CONTENTS
MOTION
DRIVELINE

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS OR JERKS

CONDITION(S)

• NOTICEABLE HESITATION OR JERK WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS
• ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD WHINING SOUND FROM TRANSMISSION, WHICH INCREASES ON ACCELERATION

POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)

CHECK THESE FIRST:

1. LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
Add transmission fluid if necessary.

2. INOPERATIVE VACUUM MODULATOR
Have vacuum modulator professionally replaced.

3. FAULTY OR DIRTY VALVE BODY
Have valve body professionally cleaned or replaced.

CHECK THESE NEXT:

4. WORN BANDS OR INTERNAL CLUTCH PARTS
Have bands or internal clutches replaced.

5. MALADJUSTED TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE
Have transmission shift linkage professionally adjusted.

CHECK THESE LAST:

6. HIGH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
Remove transmission fluid if necessary.

7. FAULTY TRANSMISSION KICKDOWN CABLE
Have transmission kickdown cable professionally repaired.

CONTENTS
SYSTEM DOES NOT BLOW AIR
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INCORRECTLY