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Engagement Concern: No Forward

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: NO FORWARD

Possible Component Reference/Action
201 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
 
  • No electrical concerns.
301 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Fluid 
  • Incorrect level
  • Adjust fluid to correct level.
  • Condition
Shift Linkage 
  • Damaged or incorrectly adjusted
Incorrect Pressures 
  • Low forward clutch pressure, low line pressure
Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly 
  • Plugged, damaged
  • Install a new filter and seal assembly.
  • Filter seal damaged
 
Main Controls 
  • 3-4 shift valve, main regulator valve, manual valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Bolts not tightened to specifications
  • Tighten bolts to specifications.
  • Gaskets damaged
  • Inspect gaskets for damage and install a new gasket.
  • 2-3 accumulator and seals damaged
  • Inspect piston, seals and bore for damage. Repair as required.
  • Pressure regulator valve
  • Inspect the diameter for wear.
Pump Assembly 
  • Bolts not tightened to specifications
  • Tighten bolts to specifications.
  • Porosity/cross leaks/ball missing or leaking, plugged hole
  • Inspect for porosity and leaks. Repair as required.
  • No. 3 and No. 4 seal rings damaged
  • Inspect seals for damage. Repair as required.
  • Gaskets damaged
  • Inspect for damage and install a new gasket.
Forward Clutch Assembly 
  • Seals, piston damaged
  • Inspect seals for damage. Repair as required.
  • Check balls damaged, missing, mislocated, not seating correctly
  • Inspect for mislocation, poor seating, damage. Install a new cylinder as required.
  • Friction elements damaged or worn
  • Check for abnormal wear, damage. Repair as required.
One-Way Clutch Assembly (Planetary) 
  • Worn, damaged or assembled incorrectly
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Output Shaft 
  • Damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as required.