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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 Solenoid body filter blocked to SSB CLEAN or INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen. Refer to: Solenoid Body .
SSB is mechanically stuck OFF INSTALL a new solenoid body. Refer to: Solenoid Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve stuck OFF REMOVE the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking REMOVE the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . CLEAN as necessary.
REV SUPPLY/DRIVE 2 to C35R SUP check ball missing/damaged REMOVE the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . INSPECT the check ball missing/damage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
C35R supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover and support tower passages for debris/blockage. Refer to: Transmission . CLEAN as necessary.
Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly INSPECT the sun gear and shell for wear and damage. INSTALL new components necessary. Refer to: Transmission .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to: Transmission .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston seal leakage INSTALL a new direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston and seals. Refer to: Transmission .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch always applied Solenoid body filter seal damaged at SSB INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen. Refer to: Solenoid Body .
SSB mechanically stuck ON INSTALL a new solenoid body. Refer to: Solenoid Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve stuck ON REMOVE the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking REMOVE the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for leakage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . CLEAN as necessary.
Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly INSPECT the sun gear and shell for damage that would prevent free rotation. INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to: Transmission .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to: Transmission .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston return spring INSPECT the return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to: Transmission .
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 .
Solenoid body filter seal damaged at SSB INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen. Refer to: Solenoid Body .
SSB mechanically sticking INSTALL a new solenoid body. Refer to: Solenoid Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve sticking REMOVE the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch boost valve stuck ON REMOVE the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch boost valve and bias spring. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking REMOVE the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . CLEAN as necessary.
REV SUPPLY/DRIVE 2 to C35R SUP check ball missing/damaged REMOVE the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . INSPECT the check ball missing/damage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
C35R supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover and support tower passages for debris/blockage. Refer to: Transmission . CLEAN as necessary.
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to: Transmission .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston seal leakage INSTALL a new direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston and seals. Refer to: Transmission .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch harsh apply Incorrect Transmission Strategy programmed into PCM PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
Solenoid body filter seal damaged at SSB INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen. Refer to: Solenoid Body .
SSB mechanically sticking INSTALL a new solenoid body. Refer to: Solenoid Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve sticking REMOVE the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch boost valve sticking REMOVE the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch boost valve and bias spring. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking REMOVE the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . CLEAN as necessary.
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to: Transmission .
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 .