2011 FORD KUGA automatic transmission fluid

SECTION 307-01 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
— Vehicles With: 5-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AW55 AWD
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2008.50 Kuga
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CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
307-01-4
Specifications ........................................................................\
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 307-01-5
Transmission Description (Component Location) ...............................................................
307-01-6
Transmission Description (Overview) ........................................................................\
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307-01-6
Components of the AW55 automatic transaxle ..................................................................
307-01-6
General overview ........................................................................\
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307-01-8
Transaxle cooling ........................................................................\
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307-01-8
External shift mechanism ........................................................................\
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307-01-9
Components of the electronic control ........................................................................\
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307-01-11
Overview of the brakes, clutches and one-way clutches ................................................
307-01-12
Input and output signals at the TCM ........................................................................\
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307-01-14
Knowing and Understanding Customer Concerns ..........................................................
307-01-14
Testing Possible Causes of Transmission Control Faults ...............................................
307-01-14
IDS Diagnosis ........................................................................\
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307-01-14
visual inspection ........................................................................\
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307-01-15
Towing the vehicle ........................................................................\
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307-01-15
Push-starting the Vehicle ........................................................................\
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307-01-15
Jump-starting the Vehicle ........................................................................\
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307-01-15
Selector Lever Emergency Release ........................................................................\
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307-01-16
Adjusting the Selector Lever Cable ........................................................................\
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307-01-17
Transmission Fluid Level Check ........................................................................\
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307-01-17
Changing the Transmission Fluid ........................................................................\
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307-01-18
Diagnosis with IDS ........................................................................\
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307-01-19
Resetting the counter for fluid change intervals. .............................................................
307-01-19
Programming the 'N' position of the TR sensor..............................................................
307-01-19
Resetting the values learned by the TCM .......................................................................
307-01-21
Transmission Description (System Operation and Component Description) .....................
307-01-21
System Operation ........................................................................\
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307-01-22
Functionality overview ........................................................................\
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307-01-24
Electronic Control System ........................................................................\
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307-01-24
Hydraulic Control System ........................................................................\
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307-01-24
Type plate ........................................................................\
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307-01-25
Serial number of the transmission ........................................................................\
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307-01-25
Markings on the TCM ........................................................................\
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307-01-25
Serial

number of the TCM ........................................................................\
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307-01-25
Transmission Control ........................................................................\
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307-01-27
Pin assignment for TCM connector 'C' (connection to transaxle) ...................................
307-01-28
Operation ........................................................................\
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307-01-29
Gearshift control ........................................................................\
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307-01-29
Adaptation ........................................................................\
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307-01-29
Shifting from 'P' to another transmission range ..............................................................
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
— Vehicles With:
5-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AW55 AWD
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307-01-29
Automatic transmission, selector lever in position "D". ...................................................
307-01-29
Sport mode, selector lever in position "S" .......................................................................
307-01-29
Changing gear in select-shift mode........................................................................\
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307-01-30
Selector lever from 'N' to 'R' position ........................................................................\
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307-01-30
Self-test and Diagnosis ........................................................................\
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307-01-30
Temperature controlled torque converter lockup ............................................................
307-01-30
Slip locking ........................................................................\
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307-01-30
Hill climbing ........................................................................\
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307-01-31
Downhill driving ........................................................................\
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307-01-31
Hill-hold function ........................................................................\
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307-01-31
Altitude correction ........................................................................\
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307-01-31
Selector lever lock ........................................................................\
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307-01-31
Shifting from P into another transmission range .............................................................
307-01-31
Shifting from N into another transmission range .............................................................
307-01-31
Power flow through the transmission ........................................................................\
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307-01-31
Clutches and brakes ........................................................................\
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307-01-33
Position P (park) ........................................................................\
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307-01-34
Position N (neutral) ........................................................................\
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307-01-35
Position D, 1st gear........................................................................\
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307-01-36
Position D, 2nd gear ........................................................................\
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307-01-37
Position D, 3rd gear ........................................................................\
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307-01-38
Position D, 4th gear ........................................................................\
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307-01-39
Position D, 5th gear ........................................................................\
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307-01-40
Position R (reverse) ........................................................................\
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307-01-41
Service instructions ........................................................................\
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307-01-41
Towing procedure ........................................................................\
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307-01-42
Reset adaptation data ........................................................................\
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307-01-42
Limp home mode ........................................................................\
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307-01-42
Component Description ........................................................................\
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Tasks of the electronic components ........................................................................\
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307-01-44
Input signals ........................................................................\
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307-01-45
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) ..........................................................
