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Engagement Concerns: Delayed/Soft Forward and Reverse - 209/309

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS: DELAYED/SOFT FORWARD AND REVERSE - 209/309

Possible Component Reference/Action
209 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
No Electrical Concerns 
309 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Fluid 
  • Incorrect level
  • Adjust to correct level.
  • Fluid contaminated
  • Inspect fluid for contamination. If contaminated, locate source of contamination. If burnt, inspect mechanical band, clutches. Repair as required.
Incorrect Pressures 
  • Incorrect band/clutch application pressures, line pressure low
  • Check line pressure at tap. Carry out line pressure and stall speed tests. See the LINE PRESSURE CHART  for specifications. If pressure is low, check the following possible components: main control, pump assembly.
Filter and Seal Assembly 
  • Filter damaged, plugged; seal damaged, cut or missing
  • Inspect for damage and install new parts.
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), pressure boost valve/main regulator valve (208), EPC blow-off valve, 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 specification
  • Tighten screws to specification.
  • 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.
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