Other Concerns: Noise/Vibration - Forward or Reverse - 254/345

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OTHER CONCERNS: NOISE/VIBRATION - FORWARD OR REVERSE - 254/345

Possible Component	Reference/Action
254 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
No Electrical Concerns
354 - 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: pump assembly.
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.
Front One-Way Clutch Assembly
One-way clutch damaged, worn, misassembled	Repair one-way clutch.
Rear One-Way Clutch Assembly
One-way clutch damaged, worn, misassembled	Repair one-way clutch.
Other
Transmission oil cooler lines, fill tube grounding	Relocate transmission oil cooler lines or fill tube correctly.
Gear
Gear noise	Repair planetary gear assemblies.
Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
	Refer to routines 242/342 .