2007 FORD FIESTA table

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
307-01 49 Transmission (AW81-40) 307-01 -49
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Test Results
Higher than specification in 'Dl (DRIVE)
Higher than specification in
'R' (REVERSE)
Lower than specification in 'D' (DRIVE)
Lower than specification in
'R' (REVERSE)
Possible Source
Pressure control solenoid inoperative.
Pressure regulator valve sticking.
Forward clutch failure (slipping).
One-way clutch No.2 failure.
Pressure control solenoid inoperative.
Pressure regulator valve sticking.
Reverse clutch failure (slipping).
First and reverse brake failure (slipping).
Drive hydraulic circuit failure.
Forward clutch failure.
Pressure control solenoid inoperative.
Pressure regulator valve sticking.
Worn oil pump.
Oil strainer blocked.
Fluid leak from each clutch hydraulic circuit.
( Time Lag Test 1. Using a suitable stop watch, measure the time
lag three times and calculate the average time.
Time lag is the time between moving the selector Record the
time lag and refer to the time lag
lever from
IN' (NEUTRAL) to ID' (DRIVE) or IN' chart.
(NEUTRAL) to 'R' (REVERSE). With the parking 2. If the time lag is not within specification, refer
brake applied the vehicle must not move if the
to the time lag diagnosis chart.
selector lever is moved from 'N' (NEUTRAL) to
ID'
(DRIVE) or 'N' (NEUTRAL) to 'R' (REVERSE). Time Lag Chart
Drive is engaged when the vehicle starts to rise.
A WARN1NG:Apply the parking brake firmly IN' (NEUTRAL) to ID' while carrying out each test. 1 (DRIVE)
(NEUTRAL) and run the engine at 1000 rpm
for approximately
1 minute to allow the
torque converter to cool.
less than 1.0 seconds
CAUTI0N:After testing each of the
following ranges
'D' (DRIVE) and 'R'
Range
I Lower than specification in IN' (NEUTRAL) to 'Dl I Pressure control solenoid inoperative.
Ti me
(REVERSE), move the selector lever to 'N'
'N' (NEUTRAL) to 'R'
(REVERSE)
Time Lag Diagnosis Chart
(DRIVE) less
than 1.2 seconds
Test Results
Pressure regulator valve sticking.
Forward clutch failure (slipping).
Possible Source
I Timing solenoid failure.
I I Drive hydraulic circuit failure. I
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
307-01 -53 Transmission (AW81-40)
307-01 -53
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
I I Name Specification
Discard the drain plug seal.
1 Materials
--
A WARNING: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.
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Automatic transmission
lfluid-
For additional information, refer to: Health 3, NOTE:lnstall a new drain plug seal. and Safety Precautions (1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
N0TE:Clean the drain plug thread.
See - Transmission Fluids.
Install the drain plug.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WSS-M2C924-A
For additional information, refer to: Jacking
(1 00-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description
and Operation)
I Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
2. N0TE:lf an internal transaxle concern is
suspected, drain the fluid through a paper
filter. A small amount of metal or friction
particles may be found from normal wear.
However,
if excessive metal or friction
particles are present, a detailed inspection
of the transaxle will be required.
Drain the transaxle.
4. Lower the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to: Health
5. Remove the transmission fluid level
and Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General indicator.
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable
container.
For additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
307-01 -58 Transmission
(AW81-40) 307-01 -58
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Halfshaft Seal LH
I. 1.NOTE:lnstall a new halfshaft seal.
Special
Tool(s) Discard
the seal.
Removal
Installer, Front Wheel Hub
Seal
204-066 (1 4-028)
Remover, Halfshaft Seal
308-208 (1 6-074)
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.
Installation
For additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids. Using the
special tool, install the halfshaft
seal.
1. Remove the left-hand halfshaft.
2. Install the left-hand halfshaft.
For additional information, refer to: Front
Halfshaft LH
(205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, For additional
information, refer to: Front
Removal and lnstallation). Halfshaft
LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts,
Removal and lnstallation).
2. Using the special tool, remove the halfshaft
seal.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable
container.
For additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
307-01 -59 Transmission (AW81-40) 307101 -59
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Halfshaft Seal RH
Special Tool@) Discard the seal.
