Overdrive Clutch Assembly
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For overdrive clutch operation, REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly .
For hydraulic circuit identification, REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description .
Overdrive Clutch
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Overdrive clutch does not apply | SSD mechanically stuck OFF, SSE mechanically stuck ON | INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) . |
| Clutch E regulator valve is stuck OFF | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the clutch E regulator valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| CLE, DRIVE, VFS4, SS1, CLECF, CLEC, BREV5 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage/damage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Solenoid multiplex valve or drive enable valve is stuck | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the solenoid multiplex valve and the drive enable valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Shift solenoid control check ball missing/damaged | REMOVE and DISASSEMBLE the main control valve body. INSPECT all check balls for missing/damage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Input shaft, input shaft Teflon™ seals or intermediate shaft | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the components 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 seals | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT overdrive clutch piston seals for damage and wear. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission . | |
| Overdrive clutch always applied | SSD mechanically stuck OFF, SSE mechanically stuck ON | INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) . |
| Clutch E regulator valve is stuck ON | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| CLE, DRIVE, VFS4, SS1, CLECF, CLEC, BREV5 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage/damage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Solenoid multiplex valve or drive enable valve is stuck | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the solenoid multiplex valve and the drive enable valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Shift solenoid control check ball missing/damaged | REMOVE and DISASSEMBLE the main control valve body. INSPECT all check balls for missing/damage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Input shaft, input shaft Teflon™ seals or intermediate shaft | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the components 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 return spring | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch piston return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission . | |
| Overdrive clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply | SSD is mechanically stuck OFF, SSE is mechanically stuck ON | INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) . |
| Clutch E regulator valve or latch valve is sticking | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator and latch valves. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| CLE, DRIVE, VFS4, SS1, CLECF, CLEC, BREV5 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage/damage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Solenoid multiplex valve or drive enable valve is sticking | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the solenoid multiplex valve and the drive enable valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Shift solenoid control check ball missing/damaged | REMOVE and DISASSEMBLE the main control valve body. INSPECT all check balls for missing/damage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Input shaft, input shaft Teflon™ seals or intermediate shaft | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the components 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 seals | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT overdrive clutch piston seals for damage and wear. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission . | |
| Overdrive clutch harsh apply | SSD is mechanically stuck OFF, SSE is mechanically stuck ON | INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) . |
| Clutch E regulator valve or latch valve is sticking | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator and latch valves. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| CLE, DRIVE, VFS4, SS1, CLECF, CLEC, BREV5 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage/damage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Solenoid multiplex valve or drive enable valve is sticking | DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the solenoid multiplex valve and the drive enable valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Shift solenoid control check ball missing/damaged | REMOVE and DISASSEMBLE the main control valve body. INSPECT all check balls for missing/damage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Input shaft, input shaft Teflon™ seals or intermediate shaft | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the components 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 return spring | DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch piston return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission . |