Engagement Concerns: Harsh Forward and Harsh Reverse

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Possible Component	Reference/Action
208 - ROUTINE
Transmission Fluid
Incorrect level	CHECK the transmission fluid level. ADJUST transmission fluid to correct level. REFER to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK .
Fluid filter and seal assembly - plugged, damaged	INSTALL a new filter assembly.
Powertrain Control System
PCM electrical inputs/outputs, external vehicle wiring harnesses, main control molded leadframe, Transmission Range (TR) sensor, Shift Solenoid A (SSA) or Line Pressure Control (LPC)	If DTCs are set, CLEAR the DTCs. CARRY OUT the Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) and Key ON Engine Running (KOER) self-test. ROAD TEST the vehicle and CHECK for DTCs. If the DTCs return, GO to PINPOINT TEST A . If engine control DTCs return, REFER to INTRODUCTION .
Multiple shift missing (more than one gear)	If some shifts are missing, DETERMINE which shifts do not occur. REFER to CLUTCH AND SOLENOID APPLICATION CHARTS . MONITOR appropriate PIDs as listed in Diagnostic Parameters Identification (PID) Chart . REFER to Routine 210.
Gears 4-6 default to 5th gear and gears 1-3 default to 3rd gear	RETRIEVE DTCs.