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Excessive Shock or Flares on All Upshifts and Downshifts




Excessive shock or flares on all upshifts and downshifts

Diagnostic Procedure:

1. Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor defective

2. Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor defective

3. ATF temperature sensor defective

4. Foreign material in separator plate orifice

Also check for:

- Check for a stored DTC, and check for loose connections.
- Check the speed sensor installation.
- Inspect the sensor O-ring for wear and damage.
- Check for a clogged orifice in the separator plate. If the orifice is clogged, remove it and clean the separator plate orifice.