
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
307-01 -51 Transmission (AW81-40) 307-01 -51 -
GENERAL PROCEDURES
~ransmission Fluid Level Check
( I General Equipment 5. Using WDS, check that the transmission fluid
Worldwide diagnostic system (WDS) temperature is between 50°C and 60°C.
1 6. Remove the transmission fluid level
Materials
A WARN1NG:Refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheets for the Automatic Transmission
Fluid
E-AW. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
Certain Transmission and Power Steering
fluids supplied to Ford contain additives
which may cause skin irritation or other
skin reactions after contact.
For additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions (1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
1. N0TE:Make sure that the transmission is not
in emergency operation mode.
Connect the worldwide diagnostic system
(WDS) to the data link connector (DLC). indicator.
Automatic transmission
lfluid
*' AWARNING:M~~~ sure that
the parking
brake control lever is in the fully applied
position. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in personal injury.
Name
Specification
WSS-M2C924-A
Start the engine.
3. Move the transmission selector lever through
all the gear ranges, allow sufficient time for
each position to engage.
4. Move the transmission selector lever to the
"P" (PARK) position. 7.
Check the transmission fluid level and top
up with clean automatic transmission fluid
if necessary.
For additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions (1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
Make sure that, with the transmission in the
"P" (PARK) position, the oil level is between
the "MIN" and "MAX" mark.
v v
MIN 55°C MAX A A
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
307-01 -62 Transmission (AW81-40) 307-01 -62
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Transaxle
Special Tool(s)
I I Separator, Ball Joint
Support Bar, Engine
303-290A
Adapter for 303-290A
303-290-01 (21 -1 40-01
)
General Eaui~ment
I Securing strap I
General Equipment
Transmission jack
I Worldwide diagnostic system (WDS) I
Materials
Name S~ecification
1 Grease I WSD-MI C230-A I
Removal
A WARN1NG:Refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheets for the Automatic Transmission
Fluid E-AW. Failure to follow this
instruction may
result in personal injury.
Certain Transmission and Power Steering
fluids supplied to Ford contain additives
which may cause skin irritation or other
skin reactions after contact.
For
additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions (1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids. f
1. Remove the air cleaner. \.
For additional information, refer to: Air
Cleaner - 1.25L Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)/ln4L
Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)ll .6L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma) (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and
Filtering, Removal and Installation).
2. Disconnect the powertrain control module
(PCM) electrical connector.
For
additional information, refer to:
Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) - 1.25L
Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)ll.4L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)ll .6L Duratec-1 6V (Sigma) (303-1 4
Electronic Engine Controls, Removal and
Installation).
3. Remove the battery tray.
For
additional information, refer to: Battery
Tray (41 4-01 Battery, Mounting and
Cables,
Removal and Installation).
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
307-01 -76 Transmission
(AW81-40) 307-01 -76
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
46. Install the battery tray.
For
additional information, refer to: Battery
Tray (414-01 Battery, Mounting and
Cables, Removal and Installation).
47. Connect the powertrain control module
(PCM) electrical connector to the PCM.
For
additional information, refer to:
Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) - 1.25L
Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)ll.4L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)ll .6L Duratec-1 6V (Sigma) (303-1 4
Electronic Engine Controls, Removal and
Installation).
48. Install the air cleaner.
For additional information, refer to: Air
Cleaner - 1.25L Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)ll.4L
Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)ll.GL Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma) (303-1 2 Intake Air Distribution
and
Filtering, Removal and Installation).
49. Check the transmission fluid level and top
up with
clean automatic transmission fluid
if necessary.
For
additional information, refer to:
Transmission
Fluid Level Check (307-01
Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission
(AW81-40), General
Procedures).
50.
N0TE:Only carry out the following step
when a new
transaxle has been installed.
Using worldwide diagnostic system (WDS),
reset the transmission control module (TCM).
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Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch -
308-0014 General Information 308-00-4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom
Possible Sources Action
Insufficient brake fluid. FILL the brake master cylinder
reservoir to the MAX mark.
INSPECT the brake and clutch
hydraulic systems for leaks.
REPAIR as necessary. I
Air in the clutch hydraulic
system.
Clutch pedal free travel.
Clutch pressure plate.
Clutch disc.
Crankshaft end play.
Clutch pressure plate.
Clutch disc.
Crankshaft end play.
Clutch drag.
BLEED the system.
REFER to: Clutch System
Bleeding (308-00 Manual
Transmission/Transaxle and
Clutch
- General Information,
General Procedures).
GO to Pinpoint Test C.
INSTALL a new clutch disc and
pressure plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and
Pressure Plate (308-01
Clutch, Removal and Installa-
tion).
CHECK the crankshaft end
play.
REFER to: Crankshaft End
Play (303-00 Engine System
- General Information,
General Procedures).
GO to Pinpoint Test C.
Gearshift cable adjustment CHECK the gearshift cable
adjustment.
REFER to: Gearshift Cable
Adjustment (308-00 Manual
Transmission/Transaxle and
Clutch
- General Information,
General Procedures).
External controls. CHECK the external controls
for wear or damage. INSTALL
new components as necessary.
Gear wheels. DISASSEMBLE the transaxle. I
REFER to: Transaxle (308-03
Manual Transmis-
sion/Transaxle, Disas-
sem bly).
