Shift Concerns: Harsh 2-3 - 233/333

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SHIFT CONCERNS: HARSH 2-3 - 233/333

Possible Component	Reference/Action
233 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, internal transmission wiring harnesses, PCM, SSD	Run on-board diagnostics. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Use scan tool to carry out Pinpoint Test. Repair as required. Clear codes, road test and rerun on-board diagnostics.
333 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
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.
1-2 shift valve (203), 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.
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.
Direct Clutch Assembly
Clutch assembly burnt, worn, check ball leaking in clutch piston, piston seal rings damaged, friction or steel plates damaged	Carry out air pressure test. Inspect for damage. Repair as required.