Ford CD4E and Mazda LA4A-EL transmissions may exhibit such problems as harsh engagements, and/or soft or harsh shifting, particularly from 1stto 2ndGear. These complaints can be due to worn or out-of-round accumulator bores and/or pistons sticking in the bore. Sonnax accumulator piston kit 73840-24 for the 2-4 piston,73840-LRfor Low/Reverse and73840-FWDfor Forward.
Vacuum testing at the port(s) indicated fails to hold the recommended minimum in-Hg, or if wear is visually detected.