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2-3 Shift Feel - Harsh or Soft

Checks

Cause

Possible Diagnostic trouble code set

Refer to Causes of High or Low Oil Pressure

#4 Checkball

Mislocated for a soft shift

#9 Checkball

Mislocated for a harsh shift

2-3 Accumulator Piston, Gaskets, and Seals

    • Missing springs
    • Cut seal
    • Damaged gaskets
    • Low torque of bolts

Control Valve Assembly

Missing #9 checkball

2-3 Accumulator Valve

Stuck valve

Control Valve Assembly

Missing #9 checkball

2-3 Accumulator Valve

Stuck valve