Installer, Front Wheel Hub
Seal
204-066
(1 4-028)
A WARNING: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 (100-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
Remover, Halfshaft Seal
308-208
(1 6-074)
1. Remove the right-hand halfshaft. 2. Install the right-hand halfshaft.
For additional information, refer to: Front
Halfshaft
RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, For
additional information, refer to: Front
Removal and Installation). Halfshaft
RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts,
Removal and lnstallation).
2. Using the special tool, remove the halfshaft
seal.
lnstallation
1. N0TE:lnstall a new halfshaft seal.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable
container.
Removal Using the special tool, install the halfshaft
seal.
For additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission (AW81-40)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
17. Disconnect the ignition switch to starter Support
the exhaust flexible pipe with a
motor solenoid and battery to starter motor suitable
support wrap or suitable splint.
solenoid cables.
21. Detach the exhaust flexible pipe from the
18. Remove the accessory drive belt cover. catalytic
converter.
Discard the nuts and the gasket.
19. Remove the engine support insulator.
22m &AUTION:L~~~~ the tie-rod end retaining
nut in place to protect the ball joint stud.
N0TE:Use a 5mm Allen key to prevent the ball
joint stud from rotating.
20m ACAUTION:~~~~ bending of the exhaust
flexible pipe may cause damage resulting
in failure. Loosen
the right-hand tie-rod end retaining
nut.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
307-01 -66 Transmission (AW81-40) 307-01 -66
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
23m ACAUTION:P~~~~~~ the ball joint seal
using a soft cloth to prevent damage. Using
a suitable tire lever, detach the
left-hand halfshaft from the transaxle and
secure
it to one side.
Using the special tool, detach the right-hand
tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container. --- --.
For additional information, refer to: Health
1. Release the tie-rod end.
and Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General 2. Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining
Information, Description and Operation).
nut. See
- Transmission Fluids.
Discard the snap ring.
24* &AUTION:P~~~~~~ the ball joint seal.
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Detach the lower arm from the wheel knuckle 26. CAUTIONS:
on both sides.
A~upport the halfshaft. The inner joint
Remove the heat shield. must
not be bent more than 18 degrees.
The outer joint must not be bent more than
45 degrees.
ADO not damage the halfshaft seal.
N0TE:Plug the transaxle to prevent oil loss or dirt
ingress.
For additional information, refer to: Health and
Safety Precautions (1 00-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
25. CAUTIONS:
A~upport the halfshaft. The inner joint
must not be bent more than 18 degrees.
The outer joint must not be bent more than
45 degrees.
ADO not damage the halfshaft seal.
N0TE:PIug the transaxle to prevent oil loss or dirt
ingress.
For additional information, refer to: Health and
Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids. Detach
the right-hand halfshaft and the
intermediate shaft from the transaxle and
secure
it to one side.
Discard the center bearing cap and locknuts.
Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
For additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions (1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
307-01 -67 Transmission (AW81-40) 307-01 -67
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
See - Transmission Fluids.
27. Lower the vehicle.
28. Remove the battery tray support bracket.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable
container.
For additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
30.
Install the special tools.
29m AWARNING:~~~~ releasing the
transmission fluid, take care to prevent
scolding. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in personal injury.
31. Remove the engine and transaxle rear
A CAUTI0N:Plug the transmission fluid
mount.
cooler feed and return lines to prevent fluid
loss or dirt ingress.
Discard the nuts.
For additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
N0TE:Mark the position of the feed and return
lines to aid installation.
Detach the transmission fluid cooler lines
from the transmission.
1. Push the transmission fluid cooler line quick
release connector onto the transmission.
2. Press together the retaining tabs and detach
the transmission fluid cooler line from the
transmission.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: CSpeed Automatic
Transmission
(AW81-40)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
32. Using the special tools, lower the engine Rotate the torque converter to gain access
and transaxle assembly. to the nuts.
Discard the nuts.
33. Remove the engine and transaxle rear
mount retaining bracket.
37. Remove the transaxle lower retaining bolts.
34. Raise and support the vehicle. 38. N0TE:Secure the transaxle with a securing
strap to the transmission jack.
For additional information, refer to: Lifting
(1 00-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description Using
a suitable transmission jack, support
and Operation). the transaxle.
35. Remove the starter motor.
36. Remove the torque converter retaining
nuts.
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