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Engagement Concern: Harsh Reverse

ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: HARSH REVERSE CHART

Possible Component Reference/Action
203 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System 
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, TFT sensor, EPC solenoid
303 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Fluid   
  • Incorrect level
  • Adjust fluid to correct level.
  • Condition
  • Inspect condition of fluid.
Engine Driveline 
  • Repair as required.
  • Looseness in the driveshaft, U-joints or the engine mounts
Shift Linkage 
  • Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable adjustment; refer to CABLE ADJUSTMENT . Adjust transmission shift cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify that the digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor as necessary.
  • Damaged or incorrectly adjusted
Incorrect Pressures 
  • Check pressure at line and EPC pressure taps; refer to Line Pressure Chart for specifications. If high, check the following components: main controls, oil filter and seal assembly.
  • High line pressure, high EPC pressure
Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly   
  • Plugged or damaged
  • Install a new filter and seal assembly.
  • Filter seal damaged
Main Controls   
  • No. 6 shuttle ball, No. 5 check ball, manual valve, main regulator valve stuck, damaged or missing
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Bolts not tightened to specifications
  • Tighten bolts to specifications.
  • Gasket damaged
  • Inspect for damage and install a new gasket.
  • Inspect for damage, contamination. Carry out EPC test in Routine No. 203. Repair as required.
  • EPC solenoid stuck or damaged
Low Reverse Servo   
  • Seals (piston and cover) damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Servo cover retaining ring assembled incorrectly
 
  • Anchor pins (case) damaged
Pump Assembly   
  • Bolts not tightened to specifications
  • Tighten bolts to specifications.
  • Porosity/cross leaks
  • Inspect pump assembly. Install new as required.
  • Gasket damaged
  • Inspect for damage and install a new gasket.
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • No. 1 and No. 2 seal rings damaged
Reverse Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals, piston damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Check ball missing or damaged
 
  • Friction elements damaged, worn
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  • Return spring piston damaged, worn
Low Reverse Band 
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Band, servo, anchor pin damaged or worn