Condition
| Action
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DEFINITION: Harsh shift felt when shifting from park to neutral to drive
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Fluid level low and/or burnt
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| • | If low inspect for fluid leak, repair as necessary. |
| • | Inspect transmission oil cooler system for restricted or kinked lines. |
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Fluid is contaminated with water or engine coolant
| If contaminated with engine coolant replace transmission.
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Unit filled with wrong type of fluid
| Drain fluid and fill with proper type of fluid.
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Input speed sensor (76)
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| • | Perform electrical function test on the input speed sensor (76). |
| • | Replace the input speed sensor (76) if fails electrical function test. |
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Park/neutral position switch (72)
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| • | Inspect park/neutral switch (72) for proper alignment. |
| • | Align the park/neutral switch (72) if not properly aligned. |
| • | Perform function test on the park/neutral position switch (72). |
| • | Replace the park/neutral position switch (72) if faulty. |
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Engine or transmission mounts
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| • | Inspect the engine mounts and the transmission mounts for wear or loose mounting fasteners. |
| • | Replace any faulty engine or transmission mounts or loose fasteners. |
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Engine malfunction
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| • | Ensure engine is operating properly. |
| • | Repair engine to operate properly. |
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Suspension system
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| • | Inspect suspension components. |
| • | Replace faulty suspension components. |
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Transmission oil temperature sensor (32)
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| • | Perform function test on the transmission oil temperature sensor (32). |
| • | Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness assembly (78). |
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Line pressure control solenoid valve assembly (SLT) (312)
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| • | Perform electrical function checks on the line pressure control solenoid valve assembly circuit. |
| • | Perform electrical function check on the line pressure control solenoid valve assembly (STL) (312). |
| • | Replace valve body assembly (39) if line pressure control solenoid valve assembly (STL) is faulty. |
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Transmission control module (TCM)
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| • | Perform function test on the TCM. |
| • | Replace TCM if fails function test. |
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Valve body (39)
| Replace valve body (39).
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Internal transmission parts
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| • | Disassemble the transmission and inspect for the following: |
| - | Missing retaining rings |
| - | Worn or broken thrust needle bearings and thrust washers |
| - | Differential assembly backlash |
| - | Worn drive and driven gears |
| - | Worn planetary gear assemblies |
| • | Replace the transmission if any faulty parts. |
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