rings damaged or misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Case  -
  • Band anchor damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
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