INSTALL new components as
necessary.
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Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch -
308-00-5 General Information 308-00-5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom
Excessive noise Possible Sources
Action
Selector mechanism.
DISASSEMBLE the transaxle.
REFER to: Transaxle (308-03 Manual Transmis-
sionITransaxle, Disas-
sem bly).
INSTALL new components as
necessary.
DISASSEMBLE the transaxle.
REFER to: Transaxle (308-03 Manual Transmis-
sionITransaxle, Disas-
sem bly).
INSTALL new components as
necessary.
Engine vibrations inadequately
damped.
REFER to: Noise, Vibration and
Harshness (NVH) (1 00-04,
Diagnosis and Testing).
Transaxle fluid level low. CHECK the transaxle for leaks.
I TOP UP the transmission fluid.
Engine or transaxle is in
contact with the chassis or
body. REFER
to:
PowertrainIDriv-
etrain Mount Neutralizing
(1 00-04 Noise, Vibration and
Harshness, General Proced-
u res)
.
Engine and transaxle out of
alignment. REFER
to: PowertrainIDriv-
etrain Mount Neutralizing
(I 00-04 Noise, Vibration and
Harshness, General Proced-
u res)
.
External controls. CHECK the external controls
for wear or damage. INSTALL
new components as necessary.
Gear wheels and bearings.
DISASSEMBLE the transaxle.
REFER to: Transaxle (308-03
Manual Transmis-
sion/-rransaxle, Disas-
sem bly).
INSTALL new components as
necessary.
Clutch pedal. I GO to Pinpoint Test D.
Clutch release bearing.
Fluid leakage Clutch master cylinder.
Clutch slave cylinder.
Clutch hydraulic lines.
INSPECT the brake and clutch
hydraulic systems for leaks.
REPAIR as necessary.
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Manual TransmissionlTransaxle and Clutch -
308-00-7 General Information 308-00-7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAl LSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
PINPOINT TEST
B : CLUTCH CHATTER OR SHUDDER
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
B1: TEST FOR CLUTCH SHUDDER
Start the engine.
Engage the clutch and select fourth gear.
Run the engine at approximately 2000 rpm.
A3: CHECK THE CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE
rn Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
(308-
01 Clutch, Removal and lnstallation).
Is the clutch disc or pressure plate contamin-
ated with oil or hydraulic fluid?
-+ Yes
CHECK the engine and transaxle for leaks.
INSTALL new components as necessary.
TEST the system for normal operation.
-+ No
INSTALL a new clutch disc and pressure
plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
(308-01 Clutch, Removal and lnstallation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
A4: CHECK THE CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
rn Release the clutch slave cylinder bleed nipple.
Does the pedal return to the initial position?
--+ Yes
INSTALL a new clutch slave cylinder.
REFER to: Clutch Slave Cylinder (308-02
Clutch Controls, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
--+ No
INSTALL a new clutch master cylinder.
REFER to: Clutch Master Cylinder (308-02
Clutch Controls, Removal and lnstallation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
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Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch -
General Information
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS
Release the clutch pedal slowly.
Does the clutch take up the drive smoothly?
-+ Yes
Clutch is OK.
-+ No
GO to
B2.
B2: CHECK THE CLUTCH DlSC AND PRESSURE PLATE FOR OIL OR HYDRAULIC FLUID
CONTAMINATION
rn Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate (308-
01 Clutch, Removal and Installation).
Is the clutch disc and pressure plate contamin-
ated with oil or hydraulic fluid?
-+ Yes
CHECK the engine and transaxle for leaks.
INSTALL new components as necessary.
TEST the system for normal operation.
-+ No
GO to B3.
B3: CHECK THE CLUTCH
DlSC AND PRESSURE PLATE
rn Visually check the clutch disc and pressure
plate.
Is the clutch disc and pressure plate worn or
damaged?
-+ Yes INSTALL a new clutch disc and pressure
plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
(308-01 Clutch, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
-+ No
CARRY OUT the flywheel clutch surface
inspection.
REFER to: Flywheel Inspection (303-00
Engine System
- General Information,
General Procedures).
TEST the system for normal operation.
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Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch -
General Information
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PINPOINT TEST C : CLUTCH DRAG
TEST CONDITIONS
Cl: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL
rn Bleed the clutch system.
REFER to: Clutch System Bleeding (308-00,
General Procedures).
Does the clutch properly disengage after
bleeding?
-, Yes
Clutch system is OK.
+ No
GO to C2.
C2: CHECK THE CLUTCH DlSC AND PRESSURE PLATE FOR OIL OR HYDRAULIC FLUID
CONTAMINATION
rn Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
(308-
01 Clutch, Removal and Installation).
Is the clutch disc and pressure plate contamin-
ated with oil or hydraulic fluid?
+ Yes
CHECK the engine and transaxle for leaks.
INSTALL new components as necessary.
TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
GO to C3.
C3: CHECK THE CLUTCH DlSC AND PRESSURE PLATE
Visually check the clutch disc and pressure
plate.
Is the clutch disc and pressure plate worn or
damaged?
-, Yes
INSTALL a new clutch disc and pressure
plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
(308-01 Clutch, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
-, No
GO to C4.
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