Preliminary Inspection

Before you start testing, perform the following preliminary checks. Be sure to write down your findings, especially any DTCs, for future reference.
^ Know and understand the customer's concern.
^ Verify that TR sensor is properly adjusted in NEUTRAL.
^ Verify customer concern (e.g. when does concern occur?):
- upshift
- downshift
- coasting
- engagement
^ If concern involves noise or vibration, does it relate to any of the following:
- rpm
- vehicle speed
- shift
- gear
- range
- temperature
^ Vehicle must be at normal operating temperature.
^ Check transmission fluid level and condition.
^ Check for the following items:
- vehicle modifications
- electronic add-on items
- leaks
- proper linkage adjustments
^ Check TSBs for related information.
^ Perform complete on-board diagnostics (OBD) for both KOEO and KOER.
^ Record all DTCs.
^ Repair all non-transaxle DTCs.