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Soft, Early, and/or Mushy 2-3 Upshift

SOFT, EARLY, AND/OR MUSHY 2-3 UPSHIFT
1. Incorrectly adjusted, bent, or sticking throttle linkage.
2. Valve body bolts improperly torqued.
3. Valve body dirty or valves sticking.
4. Burned or worn direct clutch assembly or leaking assembly or reverse/high clutch.
5. Bent, sticking, or leaking vacuum diaphragm or TV control rod.