Intermediate Clutch Assembly

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Intermediate Clutch

For intermediate (2, 6) clutch operation,

Intermediate Clutch

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch does not apply	SSC solenoid filter blocked	CLEAN or INSTALL a new solenoid.
	SSC is mechanically stuck OFF	INSTALL a new solenoid.
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve stuck OFF	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
	SSC VBS CB26, CB26 hydraulic circuits blocked or leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
	CB26 hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission case passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly	INSPECT the sun gear and shell for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston seal leakage	INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston and seals. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch always applied	SSC solenoid O-rings cut/damaged	INSTALL a new solenoid.
	SSC mechanically stuck ON	INSTALL a new solenoid.
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve stuck ON	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve and spring. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
	VBS CB26, CB26 hydraulic circuits leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for leakage. INSTALL new components 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 .
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston return spring	INSPECT the return spring for proper installation or damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply	Incorrect Transmission Strategy programmed into PCM	Remove SSC and record solenoid band number. Using the scan tool, verify the correct band number is stored in the PCM. If the band numbers do not match, INSTALL a new SSC with correct band number.
	SSC solenoid filter partially blocked or restricted	CLEAN or INSTALL a new solenoid.
	SSC mechanically sticking	INSTALL a new solenoid.
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
	VBS CB26, CB26 hydraulic circuits blocked or leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
	CB26 supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission case passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston seal leakage	INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston and seals. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch harsh apply	Incorrect Transmission Strategy programmed into PCM	Remove SSC and record solenoid band number. Using the scan tool, verify the correct band number is stored in the PCM. If the band numbers do not match, INSTALL a new SSC with correct band number.
	SSC mechanically sticking	INSTALL a new solenoid.
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve and spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
	VBS CB26, CB26 hydraulic circuits blocked or leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage/leakage. CLEAN as necessary.
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston return spring	INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .