Technical Service Information ‘Transmission Service Identification TuFO. BY FORD WOTOR CO, NUSA ‘Allvehicles are equipped witha Satety Standard owe wm. Cartication Label atixed to tho et (eriver's) side row ume ua ca door lock post. Refer tothe stamped code vem ot Space marked "Trane for proper ranamission tate mer ‘Sontica ms ras 3 and tructons forthe specific transmission ar vaca ar reco identification cocing, The transmission f ls sd vines Conon 0 amcease EEN WoroR [ented by a tag on tne tranemussion body. Fea letoeeersoyrirty ‘ours TSN ‘tooe. Barna WoOELS aE BERTRED BY A SeRNCE BEMTRCATON TAG TED To HE ASEMDLY. TAGS ARE LOCATED AND CONTA EORMATION AS FOLLOWS a \ ArrAcoED To HE LOWER LEFT sap HIND ETENBON ATTACHING YEAR MONTH AY [aa on cone: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE GROUP 4Technical Service Information arr ee [pan |e =p = 7 = maf = SS ‘Automatic Transmission Test Linkage Check ‘Accelerator Linkage and Operation ‘The linkage must be free and must retum toile when teloased, Manual Linkage Thoigacrtical ausinet Be sre the © (Ove tent inthe ransmission corresponds ‘xa wih tha stopin the consaieor col sent Bla Frau leakage a he mana vaive can ‘engagements and/or slipping Whe ‘peratingt the kage snot property acusted “Cante purchaaedasa separa ion,Technical Service Information ‘Automatic Transmission Fluid Checking and ‘Adding Procedure Under normal crcumstances, you do not need to ‘heck the fi lvel of he transmission, since your Wehicle does not use up transmission fui. However the transmission lg not working properly—for Instance the tranemission may shp or shit slowly, oF Yyoumay notice some eign of fui leakage tho fle ‘evel should be checked. tis preferabe to check the transmission tid level at hormal operating temperature, ater approximately 20 ines (22 Km) of erving. However, nocossary, you ‘Gan check the fd evel without having to drive 20 ‘les to obtain a normal operating temperature butside temperatures are above 10°C (60°F). NOTE: ithe vehicle has been operated for an textended period at igh speeds or nei trafic during hotweather or puling a rae, the vehicie shouldbe {ured off for about 30 minutes Yo allow the hud t0 coo! before checking. Checking The Automatic Transmission Fluid \Witn the vehicle ona level surace, star the engine landmove the transmission shat selector through a the gearranges allowing suticient time foreach position fo engage. Securely latch ine transmission Shit selectorin the park positon, tly set the parking brake and eave the engine running, NOTE: Vehicles equipped with 4x4 applications must have the 4x4 shit selector in any postion othar than peutral ‘CAUTION: YOUR VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN IF THE FLUID LEVEL IS BELOW THE BOTTOM HOLE ON THE DIPSTICK AND OUTSIDE ‘TEMPERATURES ARE ABOVE 10°C (50). Wipe of the cipsick cap, pull the dipstick out and wipe theindicator end cian, Put the dipstick back into tho filer tube and make sure itis fly seated. Pull the lipstick out and read the fidlevel When checking uid at normal operating temp {he fl level should be within the crosshatched area fn the dpatick. When the vehicle has not been driven, fnd outside temperatures above 10°C (50°F). The {id tevel should be between the holes onthe dipstick Adding Fluid ‘The thi type ig stampedn the dipstick. Bafore aiding any fui, be sure that the correct type willbe tsea [Add fuidin 251 (1/2 pint) inorements through the filer {ube fa bring the level fo the corect area on the ‘stick If an overt occurs, excess fhid shouldbe removed, verti can cause the hi to foam and spilout {through the ranemission vent resulting ina tranemission maltunctin. Underfill can rcultn transmission loss of engagement of slpping. This condtion s most evident incold weather or hen the vehicle parked or being ‘riven onal ithe transmiseionfuid levelis checked when the fig Igatroom temperature tha dipstick coud indicate that {lid should be added i the dpstick is misread. fd Isadded at ths time, an overil concton coud result ‘when the ld reaches operating temperatures of (86°C-77°C (150"F-170"F) (stick hot to touch), ‘Transmission Fluid Condition Check 1. Make the normal ud check according tothe above procedure, 2, Observe color and odor ofthe fhid. should be dark reddish, not brown or black. A burnt odor ‘can sometimes incicate that theres an ‘overheating condition or cutch disc or band fale. 2, Use an absorbent white paper (facial tissue, et.) to wipe the stick. Examine he stain for evidence of solids (specks of any kind) and for faneeze signs (oum or varish on dipstick). 