307-01-52
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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307-01-63
T ransmission Fluid Drain and Refill ........................................................................\
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 307-01-67
Halfshaft Seal LH ........................................................................\
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307-01-68
Halfshaft Seal RH........................................................................\
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307-01-69
Main Control Valve Body ........................................................................\
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307-01-2
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
— Vehicles With:
5-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AW55 AWD
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307-01-42
307-01-49
307-01-52 307-01-47
307-01-45
307-01-50
307-01-51
307-01-53
307-01-55
307-01-54
307-01-56
307-01-57
307-01-58
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307-01-72
Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor ........................................................................\
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307-01-73
Torque Converter Seal ........................................................................\
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307-01-75
Transmission Fluid Pan ........................................................................\
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307-01-77
Transmission Range (TR) Sensor ........................................................................\
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307-01-81
Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor ........................................................................\
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REMOVAL 307-01-82
Transmission ........................................................................\
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INSTALLATION 307-01-91
Transmission ........................................................................\
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307-01-3
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
— Vehicles With:
5-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AW55 AWD
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Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
Specification
Item
WSS-M2C924-A
Automatic transmission fluid
Capacities
Litres
7.7±0.2
Automatic transmission fluid (including cooler an cooler hoses)
Gear Ratio
Gear Ratio 4.576
1st gear
2.980
2nd gear
1.948
3rd gear
1.318
4th gear
1.000
5th gear
5.024
Reverse gear
1.018
Counter gear
2.652
Differential gear
Line Pressure Chart
Stall (psi)
Stall (kPa)
Stall (bar)
Idle (psi)
Idle (kPa)
Idle (bar)
Transmis-
sion
Range
248 - 289
1710 - 1990
17,1 - 19,9
71 - 88
490 - 610
4,9 - 6,1
R
187 - 205
1290 - 1410
12,9 - 14,1
48 - 57
330 - 390
3,3 - 3,9
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Transaxle cooling
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Description
Item
The transmission fluid cooler.
1
Quick-release couplings
2Description
Item
From transmission fluid cooler to
transmission
3
From transmission to transmission fluid
cooler
4
The transmission fluid cooler is mounted on the
radiator. The transmission fluid cooler and the
automatic transaxle are connected via two hose
lines, which are equipped with quick-release
couplings. The transmission fluid cooler operates according
to the heat exchanger principle. The ram air
passing through the radiator withdraws heat from
the transmission fluid.
External shift mechanism
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Description
Item
The TSS sensor
1
The OSS sensor
2
PWM (pulse width modulation)- solenoid
valve – TCC (torque converter clutch)
(SLU)
3
PWM solenoid valve – shift pressure (SLS)
4
Shift solenoid S1
5
Shift solenoid S4
6Description
Item
Shift solenoid S3
7
Shift solenoid S5
8
Shift solenoid S2
9
The TFT (transmission fluid temperature)
sensor
10
PWM solenoid valve for main line pressure
(SLT)
11
TCM with integrated TR sensor
12
Depending on the input signals, the TCM mounted
on the transaxle actuates the solenoid valves
S1-S5 in the valve body. The solenoid valves are
either in the "open" or "closed" state.
The (SLT and SLS) control valves regulate the
hydraulic pressure according to the pulse/pause
ratio of the electrical PWM signal. The controlled
hydraulic pressure enables smooth shifting or the
generation of a defined slip through actuation of
the relevant clutches and brakes. The shift timing is calculated by the TCM using the
accelerator pedal position and vehicle speed.
Under normal conditions, gear shifting and torque
converter lockup occur at low engine speeds to
reduce fuel consumption.
If the accelerator pedal is pressed down quickly,
the TCM switches automatically into kickdown
mode.
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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
E66463
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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Transmission Fluid Level Check
E126079
WARNING: Beware, risk of scalding when
checking the transmission fluid.
NOTE: Refer to the service literature for the exact
procedure and specifications.
In order for the transaxle to function properly, it is
vital that the transmission fluid level is correct. If the transmission fluid level is excessively low, this
becomes noticeable by a rattling noise at the fluid
pump, etc.
Always use transmission fluid to the indicated
specification (WSS-M2C924-A).
The transmission fluid temperature is determined
using IDS.
It must be ensured that the transmission fluid
temperature is within the range specified in the
workshop literature.
The following conditions must be met in order to
carry out the transmission fluid level check
correctly:
• Ensure that the transaxle is not in limp home
mode.
• Place the vehicle on a level surface.
• Move the selector lever to the 'P' position.
• Make sure that the parking brake is fully applied.
• Run the engine at idle speed.
• Move the transmission selector lever to all positions. In doing so, wait until the transmission
engages the corresponding range.
• Move the selector lever back to the 'P' position.
• Pull out the fluid dipstick.
When the predetermined transmission fluid
temperature is reached, the fluid level shown on
the dipstick must be in the middle between 'MIN'
and 'MAX'. In this case, the fluid level is correct.
Changing the Transmission Fluid
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