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Shift Concerns: No Manual 2nd Gear -217/317

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SHIFT CONCERNS: NO MANUAL 2ND GEAR -217/317

Possible Component Reference/Action
217 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
No Electrical Concerns 
317 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures 
  • Incorrect band/clutch application pressure, high or low line pressure
  • Check line pressure at tap. Carry out line pressure and stall speed tests. See the LINE PRESSURE CHART  for specification. If pressures are high or low, check the following 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.
  • Check ball A damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • 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.