1 specks are present in the ollo theres evidence of ‘antireaze, the transmission ol pan must be removed for turther Inspection I anttreeze is foundin the transmission fui, the tank tranamission cooler must be repaired or replaced fad cantamnation or transmission falure i contrmed by turer evidence of ‘Coolant or excessive souds inthe pan, the transmission must be disassembled and completely ‘leaned and epaired. Ths includes clearing tho foraue converter and iranamission cooang aystem. It \Would’be a waste ot time 1 pertorm any futher hooks betore cleaning and servicing the During disassembly and assembly, all overhaul checks and adustments of clearances and end play must be made.Service Information ‘Transmission Fluid Leakage Checks Check the speedometer cable connection at the transmission. Replace the rubber O-ing necessary. Leakage atthe of pan gasket often canbe stopped by tghtenng the attaching bots to the proper torque. necessary, replace the gasket, (Check the fui filer tube conection atthe tranamission ease. Cheek filer tube O-"n9 seal for ‘damage or omesion leakages found, install anew ‘hort ol let tube and O-riag seal, or clean the area ‘and appl a eoaler around the tube. The fl tube bracket should aon properly andbe attached tothe ‘ranemsion or engine location Check the udlines and fitinga between the tranamission and the cooler nthe radiator tank for looseness, wear, oF damage. If leakage s found tighten the fiting (as shown n chart below), or place ‘the damaged parts. Trina ey ees 8a) Check the engine coolant in the radiator. transmission fad is present inthe coolant, the cooler inthe racator Is probably leaking ‘The cooler canbe further checked for leaks by iscomecting the ines from the cooler rings and ‘applying 348-517 kPa (50-TS psi ai pressure tothe fittings. Remove the radiator captorehove tho pressure buldup atthe exterior ofthe of cooler tank. {he cooler i leaking andor wil rot hold pressure, the ‘cooler must be replaced. tHleakage i found atthe downshift controliever and ‘the manvallever shaft replace the seal Inspect the pipe plug on the ltt rear side of tho transmission case. the plug shows leakage, tighten the lug to specications. leakage continue replace the plu, Fluid leakage from the converter housing may be ‘caused by engine ollleakage past the rear main, Bearing, or trom oll galley plugs, or power Steering fluid leakage trom steering system. Be Sure to determine the exact cause of the leak before starting procedures. CO-solble aniline of fuorescent dyes promixed atthe rate of 1/2 teaspoon of dye powder to 0.23 ter (1/2 ‘i of transmission fluid have proved hepfulin {ecatng the source of id leakage. Such dyes may be {Used to determine whether an engine oor transmission fi leaks pent, or the fuidin the ol ‘cooler leaks ino the angie coclant system. A black ont must be used with the fluorescent dye soluton. Fluld Leakage in Converter Area In dlagnosing and correcting fd leaks inthe tront ‘ump and converter area, uve the folowing procedures to locate the exact cause ofthe leakage. Ceakage atthe front of the transmission, evidenced by fad around the converter housing, may have several ‘sources. By carat observation, i's possbioin many iRolances, f pinpoint the soures ofthe leak before removing ihe transmiss.on from the varie. The paths ‘which the flid takes to reach the Bottom ofthe Converter nousing are shown.Technical Service Information L : housing. 