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Reverse Shudders, Chatters, or Slips

REVERSE SHUDDERS, CHATTERS, OR SLIPS
1. Improper fluid level.
2. Low/reverse servo leaking.
3. Low main control pressure in reverse.
4. Overdrive and/or rear one-way clutch damaged.
5. Overdrive and/or rear reverse/high clutch drum bushing damaged.
6. Overdrive and/or rear reverse/high clutch center support seal rings or ring grooves damaged.
7. Overdrive and/or rear reverse/high clutch piston seals cut or worn.
8. Low/reverse servo piston damaged or worn.
9. Low/reverse band improperly adjusted or damaged.
10. Propeller shaft, U-joints, or engine mounts loose.
11. Low/reverse servo piston seals or bores damaged.
12. Contamination blockage in cooler lines, in radiator tank, or auxiliary cooler.