Direct Clutch Assembly
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For direct (3, 5, R) clutch operation, Refer to: Direct Clutch Assembly .
Direct Clutch
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Direct (3, 5, R) clutch does not apply | SSB is mechanically stuck OFF | INSTALL a new solenoid. Refer to: Shift Solenoids (SS) . |
| Clutch B regulator valve stuck OFF | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the clutch B regulator valve. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| - | CLB, DRIVE, REV/DRIVE, VFS2 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . |
| Ball valve 1 check ball missing/damaged | REMOVE the main control valve body, and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| Center support, direct clutch drum, direct clutch drum Teflon™ seals, direct clutch friction plates, direct clutch piston seals | INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to: Transmission . Refer to: Transmission - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| Direct (3, 5, R) clutch always applied | SSB is mechanically stuck ON | INSTALL a new solenoid. Refer to: Shift Solenoids (SS) . |
| Clutch B regulator valve stuck ON | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the clutch B regulator valve. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| CLB, DRIVE, REV/DRIVE, VFS2 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking | REMOVE the main control valve body, and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage. missing/damage. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| Center support, direct clutch drum, direct clutch drum Teflon™ seals, direct clutch friction plates, direct clutch piston seals | INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to: Transmission . Refer to: Transmission - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| Direct (3, 5, R) clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply | Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM. | PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . |
| SSB is mechanically sticking | INSTALL a new solenoid. Refer to: Shift Solenoids (SS) . | |
| Clutch B regulator valve sticking, Clutch B latch valve sticking | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the clutch B regulator valve. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| CLB, DRIVE, REV/DRIVE, VFS2 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking | REMOVE the main control valve body, and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. missing/damage. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| BV 1 check ball missing/damaged | REMOVE the main control valve body, and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage. missing/damage. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| Center support, direct clutch drum, direct clutch drum Teflon™ seals, direct clutch friction plates, direct clutch piston seals | INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to: Transmission . Refer to: Transmission - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| Direct (3, 5, R) clutch harsh apply | Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM. | PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . |
| SSB is mechanically stuck OFF | INSTALL a new solenoid. Refer to: Shift Solenoids (SS) . | |
| Clutch B regulator valve sticking, Clutch B latch valve sticking | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the clutch B regulator valve. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| CLB, DRIVE, REV/DRIVE, VFS2 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking | REMOVE the main control valve body, and separator platepassages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. missing/damage. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| Ball valve 1 check ball missing or damaged | REMOVE the main control valve body, and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage. missing/damage. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| Center support, direct clutch drum, direct clutch drum Teflon™ seals, direct clutch friction plates, direct clutch piston seals | INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to: Transmission . Refer to: Transmission - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . | |
| Direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston return spring | INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to: Transmission . Refer to: Transmission - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . |