Clutch and Band Charts
![Clutch and Band Chart](graphics/clutch-band-app-chart-ex.png)
Application charts quickly pinpoint the area of an automatic transmission causing a shifting problem. Through a process of elimination, find the faulty component using this handy tool.
![Automatic transmission brake band.](graphics/transmission-band.png)
The vehicle's transmission slipped and neutralized in second gear and seemed to have no overdrive. After a test drive, the technician retrieves the solenoid, clutch, and band charts to find which devices apply or hold in the gear or gears associated with the problem. Notice a slipping 2-4 band would undoubtedly result in this condition.