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Shift Concerns: Soft/Slip 3-2 Shift Only (Automatic)

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SHIFT CONCERNS: SOFT/SLIP 3-2 SHIFT ONLY (AUTOMATIC)

Possible Component Reference/Action
230 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System  -
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, powertrain control module, EPC solenoid, throttle position sensor, output shaft speed sensor, mass air flow sensor, 3-2 timing/coast clutch solenoid (3-2T/CCS)
330 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Main Control  -
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Adjust bolts to specification.
  • Gasket damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as necessary.
  • 3-2 timing valve, solenoid regulator valve, 3-2 control valve stuck, damaged or misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • 3-2T/CCS solenoid not functioning correctly
  • Activate solenoid using the Transmission Tester. Repair as necessary.
  • Pressure tap plate/gasket leaks or damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Separator plates damaged, blocked
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Direct Clutch Assembly  -
-
  • Carry out Air Pressure Test.
  • Return spring damaged, broken
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Friction elements damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Ball check not releasing
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Piston or seal damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Intermediate/Overdrive Band and Servo Assembly  -
  • Intermediate overdrive band or reverse clutch drum assembly worn, damaged or misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Servo piston damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Servo return and cushion springs damaged, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Springs damaged, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Servo rod bent, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Pump Assembly  -
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Adjust bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as necessary.
  • Porosity/cross leaks
  • Inspect for porosity, leaks. Install new pump assembly as necessary.
  • Pump support seal rings No. 4, No. 5, No. 6 damaged or misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Forward to direct passage leaks
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Case  -
  • Band anchor damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Leakage in servo apply/release circuits
  • Inspect for damage. Carry out Air Pressure Test. Repair as necessary.
  • Case bore damaged (servo rod)
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
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