2003 FORD MUSTANG clutch

as necessary.
Incorrect Pressures
·
Low reverse clutch
pressure, low reverse
band pressure, low line
pressure ·
Check pressure at line tap; refer to Line Pressure Chart for
specifications. If pressures are low, check the following components:
main controls, pump assembly, reverse clutch assembly, reverse
servo. Fluid Filter and Seal
Assembly
·
Plugged, damaged ·
Install a new filter and seal assembly. ·
Filter seal damaged Main Controls
·
No. 6 shuttle ball,
manual valve, main
regulator valve stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Bolts not tightened to
specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specifications. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. Case
·
1- 2 accumulator seals
stuck or damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Low Reverse Servo
·
Seals (piston and cover)
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Servo cover retaining
ring assembled
incorrectly Pump Assembly
·
Bolts not tightened to
specification ·
Tighten bolts to specification. ·
Porosity/cross leaks/ball
missing or leaking ·
Inspect pump assembly. Install new as required. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. ·
No. 1 and No. 2 seal
rings damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Reverse Clutch Assembly
·
Seals, piston damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Install new components as required. ·
Check ball missing or
damaged ·
Friction elements
damaged, worn ·
Return spring and piston
damaged, worn Low Reverse Band
·
Damaged, worn ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Forward Klj . 9 ba
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Possible Component Reference/Action
206 —
ELECTRICAL
ROUTINE ·
No Electrical Concerns 306 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Fluid
·
Incorrect level ·
Adjust fluid to correct level. ·
Condition ·
Inspect condition of fluid. Shift Linkage
·
Damaged or incorrectly
adjusted ·
Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable
adjustment; refer to Section 307 - 05 . Adjust transmission shift cable
as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify that the
digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor as
necessary. Incorrect Pressures
·
Low forward clutch
pressure, low line
pressure, low EPC
pressure ·
Check pressure at line, forward clutch and EPC taps; refer to Line
Pressure Chart for specifications. If pressures are low, check the
following components: oil filter and seal assembly, main controls and
pump assembly. Fluid Filter and Seal
Assembly
·
Plugged, damaged ·
Install a new filter and seal assembly. ·
Filter seal damaged Main Controls
·
3- 4 shift valve, main
regulator valve stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect and repair as required. ·
Bolts not tightened to
specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specifications. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and repair as required. Case
·
2- 3 or 1- 2 accumulator,
bore damaged or stuck ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Pump Assembly
·
Bolts not tightened to
specification ·
Tighten bolts to specifications. ·
Porosity/cross leaks ·
Inspect pump assembly. Repair as required. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
No. 3 and No. 4 seal
rings damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Forward Clutch
Assembly
·
Seals, piston damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Check balls missing,
damaged ·
Inspect for mislocation, poor seating, damage. Install a new cylinder
as required. ·
Friction elements
damaged, worn ·
Check for damage. Repair as required. Klj . 10 ba
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Incorrect Pressures
·
Line pressure, EPC pressure ·
Check pressure at line and EPC taps; refer to Line Pressure
Chart for specifications. If not OK, check the main controls. If
OK, refer to the shift routine(s) for further diagnosis:
„ Shift 1- 2, Routine 320
„ Shift 2- 3, Routine 321
„ Shift 3- 4, Routine 322
„ Shift 4- 3, Routine 323
„ Shift 3- 2, Routine 324
„ Shift 2- 1, Routine 325 Main Controls
·
EPC solenoid, stuck or
damaged hydraulically or
mechanically ·
Inspect for damage, contamination. Carry out EPC tests in
Routine No. 211. Repair as required. ·
Valves, accumulators, seals
stuck or damaged or
assembled incorrectly ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. ·
Solenoid screen blocked or
damaged ·
Clean or install a new screen.
Shift Concerns: Timing Concerns — Erratic/Hunting Possible Component Reference/Action
212 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle
wiring harnesses, PCM, shift
solenoids, torque converter clutch
(TCC) solenoid, digital TR sensor,
output shaft speed (OSS) ·
Carry out Self- Test. Refer to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for
diagnosis. Go To Pinpoint Test A ,
Go To Pinpoint Test C or
Go To Pinpoint Test E . Repair as required. Clear
DTCs, road test and repeat Self- Test. ·
Poor engine performance ·
Refer to Routine 253. 312 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Fluid
·
Incorrect level ·
Adjust fluid to correct level. ·
Condition ·
Inspect condition of fluid. Main Controls
·
Valves, accumulators, seals,
assembled wrong, stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. ·
Solenoid screen blocked or
damaged ·
Clean or install a new screen. Torque Converter Clutch
·
Torque converter ·
Refer to Torque Converter Operation Concerns:
Cycling/Shudder/Chatter Hydraulic/Mechanical Routine
342. Specific Shifts
·
Refer to the following shift routine(s) for further diagnosis: Klj . 12 ba
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X = pressure applied Adjust the digital TR sensor as necessary.
