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Poor Acceleration; Flares When Starting Off In D, S, and R; Stall Speed High In 1st In S




Poor acceleration; flares when starting off in D, S, and R; stall speed high in 1st in S

Diagnostic Procedure:

1. Low ATF level

2. 1st-hold clutch defective

Also check for:

- Check stall speed. A/T Stall Speed Test
- Check the 1st-hold clutch pressure. A/T Pressure Test
- Inspect the 1st-hold clutch for wear and damage.
- Inspect the clutch piston, the clutch piston check valve, and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between clutch plate B and the top disc. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the clutch discs and the plates for wear and damage, and inspect the clutch wave-plate height. If the discs and the plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If the clutch wave-plate height is out of the tolerance, replace the clutch wave-plate.