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Intermediate Clutch System

For intermediate clutch operation, REFER to Hydraulic System  or Mechanical System .

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Item  Part Number  Description 
1 7222 Cover assembly
2 7E005 Intermediate clutch piston
3 7F222 Intermediate clutch piston return spring
4 7D483 Intermediate clutch piston return spring snap ring
5 7A019 Rear planetary sun gear
6 7B442 Intermediate clutch steel plates
7 7B164 Intermediate clutch friction plates
8 7B066 Intermediate clutch pressure plate
9 7005 Transmission case

Intermediate Clutch System

Condition Possible Sources Action
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch does not apply Solenoid body filter blocked to SSC CLEAN or INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen. REFER to Solenoid Body Assembly .
SSC mechanically stuck OFF INSTALL a new solenoid body. REFER to Solenoid Body Assembly . Perform the Solenoid Body Strategy, REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve stuck OFF DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
SSC SIG, CB26, CB26FD/CB1234FD hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Hydraulic System .
CB26 supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Hydraulic System .
Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly INSPECT the sun gear and shell for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Mechanical System .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston seal leakage INSTALL a new intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston and seals. REFER to Mechanical System .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch always applied Solenoid body filter seal damaged at SSC INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen. REFER to Solenoid Body Assembly .
SSC mechanically stuck ON INSTALL a new solenoid body. REFER to Solenoid Body Assembly . Perform the Solenoid Body Strategy, REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
SSC SIG, CB26, CB26FD/CB1234FD hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for leakage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Hydraulic System .
Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly INSPECT the sun gear and shell for damage that would prevent free rotation. INSTALL new components as necessary.
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Mechanical System .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston return spring. INSPECT the return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Mechanical System .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply Incorrect Solenoid Body Strategy programmed into PCM REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
Solenoid body filter seal damaged at SSC INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen. REFER to Solenoid Body Assembly .
SSC mechanically sticking INSTALL a new solenoid body. REFER to Solenoid Body Assembly . Perform the Solenoid Body Strategy, REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
SSC SIG, CB26, CB26FD/CB1234FD hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Hydraulic System .
CB26 supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Hydraulic System .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Mechanical System .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston seal leakage INSTALL a new intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston and seals. REFER to Mechanical System .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch harsh apply Incorrect Solenoid Body Strategy programmed into PCM REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
SSC mechanically sticking INSTALL a new solenoid body. REFER to Solenoid Body Assembly . Perform the Solenoid Body Strategy, REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
SSC SIG, CB26, CB26FD/CB1234FD hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Hydraulic System .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Mechanical System .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston return spring INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Mechanical System .