Transmission Basics
This component transfers power from the engine to the transmission.
What is the torque converter?
This spinning part helps transmit torque to the wheels.
What is the input shaft/drive shaft?
This process removes old fluid and debris from the transmission.
What is a transmission flush?
A 700R4 has no reverse, no second, and no fourth; what is the likely cause.
What is a strip or broken sun shell?
A transmission low on fluid will likely experience this problem.
What is slipping?
This type of transmission does not require manual shifting.
What is an automatic transmission?
This internal part prevents slipping by applying hydraulic pressure.
What is a forward clutch pack?
The process of completely disassembling and rebuilding the transmission.
What is a transmission overhaul?
Santa’s sleigh would “slip” if it has this kind of clutch.
What is a burnt forward friction clutch?
This test helps identify internal leaks by checking pressure points.
What is a hydraulic/line pressure test?
The number of forward gears in a standard 4L60E transmission.
What is 4?
This planetary component determines gear ratios.
What is the sun gear?
Term for replacing damaged parts while leaving the transmission mostly intact.
What is a repair/patch job/no warranty?
Lydia’s Cats Name.
Who is Psycho?
This is the likely cause of transmission shudder during shifting.
What is a worn-out clutches, torque converter or low fluid?
This fluid is vital for cooling and lubricating the transmission.
What is automatic transmission fluid (ATF)?
A device that manages fluid flow within the transmission.
What is the Valve body?
The practice of measuring clearances between gears and shafts.
What is checking end play?
A winter must-have, this transmission mode helps handle icy or snowy roads.
What traction control (or snow/winter mode)?
This code indicates a transmission solenoid is malfunctioning.
What is a P0742/P0750/P0740 code?
This gear allows a vehicle to move backward.
What is low reverse gear?
This “ring” helps connect and synchronize gears in manual transmissions.
What is a synchronizer ring?
This term refers to diagnosing transmission issues without disassembly.
What is external diagnosis/diag?
A Manual transmission that is noisy in all gears but 4th, most likely is caused by what?
What is input bearing?
Delayed or harsh engagement of reverse is usually caused by this problem.
What are hard internal seals/ broken springs?