Special Tool(s)

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Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

NOTE: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws.

NOTE: If equipped, turn the Power Take-Off (PTO) unit off for correct test results. For a description of PTO operation, refer to the manufacturer's literature.

This test verifies the shift control system is operating correctly.

Bring the engine and transmission up to normal operating temperature.
Operate the vehicle with the selector lever in the (D) position.
Apply minimum throttle and observe speeds at which an upshift occurs and the torque converter engages. Refer to SHIFT SPEEDS - Diesel Engines or SHIFT SPEEDS - Gas Engines chart(s) .
Press the accelerator pedal to Wide Open Throttle (WOT). The transmission should shift from 6th to 5th or 5th to 3rd, depending on vehicle speed. The torque converter should disengage and then reapply.
With the vehicle speed between 48 and 80 km/h (30 and 50 mph), move the selector lever to manual 2nd gear. The transmission should immediately downshift into 2nd gear.
If the transmission fails to upshift/downshift or the torque converter does not apply and release, refer to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .