300E (124.026) L6-2.6L (103.940) (1990)
Channel Plate: Customer Interest
A/T - Harsh Engagement Into `D' or `R'
Group: 27
Number: 240
Date: November 1989
SUBJECT:
HARD TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT INTO "D" OR "R"
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 722.4
If the shifting process is delayed and accompanied by harsh engagement with a grunting noise when placing the selector lever into positions "D" or "R",
the following transmission parts should be replaced:
when shifting to "D",
brake band B2
outer plates carrier K2 (exceptional cases only)
when shifting to "R",
outer plates LB3
NOTE:
See Diagnostic microfiche group 27 "Survey of Current Topics" for additional modifications.
Procedure
1.
Remove transmission, see job no. 600.
2.
Partially disassemble transmission, see job no. 27-640, and 690 if required.
3.
Remove clutch K1, brake band B1, gear assembly, clutch K2 and brake band B2.
4.
Place new brake band B2 onto clutch carrier K2. Press band together and measure distance "A" (Figure 1). If dimension "A" is less than 5 mm,
carrier K2 must be replaced. If the center of the circumferential surface is worn where the groove pattern is no longer visible, the carrier should
also be replaced.