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Shift Concerns: Harsh 4-3 Shift (Automatic)

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SHIFT CONCERNS: HARSH 4-3 SHIFT (AUTOMATIC) SPECIFICATION

Possible Component Reference/Action
230- ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
No electrical concerns 
330- HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
2-4 Band 
  • Damaged, worn, incorrectly assembly
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
  • Friction material-worn or damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
2-4 Servo Assembly 
  • Servo Piston-stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
  • Piston Seals-damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
  • Springs-damaged, missing
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
  • Rod or Bore-damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
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.