Standard Workshop Practices
Vehicle in Workshop
When working on a vehicle in the workshop always
make sure that:
– the parking brake is applied or the wheels aresecurely chocked to prevent the vehicle moving
forwards or backwards.
– the key is removed from key operated hood locks before any work is carried out around the
front of the vehicle.
– if the engine is to be run, there is adequate ventilation, or an extraction hose to remove
exhaust fumes.
– there is adequate room to raise the vehicle and remove the wheels, if necessary.
– fender covers are always fitted if any work is to be carried out in the engine compartment.
– the battery is disconnected if working on the engine, underneath the vehicle, or if the vehicle
is raised.
CAUTION: When electric arc welding on a
vehicle, always disconnect the generator
wiring to prevent the possibility of a surge
of current causing damage to the internal
components of the generator.
– if using welding equipment on the vehicle, a suitable fire extinguisher is readily available.
Towing the Vehicle
WARNING: When the vehicle is being
towed, the ignition switch must be in
position II (steering lock released and
warning lamps illuminated). Only then will
the steering, turn signal lamps, horn and
stop lamps be operational. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal
injury.
NOTE: The removable towing eye (if equipped),
has a left-hand thread and must be fully tightened
before towing can commence.
When towing is necessary, the vehicle towing eyes
should be used. The rope must be securely
fastened to the towing eyes and must also be
attached to the other vehicle such that the rope will
not foul the bodywork.
When a vehicle with automatic transmission is
towed, the gear selector must be in position N (Neutral). Never tow a vehicle with automatic
transmission at a speed greater than 30 mph (50
km/h) or for a distance greater than 30 miles (50
km). If it is necessary to tow the vehicle a greater
distance, the drive wheels must be lifted clear off
the ground.
Alternatively the vehicle can be transported on a
low loader or a trailer.
Connecting a Slave Battery Using
Jumper Cables
WARNING: If the slave battery has recently
been charged and is gassing, cover the
vent plugs or covers with a damp cloth to
reduce the risk of explosion should arcing
occur when connecting the jumper cables.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
CAUTIONS:
A discharged battery condition may have
been caused by an electrical short circuit.
If this condition exists there will be an
apparently live circuit on the vehicle even
when all normal circuits are switched off.
This can cause arcing when the jumper
cables are connected.
While it is not recommended that the
vehicle is jump started, it is recognized
that this may occasionally be the only
practical way to mobilize a vehicle. In such
an instance, the discharged battery must
be recharged immediately after jump
starting to avoid permanent damage.
– Always make sure that the jumper cables are adequate for the task. Heavy duty cables must
be used.
– Always make sure that the slave battery is of the same voltage as the vehicle battery. The
batteries must be connected in parallel.
– Always make sure that switched electric circuits are switched off before connecting jumper
cables. This reduces the risk of arcing occurring
when the final connection is made.
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Description
Item
Start/stop button
1
Keyless vehicle module
2
Electronic steering lock with mount -
passive key and PATS transmitter/receiver
unit
Comments:for emergency start function
3
Radio frequency receiver
Comments:Signal is only executed in GEM
4Description
Item
GEM
5
Stoplight Switch
6
TCM7
Starting deactivation relay
8
PCM
9
Starter relay
10
Starter motor
11
Battery
12
System Operation
Smart Start
The PCM enables the starting process when a key
providing a valid code is read via the PATS. This
code is then verified in the GEM and compared
with the saved code. If this code is recognized as
correct, synchronization with other modules is
carried out. After successful synchronization, the
engine is cleared to start in the PCM. The PCM
connects earth to the starter relay, which then
connects power to the starter solenoid. As soon
as the engine reaches a certain speed, the PCM
disconnects the starter relay and so turns off the
starter. This protects the starter.
If the engine does not turn or turns only slowly, the
starting process is aborted by the PCM.
The starter is notactivated if:
• the engine is running (i.e. the engine speed is above a particular value),
• the PATS does not permit the engine to be started,
• the clutch pedal is not operated (vehicles with manual transmission),
• the gear selector level is not set to P or N (vehicles with automatic transmission),
• the brake pedal is not operated (vehicles with automatic transmission).
Emergency starting function
If the keyless vehicle system is unable to recognize
the passive key, the vehicle can be started via the
emergency starting function. In this case, there is a passive key mount on the
steering wheel. A PATS transmission/reception
unit is attached to this.
To start the engine, the passive key must be
inserted into the passive key mount. The Start/Stop
button can then be used to turn on the ignition and
start the engine as normal. To deactivate the
PATS, a transponder is fitted in the passive key,
which is read by the transmission/reception unit.
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Automatic transmission, selector lever in position "D". ...................................................
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Sport mode, selector lever in position "S" .......................................................................
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Changing gear in select-shift mode........................................................................\
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Selector lever from 'N' to 'R' position ........................................................................\
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Self-test and Diagnosis ........................................................................\
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Temperature controlled torque converter lockup ............................................................
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Slip locking ........................................................................\
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Hill climbing ........................................................................\
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Downhill driving ........................................................................\
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Hill-hold function ........................................................................\
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Altitude correction ........................................................................\
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Selector lever lock ........................................................................\
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Shifting from P into another transmission range .............................................................
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Shifting from N into another transmission range .............................................................
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Power flow through the transmission ........................................................................\
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Clutches and brakes ........................................................................\
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Position P (park) ........................................................................\
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Position N (neutral) ........................................................................\
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Position D, 1st gear........................................................................\
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Position D, 2nd gear ........................................................................\
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Position D, 3rd gear ........................................................................\
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Position D, 4th gear ........................................................................\
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Position D, 5th gear ........................................................................\
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Position R (reverse) ........................................................................\
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Service instructions ........................................................................\
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Towing procedure ........................................................................\
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Reset adaptation data ........................................................................\
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Limp home mode ........................................................................\
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Component Description ........................................................................\
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Tasks of the electronic components ........................................................................\
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Input signals ........................................................................\
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Output signals ........................................................................\
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Control valve assembly ........................................................................\
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Shift solenoids S1 - S5 ........................................................................\
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PWM-
solenoid valve – TCC (SLU) ........................................................................\
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PWM solenoid valve – shift pressure (SLS) ...................................................................
PWM solenoid valve for main line pressure (SLT) ..........................................................
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Installation position ........................................................................\
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Operation ........................................................................\
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Selector lever with integrated select-shift switch module ...............................................
Oil pump ........................................................................\
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Torque converter with TCC ........................................................................\
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The TSS sensor ........................................................................\
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The OSS sensor ........................................................................\
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The TFT sensor ........................................................................\
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The TR sensor ........................................................................\
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
T ransmission Fluid Level Check ........................................................................\
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T ransmission Fluid Drain and Refill ........................................................................\
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Halfshaft Seal LH ........................................................................\
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Halfshaft Seal RH........................................................................\
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Main Control Valve Body ........................................................................\
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5-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AW55 AWD
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Description
Item
Gear selector mechanism
1
Selector lever cable guide
2
Selector cable
3
Damper weight
4Description
Item
Adjusting mechanism for selector lever
cable
5
Shift valve shaft lever
6
Selector lever cable bracket
7
Retaining clip
8
Emergency release lever
9
The transmission range selector is located on the
center console and is mechanically connected to
the transmission by a cable for operation of the
gear selector shaft and the TR (transmission range)
sensor.
As well as the positions P/R/N/D, the transmission
range selector provides a position for the sport and
select-shift mode (S). The manual gear position
can be selected at any time while driving. The gear selected is locked until the driver selects another
gear.
The engine can only be started in 'P' or 'N' position.
The selector cable adjustment mechanism is at the
transmission end of the selector cable.
Components of the electronic control
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Description
Item
ABS (anti-lock brake system)
5
Speed control
6
Select-shift switch module
7
PCM
8
Selector lever lock
9
PWM solenoid valve – shift pressure (SLS)
10
PWM solenoid valve for main line pressure
(SLT)
11
PWM- solenoid valve – TCC (SLU)
12Description
Item
Shift solenoid S1 (open when dormant)
13
Shift solenoid S2 (closed when dormant)
14
Shift solenoid S3 (closed when dormant)
15
Shift solenoid S4 (open when dormant)
16
Shift solenoid S5 (closed when dormant)
17
The TSS sensor
18
The OSS sensor
19
The TFT sensor
20
TR sensor in TCM
21
Knowing and Understanding Customer
Concerns
Knowing and understanding customer concerns is
necessary in order to perform diagnosis.
First of all, ask the customer under which operating
conditions the problem occurs. If possible, try to
reproduce the concern by road testing the vehicle
with the customer.
