307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35 2013 - 2014 Fusion
Diagnosis and Testing Procedure revision date: 08/21/2012

Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly

Low/Reverse Clutch

For low/reverse clutch operation,
REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
or REFER to: Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).



  Low/Reverse Clutch


Condition Possible Sources Action
Low/Reverse clutch does not apply Solenoid body filter blocked to Shift Solenoid D (SSD) CLEAN or INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid D (SSD) is mechanically stuck OFF INSTALL a new solenoid body.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
Low/Reverse clutch (CBLR/C456) regulator valve stuck OFF DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the low/reverse clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid D (SSD) SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, CBLR SUPPLY hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
REV/Shift Solenoid E (SSE) SIG to multiplex shift valve shuttle ball missing/damaged REMOVE the main control valve body and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35) .
Multiplex shift valve stuck in default position DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the multiplex shift valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
CBLR supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Rear planetary carrier/center ring gear INSPECT the planetary carrier/center ring gear for wear and damage that would prevent the gear from being held. INSTALL new components necessary.
Low/Reverse clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the low/reverse clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Low/Reverse clutch piston seal leakage INSTALL a new low/reverse clutch piston and seals.
REFER to: Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Low/Reverse clutch always applied Solenoid body filter seal damaged at Shift Solenoid D (SSD) INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid D (SSD) mechanically stuck ON INSTALL a new solenoid body.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
Low/Reverse clutch (CBLR/C456) regulator valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the low/reverse 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 (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid D (SSD) SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, CBLR SUPPLY hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for leakage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Low One-Way Clutch (OWC) INSPECT the Low One-Way Clutch (OWC) for free rotation in over-run direction. INSTALL new components as necessary.
Low/Reverse clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the low/reverse clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Low/Reverse clutch piston return spring INSPECT the return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Low/Reverse clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply Incorrect Transmission Strategy programmed into PCM PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download,
REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
Solenoid body filter seal damaged at Shift Solenoid D (SSD) INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid D (SSD) mechanically sticking INSTALL a new solenoid body.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
Low/Reverse clutch (CBLR/C456) regulator valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the low/reverse clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Low/Reverse clutch (CBLR/C456) boost valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the low/reverse clutch boost valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid D (SSD) SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, CBLR SUPPLY hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
REV/Shift Solenoid E (SSE) SIG to multiplex shift valve shuttle ball missing/damaged REMOVE the main control valve body and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35) .
CBLR supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Low/Reverse clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the low/reverse clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Low/Reverse clutch piston seal leakage INSTALL a new low/reverse clutch piston and seals.
REFER to: Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Low/Reverse clutch harsh apply Incorrect Transmission Strategy programmed into PCM PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download,
REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
Shift Solenoid D (SSD) mechanically sticking INSTALL a new solenoid body.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
Low/Reverse clutch regulator valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the low/reverse 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 (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Low/Reverse clutch (CBLR/C456) boost valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the low/reverse clutch boost valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid D (SSD) SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, CBLR SUPPLY hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Low/Reverse clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the low/reverse clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Low/Reverse clutch piston return spring INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).