Symptom Chart
F clutch
For F clutch operation,
REFER to: F Clutch (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Description and Operation).
F clutch
Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
F clutch does not apply | SSF is mechanically stuck off |
INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation). |
F clutch control valve stuck off |
DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the control
valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve
body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F CL CONTR, hydraulic circuit blocked/leaking |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control
valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as
necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F clutch hub |
INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F clutch piston seals |
INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F clutch friction plates |
INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F clutch always applied | SSF mechanically stuck |
INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation). |
F clutch control valve or F clutch latch valve stuck on |
DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the control
valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve
body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F CL CONTR, hydraulic circuit cross leaks |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control
valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as
necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F clutch hub, clutch and planetary carrier, No.4 ring gear |
INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
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F clutch friction plates |
INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F clutch piston seals |
INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
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F clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply | Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM / TCM . |
PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, General Procedures). |
Low line pressure |
PERFORM the line pressure test. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Diagnosis and Testing). |
|
SSF mechanically sticking |
INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation). |
|
F clutch control valve sticking |
DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the valves.
If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F CL CONTR, hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control
valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as
necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F clutch friction plates |
INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F clutch piston seals |
INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
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F clutch harsh apply | Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM / TCM . |
PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, General Procedures). |
High line pressure |
PERFORM line pressure test. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Diagnosis and Testing). |
|
SSF mechanically sticking |
INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation). |
|
F clutch control valve sticking |
DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the valves.
If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F CL CONTR hydraulic circuit blocked/leaking |
DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control
valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as
necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
|
F clutch friction plates |
INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
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F clutch piston return springs |
INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul). |
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