Shift Concerns: No First Gear in Manual First Position - 216/316

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SHIFT CONCERNS: NO FIRST GEAR IN MANUAL FIRST POSITION - 216/316

Possible Component	Reference/Action
216 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, internal transmission wiring harness, PCM, SSA and SSB	Carry out shift point road test. Run on-board diagnostic. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article for diagnosis. Carry out pinpoint tests using the diagnostic tool. Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test and rerun Self-Test.
316 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Incorrect Pressures
Incorrect band/clutch application pressures (no engine braking), line pressure 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 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.
SSA and SSB solenoid stuck, damaged, O-ring damaged or out of bore	Inspect for damage. Carry out solenoid function test as listed in electrical routine. Repair as required. Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Check ball A damaged	Inspect for damage. Carry out solenoid function test as listed in electrical routine. Repair 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.
Low/Reverse One-Way Clutch Assembly
Rear one-way clutch damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.