
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4Speed Automatic
307-01 -35 Transmission (AW81-40) 307-01 -35
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Engine speed
1 The engine speed is detected by the crankshaft
position (CKP) sensor and passed on to the PCM.
The engine speed is transmitted from the PCM via
the CAN
databus to the transmission control unit.
The transmission control unit uses this signal for:
Torque reduction during gearshifts,
Pressure control during gearshifts.
Engine load
The PCM determines a load signal which is
transmitted via the CAN
databus to the
transmission control unit.
The transmission control unit uses this signal for:
Torque reduction during gearshifts,
Pressure control during gearshifts,
Shift timing adaptation during upshifts,
Shift timing adaptation during shifts from 3rd to
4th gear,
Hill climb mode,
( ' Hill descent mode. ' ,
Torque reduction request signal
Before performing a gearshift, the transmission
control unit sends a signal via the CAN
databus to
the PCM requesting a torque reduction.
The PCM then reduces the engine torque, ensuring
that the gearshift is as smooth and judder-free as
possible.
Brake signal
The PCM receives a signal from the stoplamp
switch when the brake pedal is depressed.
This signal is transmitted via the CAN
databus to
the transmission control unit.
The transmission control unit uses this signal for:
Gearshift control,
Engagement of the TCC
Accelerator pedal position
The PCM receives the current accelerator pedal
position signal from the Accelerator Pedal Position
(APP) sensor.
This signal is transmitted via the CAN
databus to
the transmission control unit.
The transmission control unit uses this signal for:
Controlling the main line pressure,
Gearshift control,
Engagement of the TCC,
Shift timing adaptation during upshifts,
Shift timing adaptation during shifts from 3rd to
4th gear,
Shift timing adaptation during shifts from 4th to
3rd gear,
Avoidance of gearshift judder during
engagement of a transmission range,
Torque reduction when pulling away.
Coolant temperature
The coolant temperature is detected by the Engine
Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor and passed
on to the PCM.
This signal is transmitted via the CAN
databus to
the transmission control unit.
The transmission control unit uses this signal for:
Cold start mode,
Engagement of the TCC
Selector lever position
The transmission control unit transmits the selector
lever position to the instrument cluster.
The instrument cluster uses the signal to send a
request for a warning tone to the GEM when the
selector lever is not in position "P" and the driver's
door is opened.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
307-01 -40 Transmission (AW81-40)
307-01 -40
DESCRIPTION AND
OPEMION
Driver's side door ajar switch
The door ajar switch is located in the door lock on
the driver's side.
When the door is closed a ground connection is
signalled to the transmission control unit.
When the door is opened this ground connection
is interrupted.
The transmission control unit uses the signal from
the driver's side door ajar switch to warn the driver
if the selector lever is not in position
"P" and the
driver's door is open.
In this case the transmission control unit transmits
the warning tone request via the CAN
databus to
the instrument cluster.
The instrument cluster passes this request on to
the GEM, which then generates a warning tone.
Consequences of signal failure:
no warning tone request.
Actuators
Main regulating valve
Item Description
I 1 I Main regulating valve I
The main regulating valve is a proportional valve
which converts the applied electric current into a
proportional hydraulic pressure.
The currentless state corresponds to maximum
pressure.
/
The main regulating valve is used to determine the
main line pressure and therefore the actuating
pressure for the clutches and brakes.
Consequences of signal failure:
hydraulic emergency running mode.
SSA and SSB shift solenoid valves
Item Description
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2
SSA
SSB
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
307-01 -43 Transmission (AW81-40) 307-01 -43
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Backup lamp relay
The backup lamp relay is located in the relay box results inthe locking pin being pulled back, and
in the engine compartment. the
selector lever can be moved out of "P".
Item Description When the ignition is switched on, the selector lever
i 1 When the selector lever is in position "R the The ground connection to the solenoid for
the . , backup lamp relay receives a ground signal from ignition key removal inhibitor is also made via the
the TR sensor and actuates the backup lamps as selector lever lock solenoid in all selector lever
a result. positions except "P".
1
Consequences of signal failure:
backup lamps inoperative. Backup lamp relay
Selector
lever lock solenoid
lock solenoid is actuated by depressing the brake
pedal (sianal from the stoplamp switch). This
Item Description
1 I Locking pin
The selector lever lock solenoid is part of the
selector lever. Consequences of signal failure:
If the signal from the
stoplamp switch is missing
or the ground connection is interrupted, then
the selector lever can no longer be moved out
of the position
"P".
The selector lever lock can be manually released
by removing the cover and pressing a suitable
object into the opening on the selector lever until
the selector lever can be moved out of the position
IIPlr.
The selector lever then re-locks if it is moved back
to "P".
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Automatic TransmissionlTransaxle -
Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
307-01 -48 Transmission (AW81-40) 307-01 -48
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Stall Speed Test
This test checks the operation of the following
components:
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Test Results
Lower than specification in 'Dl (DRIVE) and 'R'
(REVERSE)
Lower than specification in
'Dl (DRIVE)
Lower than specification in
'R' (REVERSE)
torque converter
forward clutch
low one way clutch assembly
engine performance
Possible Source
Pressure control solenoid inoperative or open wire
harness.
Pressure regulator valve sticking.
Worn oil pump.
Oil strainer blocked.
Fluid leak from each clutch hydraulic circuit.
Drive hydraulic circuit failure.
Forward clutch failure.
Reverse hydraulic circuit failure. Reverse clutch failure.
First and reverse brake failure.
WARNINGS:
A Do not maintain wide open throttle (WOT)
in any range for more than five seconds.
A If the engine speed (rpm) recorded by the
tachometer exceeds maximum specified
rpm, release the accelerator pedal
immediately. Clutch or band slippage is
indicated.
N0TE:The stall speed test should be carried out
with the engine and transaxle at normal operating
temperatures (50°C to 80°C).
A Apply the parking brake firmly while N0TE:Prolonged use of this procedure may set
carrying out each stall test. DTC PO71 2. After carrying out the stall speed test,
A Apply the foot brake firmly while carrying run the OBD test and clear the DTCs.
out each stall test. I. Connect a tachometer to the engine.
CAUTIONS:
A Always carry out the line pressure test
before carrying out the stall speed test. If
the line pressure is low at idle, do not carry
out the stall speed test or further transaxle
damage will occur.
A After testing each of the following ranges
'D'
(DRIVE) and 'R' (REVERSE), move the
selector lever to
'N' (NEUTRAL) and run
the engine at 1000 rpm for approximately
one minute to allow the torque converter
to cool.
2. Press the accelerator pedal to the floor WOT in
each selected range. Record the rpm reached
in each selected range and refer to the stall
speed chart.
3. If the stall speed is not within specification, refer
to the stall speed diagnosis chart.
Stall S~eed Chart
I Engine 1.6L I Speed (rpm) I
I 'Dl (DRIVE) I 2500 2 150 1
'R' (REVERSE) 2420 +, 150 -
Stall
Speed Diagnosis Chart
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Test Results
Lower than specification in ID' (DRIVE) and 'R'
(REVERSE)
Possible Source
Low engine power.
Torque converter one-way clutch failure.
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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
Transmission
(AW81-40)
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Test Results
Lower than specification in 'N' (NEUTRAL) to 'R'
(REVERSE)
Possible Source
Pressure control solenoid inoperative.
Pressure regulator valve sticking.
Reverse clutch failure (slipping).
First and reverse brake failure (slipping).
Reverse hydraulic circuit failure.,
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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 External
Controls -Vehicles With:
CSpeed Automatic
Transmission
(AW81-40)
I I
SECTION 307-05 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
External Controls -Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission (AW81-40)
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2006.0 Fiesta
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
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............................................ Specifications..
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
External Controls ........................................................................\
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.................................... Selector lever cable
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Selector Lever Cable Adjustment ........................................................................\
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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.................... Brake Shift Interlock Actuator. 307-05-6
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.................................. Selector Lever Cable 307-05-7
Selector Lever
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............................................. 307-05-1 0
Selector Lever Bezel..
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........................... 307-05-1 2
Selector Lever Knob ........................................................................\
................................... 307-05-1 3
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Selector Lever.. ........................................................................\
........................................... 307-05-1 4
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