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Automatic Transmission Overheating

Automatic Transmission Overheating

Checks Causes
Fluid Pump Assembly
  • Pressure regulator valve stuck
  • Pressure regulator valve spring
  • Line boost valve spring
  • Line boost valve or bushing stuck, damaged or incorrectly assembled
  • Pressure relief ball not seated or damaged
  • Pressure relief ball spring
  • Fluid pump screen assembly plugged or damaged
  • Fluid pump rotor guide omitted or misassembled
  • Fluid pump rotor cracked or broken
  • Porosity in fluid pump
  • Fluid pump surfaces not flat
  • Excessive fluid pump rotor clearance
Pressure Control Solenoid Assembly
  • Contaminated
  • O-Rings cut or damaged
  • Electrical connection
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