You should be familiar with the following operating
conditions:
• Engine operating state
– Cold, warm-up phase, or at operatingtemperature
• Ambient temperature – Below 0 °C (32 °F), 0 to 20 °C (32 to 68 °F),or above 20 °C (68 °F)
• Road conditions – Good, poor, or off-road
• Vehicle load status – Unloaded, loaded, or fully loaded
• Transaxle status in manual mode – Upshift, downshift, overrun or acceleration
Testing Possible Causes of Transmission
Control Faults
Before performing a symptom-based diagnosis,
first carry out checks to eliminate various other
potential causes of the fault.
These situations include:
• Battery state of charge
• Defective fuses • Loose or corroded cables or electrical
connectors
• Ground connections to the transmission
• Retrofitted add-on units which are not approved by Ford, such as air conditioning, car telephone,
cruise control
• Unapproved tire sizes
• Incorrect tire size programmed with IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System)
• Engine tuning
IDS Diagnosis
NOTE: Customer concerns relating to the transaxle
can also be caused by engine-related faults.
The transmission control system of the AW55 is
closely linked to the engine management system.
Faults in the engine management system may
affect the transmission control system.
Before repairing the transaxle, it should be ensured
that the fault is not caused by the engine
management system or other non-transaxle
components.
The diagnosis can be performed on the AW55 with
the aid of von IDS.
visual inspection
A thorough visual inspection of the transaxle is
necessary for successful diagnosis.
A visual inspection is made of the following
components:
• Connectors and plug connections
• Ease of operation of the selector lever
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• Selector lever position and selector leverposition display
• Fluid leakage
• Transmission fluid level check
• Transmission fluid quality check
• Modification/retrofitting
• Mechanical damage to the transmission
When inspecting connectors, remember that the
plugs may only be disconnected when they are not
energized.
The transaxle electronics may be destroyed by
static charge. To prevent damage, it must be
ensured that the technician complies with the
corresponding safeguards.
NOTE: Refer to the service literature for an exact
description of these safeguards.
Towing the vehicle
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In general, vehicles with the AW55 transaxle can
be towed. Vehicles must never be towed
backwards.
As a result of the reduced lubrication of the
transaxle during towing, the following must be
remembered:
• The selector lever must be in the 'N' position.
• The maximum towing speed must not exceed 50 km/h.
• The maximum towing distance must not exceed 50 kilometers.
Push-starting the Vehicle
No torque is transmitted when towing or pushing
the vehicle. For this reason, vehicles with an
automatic transaxle cannot and must not be
tow-started or push-started.
Jump-starting the Vehicle
CAUTION: When jump-starting the vehicle
using a jumper lead there may be voltage
peaks. These may destroy the transaxle
electronics.
NOTE: When jump-starting the vehicle, the external
battery must remain connected for several minutes.
The voltage peaks dissipate after a few minutes.
Only then may the external battery be disconnected
without the risk of damage.
Selector Lever Emergency Release
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2
3
4
If release of the selector lever lock by means of
the selector lever lock solenoid actuated by the
TCM fails in selector lever position 'P', it is possible
to perform an emergency release.
Procedure:
• Carefully slide a flat screwdriver into the slot (1).
• Turn the screwdriver (2).
• Press the screwdriver downwards to detach the gaiter frame from the trim panel (3).
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• Press the gaiter frame to move the emergencyrelease downwards and move the selector lever
out of position P (4).
• Pull the gaiter upwards until the gaiter frame engages in the gaiter frame.
Adjusting the Selector Lever Cable
NOTE: Refer to the service literature for the exact
procedure and specifications.
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The selector lever cable is adjusted in selector
lever position 'N'.
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Release the lock on the transaxle-side adjusting
mechanism.
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The selector lever and the gearshift mechanism
must be in the 'N' position. In the case of the
gearshift mechanism it must be ensured that the
markings on the TCM and on the gearshift
mechanism are opposite each other.
Close the lock on the transaxle-side adjusting
mechanism.
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Description
Item
Starter motor inhibitor signal to the PCM
5
CAN (low)
6
LIN (local interconnect network)
7
CAN (high)
8
GND (ground)
9
not assigned
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Item
Battery (+) via ignition switch
11
not assigned
12
Selector lever lock
13
not assigned
14
not assigned
15
Voltage supply for select-shift switch
module
16
Pin assignment for TCM connector 'B' (connection to transaxle)
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Item
OSS(–)
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OSS(+)
2Description
Item
TSS(+)
3
TSS(–)
4
Pin assignment for TCM connector 'C'
(connection to transaxle)
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