Overdrive Clutch Assembly
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Overdrive Clutch
For overdrive clutch operation, REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly .
Overdrive Clutch
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Overdrive clutch does not apply | Solenoid body filter blocked to SSD | CLEAN or INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen. REFER to: Solenoid Body . |
| SSD is mechanically stuck OFF | INSTALL a new solenoid body. REFER to: Solenoid Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . | |
| Overdrive clutch (CBLR/C456) regulator valve stuck OFF | REMOVE the main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator valve. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| SSD SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, C456 SUPPLY, C456 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. | |
| Multiplex shift valve stuck in applied position | REMOVE the main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the multiplex shift valve. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| C456 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 carrier/center ring gear | INSPECT the planetary carrier/center ring gear for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission . | |
| Overdrive clutch friction plates | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission . | |
| Overdrive clutch piston seal leakage | INSTALL a new overdrive clutch piston and seals. REFER to: Transmission . | |
| Overdrive clutch always applied | Solenoid body filter seal damaged at SSD | INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen. REFER to: Solenoid Body . |
| SSD mechanically stuck ON | INSTALL a new solenoid body. REFER to: Solenoid Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . | |
| Overdrive clutch regulator (CBLR/C456) valve stuck ON | REMOVE the main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator valve and bias spring. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| SSD SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, C456 SUPPLY, C456 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 leakage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . CLEAN as necessary. | |
| Overdrive clutch friction plates | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission . | |
| Overdrive clutch piston return spring. | INSPECT the return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission . | |
| Overdrive 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 SSD | INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen. REFER to: Solenoid Body . | |
| Shift Solenoid D (SSD) mechanically sticking | INSTALL a new solenoid body. REFER to: Solenoid Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . | |
| Overdrive clutch regulator (CBLR/C456) valve stuck ON | REMOVE the main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator valve. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Overdrive clutch (CBLR/C456) boost valve stuck ON | REMOVE the main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch boost valve and bias spring. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If the bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| SSD (SSD) SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, C456 SUPPLY, C456 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 leakage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . CLEAN as necessary. | |
| Multiplex shift valve sticking | REMOVE the main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the multiplex shift valve. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| C456 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. | |
| Overdrive clutch friction plates | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission . | |
| Overdrive clutch piston seal leakage | INSTALL a new overdrive clutch piston and seals. REFER to: Transmission . | |
| Overdrive clutch harsh apply | Incorrect Transmission Strategy programmed into PCM | PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . |
| SSD mechanically sticking | INSTALL a new solenoid body. REFER to: Solenoid Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . | |
| Overdrive clutch regulator (CBLR/C456) valve sticking | REMOVE the main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator valve. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If the bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Overdrive clutch (CBLR/C456) boost valve sticking | REMOVE the main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch boost valve and bias spring. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . If the bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| SSD SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, C456 SUPPLY, C456 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. | |
| Overdrive clutch friction plates | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission . | |
| Overdrive clutch piston return spring | INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission . |