Section 314 (Automatic Transaxle/Transmission)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- General Specifications
- Transaxle Application Table
- Shift Points at Full Throttle
- Shift Points at Half Throttle
- Upper Control Valve Body Valve Spring Lengths
- Lower Control Valve Body Valve Spring Lengths
- Differential Bearing Shim Thickness
- Output Shaft Bearing Selective Shims
- Reduction Gear Bearing Adjusting Shims
- Reverse Clutch Drum End Thrust Washer Size
- Coasting Clutch Pressure Plate Specifications
- Forward Clutch Pressure Plate Specifications
- 3-4 Clutch Pressure Plate Thickness
- Low/Reverse Clutch Pressure Plates
- Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate Specifications
- Torque Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Transaxle Description
- Identification Tags
- Range Selection
- Shift Patterns
- Disassembled Views
- Bushings, Bearing and Thrust Washer Locator
- Main Components and Functions
- Transaxle Electronic Control System
- Notes
- Inputs
- Outputs
- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
- Transmission Control Module (TCM)
- Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
- Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor
- Shift Solenoids
- Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor
- Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid
- Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid
- Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Diagnostic Strategy
- Diagnostic Flow Chart
- Preliminary Inspection
- Notes
- Know and Understand the Concern
- Verification of Condition
- Determine Customer Concern
- Check Fluid Level and Condition
- Fluid Level Check
- High Fluid Level
- Low Fluid Level
- Adding Fluid
- Fluid Condition Check
- Road Testing Vehicle
- Shift Point Road Test
- Torque Converter Diagnosis
- Torque Converter Operation Test
- Transmission Fluid Cooler
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Replacement
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Flow Test
- Visual Inspection
- Shift Linkage Check
- Check TSBs
- Perform On-Board Diagnostics
- Diagnostics
- Special Tool(s)
- Transaxle DRIVE Cycle Test
- After On-Board Diagnostics
- Before Pinpoint Tests
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Charts
- Transaxle Connector Layouts
- Pinpoint Tests
- PINPOINT TEST A: Shift Solenoid
- PINPOINT TEST B: Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor
- Pinpoint Test C: Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid
- Pinpoint Test D: Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor
- Pinpoint Test E: Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid
- Pinpoint Test F: Output Shaft Speed Sensor
- Pinpoint Test G: Coasting Clutch Solenoid (CCS)
- Special Testing Procedures
- Leakage Inspection
- Fluid Leakage in Torque Converter Area
- Leak Check Test
- Leak Check Test With Black Light
- Diagnosis By Symptom
- Notes
- Diagnosis by Symptom Chart Directions
- Diagnosis by Symptom Index
- Diagnostic Routines
- Engagement Concern: No Forward
- Engagement Concern: No Reverse
- Engagement Concern: Harsh Shifts (Any Gear)
- Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Shift (Any Gear)
- Engagement Concern: No Forward And No Reverse
- Engagement Concern: Harsh Forward And No Reverse
- Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Forward And Reverse
- Shift Concerns: Some Or All Shifts Missing
- Shift Concerns: Timing - Early/Late
- Shift Concerns: Timing - Erratic/Hunting
- Shift Concerns: Feel - Soft/Slipping
- Shift Concerns: Feel - Harsh
- Shift Concerns: No 1ST Gear, Engages In Higher Gear
- Shift Concerns: No Manual 1ST Gear
- Shift Concerns: No 1-2 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: No 2-3 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: No 3-4 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: No 4-3 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: No 3-2 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: No 2-1 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 1-2 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 2-3 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 3-4 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 4-3 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 3-2 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 2-1 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: Harsh 1-2 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: Harsh 2-3 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: Harsh 3-4 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: Harsh 4-3 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: Harsh 3-2 Shift (Automatic)
- Shift Concerns: Harsh 2-1 Shift (Automatic)
- Torque Converter Operation Concerns: No Apply
- Torque Converter Operation Concern: Always Applied/Stalls Vehicle
- Torque Converter Operation Concern: Cycling/Shudder/Chatter
- Other Concerns: No Engine Braking In 1ST Gear Manual 1ST Position
- Other Concerns: Shift Lever Efforts High
- Other Concerns: External Leaks
- Other Concerns: Poor Vehicle Performance
- Other Concerns: Noise/Vibration - Forward Or Reverse
- Other Concerns: Engine Will Not Crank
- Other Concerns: No Park Range
- Other Concerns: Transaxle Overheating
- General Procedures
- In-Vehicle Repair
- Transaxle Fluid Drain and Refill
- Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter
- Main Control - Valve Body
- Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
- Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor
- Differential Fluid Seals
- Shift Solenoids (SS)
- Transmission Control Module (TCM)
- Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
- Intermediate Servo - 2-4 Servo
- Transaxle Support Insulator - Front
- Transaxle Support Insulator - Rear
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies
- Main Control Valve Body
- Main Control Valve Body - Intermediate
- Main Control Valve Body - Upper
- Main Control Valve Body - Lower
- Pump Assembly
- 2-4 Servo
- Forward and Coasting Clutch
- Low/Reverse Clutch Piston Assembly
- Reverse Clutch
- 3-4 Clutch
- Differential
- Accumulators
- Output Shaft and Bearing Retainer
- Reduction Gear
- Idler Gear
- Torque Converter Service And Replacement
- Torque Converter Cleaning And Inspection
- Torque Converter Flushing
- End Play Check
- Torque Converter One-Way Clutch Check
- Assembly
- Installation