Other Concerns: No Engine Braking in 1st Position - 259/359

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OTHER CONCERNS: NO ENGINE BRAKING IN 1ST POSITION - 259/359

Possible Component	Reference/Action
259 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
No Electrical Concerns
359 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Fluid
Incorrect level	Adjust 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 pressures, line pressure high/low	Check line pressure at tap. Carry out line pressure and stall speed tests. Refer to the LINE PRESSURE CHART for specifications. If pressure is high/low, check the following possible component: main control.
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.
Manual low valve (212), check ball E not seating correctly, 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 part used in rebuild	Inspect for correct part. Repair as required.
Coast Clutch Assembly
Wrong part used in rebuild	Inspect parts. Repair as required.
Overdrive clutch damaged	Install a new overdrive clutch as required.
Seal rings damaged	Install a new overdrive clutch as required.
Reverse Band
Burnt, damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Servo piston, seals, gasket or cover damaged	Inspect and install new piston, seals or gasket as required.
Reverse Drum
One way clutch damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Bearing damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Drum damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Rear One-Way Clutch Assembly
Rear one-way clutch damaged	Install new components as required.