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Other Concerns: Slips/Chatters in 2nd Position - 264/364

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OTHER CONCERNS: SLIPS/CHATTERS IN 2ND POSITION - 264/364

Possible Component Reference/Action
264 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
No Electrical Concerns 
364 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
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.
  • Wrong components used in rebuild
  • Verify that correct components were used.
  • Dirty or sticking main control valve body
  • Clean, repair or install a new main control valve body.
Intermediate Band and Servo Assemblies 
  • Band adjustment incorrect
  • Readjust to correct specification.
  • Seal or piston, strut, lever, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Friction elements worn damaged misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Return spring wrong, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Piston rod lever incorrect
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Case bore damaged, leaking
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.