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A Clutch

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A Clutch Assembly 

A Clutch 

For A clutch operation, REFER to: A Clutch .

A Clutch 

Condition Possible Sources Action
A clutch does not apply SSA mechanically stuck OFF INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
A clutch control valve stuck OFF DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the A clutch control valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
A clutch latch valve stuck OFF DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the A clutch latch valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
A clutch hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris, blockage and leaks. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
CARRY OUT the air pressure test on the A clutch. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures . If a leak is detected, INSPECT the front support assembly and A clutch piston seals for leaks. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
Front support assembly, ring gear no. 1 DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the front support assembly hydraulic passages for debris, blockage or leaks. INSPECT the front support assembly and ring gear no. 1 for wear and damage. CLEAN or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
A clutch piston seals DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the A clutch piston seals for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
A clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the A clutch friction and steel plates for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
A clutch always applied SSA mechanically stuck ON INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
A clutch control valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the A clutch control valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
A clutch latch valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the A clutch latch valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
A clutch hydraulic circuit cross leaks DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for cracks, warping and damage. If damage is found, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
Front support assembly, ring gear no. 1 DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the front support assembly hydraulic passages for debris, blockage and leaks. Inspect the front support assembly and ring gear no. 4 for wear and damage. CLEAN or INSTALL new components necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
A clutch piston return spring DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the A clutch piston return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
A clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the A clutch friction and steel plates for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
A clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM/ TCM. CARRY OUT the Transmission Strategy Download and the Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . REFER to: Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle .
Low line pressure CARRY OUT the line pressure test. If line pressure is low, REFER to the Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures .
SSA mechanically sticking If the vehicle has less than 5, 000 miles (8, 000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM/ TCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine 3 times  using the diagnostic scan tool.
For all other vehicles, INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
A clutch control valve sticking If the vehicle has less than 5, 000 miles (8, 000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM/ TCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine 3 times  using the diagnostic scan tool.
For all other vehicles, DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the A clutch control valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
A clutch latch valve sticking If the vehicle has less than 5, 000 miles (8, 000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM/ TCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine 3 times  using the diagnostic scan tool.
For all other vehicles, DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the A clutch latch valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
A clutch hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris, blockage and leaks. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
CARRY OUT the air pressure test on the A clutch. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures . If a leak is detected, INSPECT the front support assembly and A clutch piston seals for leaks. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
A clutch piston seals DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the A clutch piston seals for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
A clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the A clutch friction and steel plates for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
A clutch harsh apply Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM/ TCM. CARRY OUT the Transmission Strategy Download and the Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . REFER to: Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle .
High line pressure CARRY OUT the line pressure test. If line pressure is high, REFER to the Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures .
SSA mechanically sticking If the vehicle has less than 5, 000 miles (8, 000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM/ TCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine 3 times  using the diagnostic scan tool.
For all other vehicles, INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
A clutch control valve sticking If the vehicle has less than 5, 000 miles (8, 000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM/ TCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine 3 times  using the diagnostic scan tool.
For all other vehicles, DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the A clutch control valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
A clutch latch valve sticking If the vehicle has less than 5, 000 miles (8, 000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM/ TCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine 3 times  using the diagnostic scan tool.
For all other vehicles, DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the A clutch latch valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
A clutch hydraulic circuit blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris, blockage and leaks. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
A clutch piston return spring DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the A clutch piston return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
A clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the A clutch friction and steel plates for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .