Direct Clutch
For direct (3,5,R) clutch operation,
REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation).
REFER to: Direct Clutch Assembly (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation).
Direct Clutch
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
| Direct (3,5,R) clutch does not apply | SSB Solenoid filter blocked |
CLEAN or INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation). |
| SSB is mechanically stuck OFF |
INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve stuck OFF |
DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. |
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| SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve
body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as
necessary.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| REV SUPPLY/DRIVE 2 to C35R SUP check ball missing/damaged |
REMOVE the main control valve body, and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| C35R supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover
and support tower passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly |
INSPECT the sun gear and shell for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch friction plates |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R)
clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch piston seal leakage |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch piston and seals. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch always applied | SSB O-rings damaged/leaking |
INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation). |
| SSB mechanically stuck ON |
INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve stuck ON |
DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct
(3,5,R) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore or valve is
damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control vlave
body and separator plate passages for leakage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly |
INSPECT the sun gear and shell for damage that
would prevent free rotation. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch friction plates |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R)
clutch friction and steel plates. Measure clutch pack clearance. INSTALL
new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch piston return spring |
INSPECT the return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply | Incorrect Transmission Strategy programmed into PCM |
Remove SSB and record solenoid band number. REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation). Using the scan tool, verify the correct band number is stored in the PCM. If bands numbers do not match, INSTALL a new SSB with correct band number. |
| SSB solenoid filter partially blocked or restricted |
INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation). |
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| SSB mechanically sticking |
INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve sticking |
DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct
(3,5,R) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a
new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch boost valve stuck ON |
DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct
(3,5,R) clutch boost valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is
damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve
body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as
necessary.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| REV SUPPLY/DRIVE 2 to C35R SUP check ball missing/damaged |
REMOVE the main control valve body and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| C35R supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover
and support tower passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch friction plates |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R)
clutch friction and steel plates. Measure clutch pack clearance. INSTALL
new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch piston seal leakage |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch piston and seals. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch harsh apply | Incorrect Transmission Strategy programmed into PCM |
Remove SSB and record solenoid band number.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation). Using the scan tool, verify the correct band number is stored in the PCM. If bands numbers do not match, INSTALL a new SSB with correct band number. |
| SSB mechanically sticking |
INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve sticking |
DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct
(3,5,R) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring
is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch boost valve sticking |
DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct
(3,5,R) clutch boost valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is
damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve
body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as
necessary.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch friction plates |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R)
clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
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| Direct (3,5,R) clutch piston return spring |
INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul). |
Forward Clutch Assembly. Diagnosis and Testing
Intermediate Clutch Assembly. Diagnosis and TestingThe system detects available parallel parking spaces and steers your vehicle into the space. You control the accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The system visually and audibly guides you into a parallel parking space.
Press the button once to search
for a parking space.