Engagement Concern: No Forward - 201/301

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: NO FORWARD - 201/301

Possible Component	Reference/Action
201 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
No Electrical Concerns
301 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Fluid
Incorrect level	Adjust fluid to correct level.
Shift Linkage
Cable and bracket damaged, misadjusted, TR misadjusted	Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable adjustment; refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS . Adjust transmission shift cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify the digital transmission range (TR) sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor as necessary.
Incorrect Pressures
Incorrect band/clutch application pressure, low line pressure	Check line pressure at tap. Carry out line pressure and stall speed tests. See the LINE PRESSURE CHART for specification. If pressures are low, check the following components: oil filter and seal assembly, main controls, pump assembly.
Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly
Filter, plugged, damaged	Install new filter and seal assembly.
Filter seal damaged, missing	Install new filter and seal assembly.
Main Control Assembly
Screw out of torque specification	Tighten to specification.
Gasket damaged, off location	Inspect and install a new gasket.
Separator plate damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Forward modulator valve/EPC boost valve (207), forward engagement control valve (209), spring, damaged, missing, misassembled, stuck bore damaged	Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new main control. If parts are missing, install new parts or main control. If misassembled, reassemble correctly. Do not stone, file or sand valves. This will remove the anodized finish and may result in further main control or transmission damage.
Wrong component used in rebuild	Verify that correct components were used.
Pump Assembly
Screws out of torque specifications	Tighten screws to specifications.
Cross leaks	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Front pump seal worn or damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Seal on inner pump gear damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Center Support Assembly
Forward clutch support seal rings leaking	Carry out air pressure check. If OK, go to forward clutch assembly. Repair as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly
Burnt, damaged, leaking check ball and cylinder; leaking piston seal rings	Carry out air pressure check. Repair as required.
Rear One-Way Clutch Assembly
Rear one-way clutch damaged, worn	Install a new case.