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Shift Concerns: Timing - Early/Late

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SHIFT CONCERNS: TIMING - EARLY/LATE SPECIFICATION

Possible Component Reference/Action
209 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System 
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, transaxle control module (TCM), shift solenoids, TP, TFT, OSS sensors, internal wire harness, EPC solenoid.
309 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Other 
  • Tire size chain ratio-change, speedometer gear
  • Refer to the specification decal and verify vehicle has original equipment. Changes in tire size and chain ratio will affect shift timing.
Fluid 
  • Improper level
  • Adjust the fluid to the proper level.
Shift Linkage 
  • Damaged, out of adjustment
  • Inspect. Repair as required. Verify linkage adjustment; refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
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.
  • Valves, accumulators, seals, springs, clips-damaged, missing, incorrectly assembled
  • Inspect for damage and contamination. Install new components as necessary.
  • Refer to the appropriate shift table for further diagnosis:
    • Shift concern: soft/slipping 1-2-Routine 226/326
    • Shift concern: soft/slipping 2-3-Routine 227/327
    • Shift concern: soft/slipping 3-4-Routine 228/328
    • Shift concern: soft/slipping 4-3-Routine 229/329
    • Shift concern: soft/slipping 3-2-Routine 230/330
    • Shift concern: soft/slipping 2-1-Routine 231/331
Planetary Gear Sets 
  • Damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Other Components 
  • Clutches
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
  • Output shaft (differential)
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
  • 2-4 band
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
  • Power flow components
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.