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Poor Acceleration; Flares When Starting Off In D, S, and R; Stall Speed High In R




Poor acceleration; flares when starting off in D, S, and R; stall speed high in R

Low ATF level

Shift cable broken or out of adjustment

4th clutch defective

Notes

Check the ATF level, and check the ATF warmer lines for leakage and loose connections. If necessary, clean the ATF warmer lines.

Notes

Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the selector control lever.

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Check the 4th clutch pressure A/T Pressure Test.

Notes

Inspect the clutch piston, the clutch piston check valve, and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the clutch end-plate and the top disc. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and the plates for wear and damage. If the discs are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. Inspect the clutch wave-plate height. If the height is out of tolerance, replace the wave-plate. If the discs and the plates are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate.