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Shift Concerns: Harsh 3-4 Shift (Automatic)

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DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
242 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
342 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
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 as required.
  • Overdrive regulator and boost valves, springs, clips- loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips- loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid D (SSD) or Shift Solenoid B (SSB) not functioning correctly
Overdrive Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.