Engagement Concern: No Forward And No Reverse

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: NO FORWARD AND NO REVERSE SPECIFICATION

Possible Component	Reference/Action
205 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
No Electrical Concerns
305 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Fluid
Improper level-low	Adjust fluid to proper level.
Halfshaft
Splines-worn, damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Shift linkage (internal/external)
Damaged, out of adjustment, incorrectly assembled	Inspect. Repair as required. Verify linkage adjustment; refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
Improper Pressures
	Perform Line Pressure and Stall Tests. Check line pressure; refer to the LINE PRESSURE CHART table. If pressures are low, check the following possible components: main control valve body, pump assembly, reverse clutch assembly, forward clutch assembly.
Low line pressure
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 components as necessary.
Pump Shaft-broken	Inspect. Install new components as necessary.
Forward clutch control valve, manual valve, springs-stuck, damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Main regulator valve (only if line pressure is out of specification)-damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Components-damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Pump Assembly
Bolts out of torque specification	Tighten bolts to specification.
Gaskets-damaged, off location	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Porosity/cross leaks-leaking, plugged hole	Install new components as necessary.
Components damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Forward Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston and seal assembly	Perform Air Pressure Tests; refer to Air Pressure Test under DIAGNOSTICS .
Dish Plate-missing	Inspect for spring. Install new components as necessary.
Piston-cracked	Inspect piston. Install new components as necessary.
Friction elements-worn, damaged	Check for abnormal wear, damage. Install new components as necessary.
Low One-Way Clutch Assembly
Worn, damaged, incorrectly assembled	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Output Shaft
Splines damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Other Possible Components
Input shaft	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Flywheel	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Sprockets	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Front or rear planetary	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Rear sun drum and race assembly	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Final drive assembly	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Pump shaft assembly	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.