Transmission and Drivetrain: Technical Service Bulletins

• Customer Interest
  • A/T - Slow Shift, Replacing ATF
  • A/T - Shift Shock 1st To 2nd & 2nd to 3rd Gear
  • M/T - Incomplete Gear Engagement 1st, 3rd, 5th
  • M/T - Jumps Out of 5th Gear
  • A/T - Slow Shift In Cold Weather
  • A/T - Fluid Leakage From Front Cover/Converter Housing
  • M/T - F30A/F31A Fluid Leaks
  • Manual Transaxle - Jumping Out of 5th Gear
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • A/T - Fluid Level Caution
    • Manual Transaxle - Jumping Out of 5th Gear
  • Customer Interest
    • A/T - Slow Shift, Replacing ATF
    • A/T - Shift Shock 1st To 2nd & 2nd to 3rd Gear
    • M/T - Incomplete Gear Engagement 1st, 3rd, 5th
    • M/T - Jumps Out of 5th Gear
    • A/T - Slow Shift In Cold Weather
    • A/T - Fluid Leakage From Front Cover/Converter Housing
    • M/T - F30A/F31A Fluid Leaks
    • Manual Transaxle - Jumping Out of 5th Gear
  • Erratic Operation
    • M/T - Jumps Out of 5th Gear
  • Hard Shifting
    • A/T - Shift Shock 1st To 2nd & 2nd to 3rd Gear
    • A/T - Improved Shift Quality
      • Overview
      • Modification:Thrust Washer Change
      • Modification:Converter Housing Fixing Bolt Change
      • Modification:Cam Spring Change For Oil Pump Noise
      • Parts Information:
      • Modification:Automatic Transmission Brake Band Change
      • Modification: Automatic Transmission Driven Plate Change
      • Parts Information:
  • Leaks
    • A/T - Fluid Leakage From Front Cover/Converter Housing
    • M/T - F30A/F31A Fluid Leaks
  • No shift/Incorrect gear engagement
    • A/T - Slow Shift, Replacing ATF
    • A/T - RN3F01A/RL3F01A Slipping During Up-Shifts
    • A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
  • Noise
    • A/T - Improved Shift Quality
      • Overview
      • Modification:Thrust Washer Change
      • Modification:Converter Housing Fixing Bolt Change
      • Modification:Cam Spring Change For Oil Pump Noise
      • Parts Information:
      • Modification:Automatic Transmission Brake Band Change
      • Modification: Automatic Transmission Driven Plate Change
      • Parts Information:
  • Pops out of gear
    • M/T - Incomplete Gear Engagement 1st, 3rd, 5th
    • M/T - Jumps Out of 5th Gear
    • Manual Transaxle - Jumping Out of 5th Gear
  • Slipping
    • A/T - RN3F01A/RL3F01A Slipping During Up-Shifts
    • A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Vehicle - Vehicle Vibration Customer Diagnostic Worksheet
  • Tools - Essential Release, Connector/Terminal Kit
  • Electrical - General System Diagnosis
    • Overview
    • General Inspection Procedure
    • Trouble Diagnosis Steps
    • Incident Simulation Tests
    • Testing Circuits
    • Proper Diagnostic Procedures to Avoid Damaging Other Components
    • Examples of Common Electrical Incidents
  • Engine/Transmission - Precautions During R&R Procedure
  • Differentials - Recommended Lubricants
  • A/T - Cleaning Hydraulic System Components
  • M/T - Clutch Operating Cylinder Service Information
  • A/T - Slow Shift, Replacing ATF
  • A/T - Shift Shock 1st To 2nd & 2nd to 3rd Gear
  • A/T - Fluid Level Caution
  • A/T - Improved Shift Quality
    • Overview
    • Modification:Thrust Washer Change
    • Modification:Converter Housing Fixing Bolt Change
    • Modification:Cam Spring Change For Oil Pump Noise
    • Parts Information:
    • Modification:Automatic Transmission Brake Band Change
    • Modification: Automatic Transmission Driven Plate Change
    • Parts Information:
  • A/T - Cleaning Components/Overhaul
    • Overview
    • In-Vehicle Fluid Change/Flush
    • Heat Exchanger Cleaning Procedure
  • A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
  • A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
  • A/T - Failsafe Modes
  • A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
  • A/T - RN3F01A/RL3F01A Slipping During Up-Shifts
  • A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
  • A/T - Front Bushing Wear
  • A/T - Identification
  • A/T - Math Formulas Part I
    • Overview
    • Shift Speed and Pressure
    • Speedometer Ratios
  • A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
  • A/T - Math Part II
  • A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
  • M/T - Incomplete Gear Engagement 1st, 3rd, 5th
  • M/T - Jumps Out of 5th Gear
  • A/T - Fluid Level Checking/Precautions
  • A/T - Fluid Application
  • A/T - Slow Shift In Cold Weather
  • A/T - Fluid Leakage From Front Cover/Converter Housing
  • M/T - F30A/F31A Fluid Leaks
  • Manual Transaxle - Jumping Out of 5th Gear
  • Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision Damage