Direct Clutch Assembly
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Direct Clutch
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 . DISASSEMBLE the main control valve body and 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 . DISASSEMBLE the main control valve body and 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 . |