Poor Acceleration; Flares When Starting Off In D, D3, and R; Stall Speed High In R

Poor acceleration; flares when starting off in D, D3, and R; stall speed high in R

Diagnostic Procedure:

1. Shift cable broken or out of adjustment

2. 5th clutch defective

Also check for:

- Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the selector control lever.
- Check the 5th clutch pressure. A/T Pressure Test
- Inspect the mainshaft and the 5th 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 the clutch end-plate 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 wave-plate height is out of tolerance, replace the wave-plate. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the clutch end-plate.