1. Fhid leaking by the front pump seal fp wif tend to ‘move along the impeller hub and onto the back of the impeler housing. Excoptin the case ofa total ‘seal farur,fuid leakage bythe tp of he sea wil be deposited'on the inside ofthe converter housing only, near the outside clameter ofthe ee Cover) may alow oito flow over the ‘converter housing or seep down between the ‘converter housing and eyindar block, {causing ol tobe present in or atthe Bottom of the converter housing, (Oi galley pla leaks wil tow ol to flow down 2. Fic leakage by the outsige camer othe seal andirent pp boaywlfollow the sare path ‘hich the leaky the font pu Sea fohow 3. Fluid hat oaks by a front pump-to-case bol wal be deposited on he nade othe converter, Rousing ony. Puls wil not be deposed othe the rea face of te Bock othe Bottom Oe aot of te converte. 4. Leakage by the ont pump-o-case gasket may cause ai to seep down between Ne ron! othe ase and converter hous 5. Fhid leakage tom the converter-ofywheel sid weld wil appear at the outside damoter ofthe Converter onthe back lace ofthe fywheel ard in {he converter housing ony nar the ywnet Engine ol leaks are sometimes inproperty lagnosed as transmission rant pump seal leaks. ‘The following araasof posible leakage should also be checked to determine engine olleakage 's causing the probiem: converter housing. © Leakageby the crankshaft seal wil work back fo the flyhea, ane! then int the cenverter hosing. 6. Fidleakage from other areas, such as the power stosting system forward ofthe transmission, could cause Tid tbe present ‘around the converter housing Gue to blow back or ‘oad drat, The folowing procedures should be {Used to determine the cause of the leakage, before any repairs are made.|. Technical Service Information 1. Remove the transmission dipstick and note the color ofthe us, Original factory Tid 's dyed reo, toad n determing leakage ls from the ongine or Wansrsion. Unless 2 Considerable amount of makeup fuid has ‘been added, or the fad has been change the color should assist in pinponting the led ‘Since road draft may cause leaking power slaering fuid tobe present onthe ‘ranamission, fis eakage, f prasont, should be eiminated belore checking the ‘wansmission for fue leakage. . Rlomove the converter housing cover. Clean ff any lid rom the top and bottom ofthe Sonverter Rousing, front ofthe transmission ‘case, and rear face ofthe engine and engine Sllpan. Clean the converter area by washing ‘with a suitable nonfammable elven, and ‘low cry with compressed ai, ‘c. Wash out the converter housing andthe front ‘ofthe flywheel. The converter housing may ‘Be washed ot using leaning solvent and a ‘quit type ol can. Blow al washed areas dry ‘with compressed ai Start andrun the engine uni the transmission ‘eachesits normal operating temperature. ‘Gaserve the back ofthe block and top ofthe ‘convertor housing for evidence offs leakage. aise the vehicle ona hoist and run the engine a fast ide, then at engine ide, ‘oceasionally shifting to the crive and reverse ‘anges to nevoase pressure within the {tanamission. Observe the front ofthe Aywhel, back of the block (mas far 85 possi}, and inside the converter housing End trontof the tranemission case. Run the ‘engine uti fid leakage is evident and the probable source of leakage can be BSetermined. Converter Leakage Check lt wolds onthe torque converter indicate leakage, temave the convertor and make the following check, | —Aile Poor ‘Assemble Rotunda 02 00047 or 021-0084 Torque Converier Leak Tester or equvaient tothe converter fas shown. Test the converter for laaks flowing the rections supped withthe detector kil Control Pressure Test Thore are two methods of performing the contro! pressure test. One so perform he test using tho {Engine vacuum, The second mathod isto use aremote Vacuum source such as the one provided by @ ‘etbutor tester or a hand Operated vacuum pump. Engine Vacuum Pressure \When the vacuum diaphragm units operating property ‘andthe manual and downehttrkage s adjusted broperiy al he transmission shifts (automatic and Kickdown) shoul occur within the road speed mits Istedin