Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Soft, Slipping or Early 2-3 Shift


1. Shift linkage improperly adjusted.
2. Incorrect or improperly adjusted T.V. cable.
3. Low oil level.
4. Improper oil pressure.
5. Intermediate servo piston-to-case oil seal damaged.
6. Intermediate servo piston damaged or servo bore in case damaged.
7. Accumulator exhaust check valve not seating in case.
8. Incorrect spacer plate installed.
9. Spacer plate or gaskets leaking, damaged or improperly installed.
10. Restricted direct clutch feed orifice in spacer plate.
11. Check ball No. 5 missing or improperly seated.
12. Direct clutch case cover passage porous.
13. Incorrect case cover gaskets.
14. Driven sprocket support passages in case cover interconnected, leaking or restricted.
15. Case cover sleeves loose or improperly positioned.
16. Case cover driven sprocket support oil seals damaged or missing.
17. Direct clutch check ball leaking or check ball capsule damaged.
18. Damaged direct clutch housing or piston.
19. Incorrect or missing direct clutch apply ring.
20. Incorrect number of direct clutch plates.