Incorrect Pressures
·
Low reverse clutch pressure,
low reverse band pressure, low
line pressure
z Forward Off, Intermediate
Off, Direct X
z Forward Off, Intermediate
X, Direct Off
z Forward Off, Intermediate
X, Direct X
z Forward X, Intermediate
Off, Direct X
z Forward X, Intermediate X,
Direct Off
z Forward X, Intermediate X,
Direct X
z Forward X, Intermediate
Off, Direct Off ·
Check for which pressures are on and refer to Band/Clutch
Application Chart 601 and corresponding routines.
„ 324, 301
„ 325, 301
„ 323, 324, 325, 301
„ 324
„ 325
„ 323, 324, 325
„ Refer to appropriate mechanical diagnosis. Mechanical
·
Bands, clutches or seals
damaged or worn ·
Refer to Transmission Disassembly and Assembly.
Shift Concerns: No Manual 1st Gear Possible Component Reference/Action
216 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs,
vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM,
shift solenoids, digital TR
sensor ·
Carry out Self- Test. Refer to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis
and testing of the Powertrain Control System. Go To Pinpoint Test A or
Go To Pinpoint Test C . Repair as required. Clear
DTCs, road test and repeat Self- Test. 316 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Shift Linkage, Cable, Digital TR
Sensor
·
Damaged or incorrectly
adjusted ·
Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable
adjustment; refer to Section 307 - 05 . Adjust transmission shift
cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable,
verify that the digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust
the digital TR sensor as necessary. Incorrect Pressures
·
Low reverse clutch pressure,
low reverse band pressure, low
line pressure, low EPC
pressure ·
Check pressure at line and EPC pressure taps; refer to Line
Pressure Chart for specifications. If pressures are low, check
the following components: oil filter and seal assembly, main
controls, reverse clutch assembly and reverse servo
assembly. Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly
·
Plugged or damaged ·
Install a new filter and seal assembly. Klj . 15 ba
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vehicle wiring harnesses,
PCM, shift solenoids,
OSS Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis and testing of the
Powertrain Control System. Go To Pinpoint Test A or
Go To Pinpoint Test E . Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test and
repeat Self- Test. ·
Poor engine performance ·
Refer to Routine 253. 320 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Shift Linkage, Digital TR
Sensor
·
Damaged or incorrectly
adjusted ·
Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable
adjustment; refer to Section 307 - 05 . Adjust transmission shift cable
as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify that the
digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor
as necessary. Incorrect Pressures
·
Intermediate clutch
pressure, line pressure ·
Check pressure at line and intermediate clutch taps; see the line
pressure chart for specifications. If not OK, check the main controls. Main Controls
·
1- 2 shift valve, stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Bolts not tightened to
specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specification. ·
Shift solenoid SSA
malfunction ·
Activate solenoid using scan tool. If solenoid operation cannot be
felt when placing hand on solenoid, install a new solenoid. Inspect
O- rings for damage. Repair as required. ·
Gasket damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. ·
No. 8 ball not seating ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Case
·
1- 2 accumulator stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Pump
·
Porosity/cross leaks,
balls missing, damaged
or leaking ·
Inspect for porosity/leaks, balls missing. Install a new pump as
required. ·
Gasket damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. Intermediate Clutch
Assembly
·
Seals damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Piston damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Friction elements
damaged or worn ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Intermediate One-
Way
Clutch Assembly ·
Not holding or damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Planetary One-
Way Clutch
Assembly ·
Not overrunning or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. 1-
2 Accumulator ·
Damaged accumulator ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Klj . 17 ba
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piston
·
Springs damaged or
broken ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Case bore scored ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Shift Concerns: 2-3 Shift (Automatic) Possible Component Reference/Action
221 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs,
vehicle wiring harnesses,
PCM, shift solenoids, OSS ·
Carry out Self-Test. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions
Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis and testing of the
Powertrain Control System. Go To Pinpoint Test A or
Go To Pinpoint Test E . Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test
and repeat Self- Test. ·
Engine driveability concerns ·
Refer to Routine 253. 321 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Shift Linkage
·
Damaged or incorrectly
adjusted ·
Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable
adjustment. Refer to Section 307 - 05 . Adjust transmission shift
cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable,
verify that the digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the
digital TR sensor as necessary. Incorrect Pressures
·
Direct clutch pressure ·
Check pressure at direct clutch tap; refer to Line Pressure
Chart for specifications. If not OK, check the main controls. Main Controls
·
2- 3 shift valve, check ball No.