he Technical Service Bulsin— Spec! Specieations issue. the shifts do not occur within finite, or the transmission sipe dung the ahi point tet, use tho following procedure to determsne whether the engine, transmission inkage, vacuum diaphragm unt, or valve bag is causing the condition.Technical Service Information ‘Attach tachometer to the engine anda Vacuum Gauge, Rotunda Number 089-00008, or ‘equvalont tothe transmission vacuum ine atthe ‘manifold vacuum port = Ei arian conecnon 2. Attach a pressure gauge tothe contol pressure ‘utiet atthe tranamision 3. Firmly apply the parking brake and stat the engine. 4. Check the throttle and downshift linkage for 2 ‘binding condition. Winkage is satistactory, check {or vacuum leaks in the ansmission aptyagm Uunitandits comecting tubes and hoses. Check all ‘other vacuuraperated units (auch as the power brake} for vacum leaks. Refer tothe two control pressure diagnostic guides to ‘show what components are noperative when the ‘contol pressure tests not within specications. Do ‘ot proceed withthe main hagnosis guide untl you hhave made any repairs, as required, and the control pressurois withn specications aslistedin the Performance Specifications Book or Special Spectications issue ofthe Technical Service Buletn, Vacuum Pump Method {nstallan adjustable vacuum source. Disconnect and ‘temporary plug the vacuum neat the vacuum slaphragm unt Apply both the parking and service brakes. Start the engine and vacuum pup. Set the vacuum at 18 inches, road and record the control pressure in al selector positions. Run the engine up to $1000 rpm, and reduce the vacuum to 1Oinches, Read and record the contro pressurein @),D-2 and 1. Keep the engine at 1000 rpm and reduce the vacuum fo 1 Inch. load and record the contre pressure in @, D1, 2andR, Refer tothe two control pressure diagnosis charts to ‘show what components are lnoperatve when the ‘control pressure test snot witha specication Do nat proceed withthe maln diagnosis char unt serviced Ee requed, and the control pressures within Spectication aslistedin he Performance: ‘Specifications Book or Special Spectictions Issue of the Technical Service Bult, 10Technical Service Information ‘Attach tachometer to the engine anda Vacuum Gauge, Rotunda Number 089-00008, or ‘equvalont tothe transmission vacuum ine atthe ‘manifold vacuum port = Ei arian conecnon 2. Attach a pressure gauge tothe contol pressure ‘utiet atthe tranamision 3. Firmly apply the parking brake and stat the engine. 4. Check the throttle and downshift linkage for 2 ‘binding condition. Winkage is satistactory, check {or vacuum leaks in the ansmission aptyagm Uunitandits comecting tubes and hoses. Check all ‘other vacuuraperated units (auch as the power brake} for vacum leaks. Refer tothe two control pressure diagnostic guides to ‘show what components are noperative when the ‘contol pressure tests not within specications. Do ‘ot proceed withthe main hagnosis guide untl you hhave made any repairs, as required, and the control pressurois withn specications aslistedin the Performance Specifications Book or Special Spectications issue ofthe Technical Service Buletn, Vacuum Pump Method {nstallan adjustable vacuum source. Disconnect and ‘temporary plug the vacuum neat the vacuum slaphragm unt Apply both the parking and service brakes. Start the engine and vacuum pup. Set the vacuum at 18 inches, road and record the control pressure in al selector positions. Run the engine up to $1000 rpm, and reduce the vacuum to 1Oinches, Read and record the contro pressurein @),D-2 and 1. Keep the engine at 1000 rpm and reduce the vacuum fo 1 Inch. load and record the contre pressure in @, D1, 2andR, Refer tothe two control pressure diagnosis charts to ‘show what components are lnoperatve when the ‘control pressure test snot witha specication Do nat proceed withthe maln diagnosis char unt serviced Ee requed, and the control pressures within Spectication aslistedin he Performance: ‘Specifications Book or Special Spectictions Issue of the Technical Service Bult, 10