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Vibration In All Shift Lever Positions




Vibration in all shift lever positions

Drive plate defective or transmission mis-assembled

Torque converter defective

ATF pump worn or binding

Worn or damaged engine or transmission mounts

Notes

Check for a mis-assembled transmission, and check the drive plate for wear and damage. Replace the drive plate if it is worn or damaged.

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Check the stall speed A/T Stall Speed Test.

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Check the line pressure A/T Pressure Test.

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Improper alignment of ATF pump and the torque converter housing may cause the ATF pump seizure. The symptoms are mostly an rpm-related ticking noise or a high pitched squeak.

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Inspect the differential pinion gears for wear. If the differential pinion gears are worn, replace the differential assembly, replace the ATF strainer, thoroughly clean the transmission, and clean the cooler and lines.

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Replace the torque converter.

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Be careful not to damage the torque converter housing when replacing the main ball bearing. You may also damage the ATF pump when you torque down the main valve body. This will cause ATF pump seizure, use the proper tools.

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Check the engine and transmission mounts.