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LEXUS A341E
HARSH 3RD AND REVERSE
COMPLAINT: After overhaul, some 1991-1992 model Lexus equipped with A341E transmissions, may
exhibit a harsh upshift into 3rd gear and a hard application into Reverse.

CAUSE: The cause may be, a check ball was added to the Upper Valve Body for the 93 and up
checkball locations as shown in Figure 2. When this happens, the C2 or Direct clutch can
apply at a faster rate, because the passage to the C2 or Direct accumulator piston is restricted
by the ball.
CORRECTION: Refer to Figure 1 for the correct checkball location for 1991-92 model applications and
Figure 2 for 1993 and later models.
"UPPER" VALVE BODY 91-92 A341E MODELS
5.5mm (.217")
6.35mm (.250") RUBBER BALLS
RUBBER BALL 6.35mm (.250")
RUBBER BALL

5.5mm (.217")
RUBBER BALLS
5.5mm (.217")
RUBBER BALLS
NO CHECKBALL HERE ON 91-92 MODELS Copyright © 2001 ATSG
Figure 1
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"UPPER" VALVE BODY 93 AND LATER "ONLY" A341E MODELS

5.5mm (.217")
6.35mm (.250") RUBBER BALLS
RUBBER BALL 6.35mm (.250")
RUBBER BALL

5.5mm (.217")
RUBBER BALLS
5.5mm (.217")
RUBBER BALLS

Copyright © 2001 ATSG

Figure 2

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