9 or No. 3, solenoid pressure
regulator valve, damaged or
assembled incorrectly ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Bolts not tightened to
specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specifications. ·
Shift solenoid SSB
malfunction ·
Activate solenoid using scan tool. If solenoid operation cannot
be felt when placing hand on solenoid, install a new solenoid.
Inspect O- rings for damage. Repair as required. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. ·
Output shaft seals damaged
or cup plug leaking or missing ·
Inspect for damage and repair as required. ·
2- 3 accumulator damaged or
stuck ·
Inspect piston seal and bore for damage. Repair as required. ·
Solenoid screen (in main
control) blocked or damaged ·
Clean or install a new screen. Intermediate One-
Way Clutch
Assembly ·
Not overrunning or damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Output Shaft
·
Seal rings damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Cup plug damaged or missing Klj . 18 ba
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Direct Clutch Assembly
·
Seals or piston damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Friction elements worn or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Check ball not seating ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Return spring assembly
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Case
·
Output shaft rear seals
leaking or damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Inspect case for
damaged seal area. If damaged, install a new case. 2-
3 Accumulator ·
Damaged accumulator piston ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Springs damaged or broken ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Case bore scored ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Shift Concerns: 3-4 Shift (Automatic) Possible Component Reference/Action
222 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle
wiring harnesses, PCM, shift
solenoids, OSS, transmission
control switch (TCS) ·
Carry out Self- Test. Refer to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for
diagnosis and testing of the Powertrain Control System.
Go To Pinpoint Test A or
Go To Pinpoint Test E . Repair
as required. Clear DTCs, road test and repeat Self- Test. ·
Engine driveability concerns ·
Refer to Routine 253. 322 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Shift Linkage, Digital TR Sensor
·
Damaged or incorrectly adjusted ·
Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift
cable adjustment; refer to Section 307 - 05 . Adjust
transmission shift cable as necessary. After repairing
transmission shift cable, verify that the digital TR sensor
is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor as
necessary. Incorrect Pressures
·
Forward clutch pressure, direct
clutch pressure, line pressure ·
Check line, direct and forward clutch pressures at
appropriate taps; refer to Line Pressure Chart for
specifications. If pressures are out of specification, check
main controls. Main Controls
·
3- 4 shift valve, solenoid pressure
regulator valve, OD servo regulator,
3- 4 capacity modulator valve, 1- 2
and 2- 3 shift valves stuck, damaged
or assembled incorrectly ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Bolts not tightened to specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specifications. ·
SSA or SSB malfunction ·
Activate solenoid using scan tool. If solenoid operation
cannot be felt when placing hand on solenoid, install a
new solenoid. Inspect O- rings for damage. Repair as Klj . 19 ba
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required.
·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage and install a new gasket. ·
OD servo rod and piston cushion
spring or seals damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Worn or damaged OD servo anchor
pins ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
No. 2, No. 4, No. 7 and No. 9 check
balls damaged or missing ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Solenoid screen blocked or
damaged ·
Clean or install a new screen. Pump
·
Porosity/cross leaks, balls missing,
damaged or leaking ·
Inspect for porosity/leaks, balls missing. Install a new
pump as required. ·
Gaskets damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Install new gaskets as required. OD Band
·
OD band and reverse clutch drum
assembly damaged, worn or
assembled incorrectly ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Intermediate one- way clutch
assembly damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Forward Clutch Assembly
·
Seals or piston damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Friction elements worn or damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Check ball stuck, damaged or not
seating correctly ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Input Shaft
·
Seals damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Shift Concerns: 4-3 Shift (Automatic) Possible Component Reference/Action
223 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring
harnesses, PCM, shift solenoids,
transmission control switch (TCS) ·
Carry out Self- Test. Refer to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for
diagnosis and testing of the Powertrain Control
System. Go To Pinpoint Test A . Repair as required.
Clear DTCs, road test and repeat Self- Test. 323 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Incorrect Pressures
·
Forward clutch pressure, line pressure ·
Check line and forward clutch at pressure taps; refer to
Line Pressure Chart for specifications. If out of
specification, check the main controls. Main Controls
·
3- 4 shift valve, solenoid pressure
regulator valve, OD servo regulator, 3-
4 capacity modulator, 1- 2 and 2-3 shift
valves stuck, damaged or assembled ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Klj . 20 ba
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