Component Test

For forward clutch operation, REFER to INTERMEDIATE (2, 6) CLUTCH HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS or REFER to INTERMEDIATE (2, 6) CLUTCH .

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Intermediate (2, 6) Clutch

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

Item	Service Part Number	Description
1	7222	Cover assembly
2	7E005	Intermediate clutch piston
3	7F222	Intermediate clutch piston return spring
4	7D483	Intermediate clutch piston return spring snap ring
5	7A019	Rear planetary sun gear
6	7B442	Intermediate clutch steel plates
7	7B164	Intermediate clutch friction plates
8	7B066	Intermediate clutch pressure plate
9	7005	Transaxle case

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch does not apply	Solenoid body filter blocked to Shift Solenoid C (SSC)	CLEAN or REPLACE the solenoid body filter screen. REFER to SOLENOID BODY ASSEMBLY .
	Shift Solenoid C (SSC) mechanically stuck OFF	REPLACE the solenoid body. REFER to SOLENOID BODY ASSEMBLY . Perform the Solenoid Body Strategy, REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download.
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve stuck OFF	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, REPLACE the main control valve body. REFER to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .
	Shift Solenoid C (SSC) SIG, CB26, CB26FD/CB1234FD hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to SOLENOID HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS .
	CB26 supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to INTERMEDIATE (2, 6) CLUTCH HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS .
	Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly	INSPECT the sun gear and shell for wear and damage. REPLACE as necessary.
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction and steel plates. REPLACE as necessary. REFER to INTERMEDIATE (2, 6) CLUTCH .
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston seal leakage	REPLACE the intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston and seals. REFER to INTERMEDIATE (2, 6) CLUTCH .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch always applied	Solenoid body filter seal damaged at Shift Solenoid C (SSC)	REPLACE the solenoid body filter screen. REFER to SOLENOID BODY ASSEMBLY .
	Shift Solenoid C (SSC) mechanically stuck ON	REPLACE the solenoid body. REFER to SOLENOID BODY ASSEMBLY . Perform the Solenoid Body Strategy, REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download.
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve stuck ON	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore or valve is damaged, REPLACE the main control valve body. REFER to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .
	Shift Solenoid C (SSC) SIG, CB26, CB26FD/CB1234FD hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for leakage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to SOLENOID HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS .
	Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly	INSPECT the sun gear and shell for damage that would prevent free rotation. REPLACE as necessary.
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction and steel plates. REPLACE as necessary. REFER to INTERMEDIATE (2, 6) CLUTCH .
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston return spring.	INSPECT the return spring for damage. REPLACE as necessary. REFER to INTERMEDIATE (2, 6) CLUTCH .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply	Incorrect Solenoid Body Strategy programmed into Powertrain Control Module (PCM)	REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download.
	Solenoid body filter seal damaged at Shift Solenoid C (SSC)	REPLACE the solenoid body filter screen. REFER to SOLENOID BODY ASSEMBLY .
	Shift Solenoid C (SSC) mechanically sticking	REPLACE the solenoid body. REFER to SOLENOID BODY ASSEMBLY . Perform the Solenoid Body Strategy, REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download.
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, REPLACE the main control valve body. REFER to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .
	Shift Solenoid C (SSC) SIG, CB26, CB26FD/CB1234FD hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to SOLENOID HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS .
	CB26 supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to INTERMEDIATE (2, 6) CLUTCH HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS .
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction and steel plates. REPLACE as necessary. REFER to INTERMEDIATE (2, 6) CLUTCH .
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston seal leakage	REPLACE the intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston and seals. REFER to INTERMEDIATE (2, 6) CLUTCH .
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch harsh apply	Incorrect Solenoid Body Strategy programmed into Powertrain Control Module (PCM)	REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download.
	Shift Solenoid C (SSC) mechanically sticking	REPLACE the solenoid body. REFER to SOLENOID BODY ASSEMBLY . Perform the Solenoid Body Strategy, REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download.
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, REPLACE the main control valve body. REFER to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .
	Shift Solenoid C (SSC) SIG, CB26, CB26FD/CB1234FD hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to SOLENOID HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS .
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the intermediate (2, 6) clutch friction and steel plates. REPLACE as necessary. REFER to INTERMEDIATE (2, 6) CLUTCH
	Intermediate (2, 6) clutch piston return spring	INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. REPLACE as necessary. REFER to INTERMEDIATE (2, 6) CLUTCH .