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Soft TCC Apply (Shudder)

Checks

Cause

DEFINITION: An unacceptably long TCC apply occurs in third or fourth gear, Drive or Manual Third range, with the throttle held steady. This can cause a momentary rapid jerking sensation in the vehicle during the TCC apply.

Control Valve Body Assembly

    • The TCC regulator apply valve (327) is stuck or binding.
    • The TCC regulator apply valve spring (326) is missing or damaged.
    • The control valve body spacer plate gaskets assembly (396) are misassembled or contain incorrect parts.
    • TCC control valve stuck or binding.
    • TCC control valve spring is missing or damaged.
    • TCC PWM solenoid faulty.

Case Cover Assembly

The TCC blowoff ball valve (420B) or the spring (418) is damaged or is not seating.

Turbine Shaft Assembly

    • The turbine shaft O-ring seal (520) is damaged or is missing.
    • The turbine shaft oil seal rings (513, 519) are damaged or missing.
    • The turbine shaft (518) is damaged.

Drive Sprocket Support Assembly

The turbine shaft bushing (523) is worn or damaged.

Torque Converter Assembly

    • The torque converter bushing is worn or damaged
    • The torque converter cover surface is damaged under lug thread(s) due to the flexplate bolt bottoms out.
    • The torque converter is damaged internally
       - The TCC friction material is missing or damaged
       - The TCC plate is distorted or damaged
       - The torque converter internal O-ring seal is missing or damaged