Inspection and Verification
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When internal wear/damage occurs in the transmission, metal particles, clutch plate material and band material can travel into the torque converter and the transmission fluid cooler. These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transmission concerns. To prevent future concerns, remove these contaminants from the cooling system before placing the transmission back into use. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning
- Verify the customer concern by operating the vehicle to duplicate the condition.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If a transmission fluid leak is found in any of the transmission cooling components, install new components as necessary.
- If the cause is not visually evident, check for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Refer to the DTC Chart.
- If no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are present, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.