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2010 ATRA Technical Seminar
2010 ATRA Technical Seminar
2010 ATRA Technical Seminar
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Automatic Transmission Rebuilders
Association
2400 Latigo Avenue
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Phone: (805) 604-2000 Fax: (805) 604-2005
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This manual has been developed by the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association
(ATRA) Technical Department to be used by qualified transmission technicians in
conjunction with ATRA’s technical seminars. Since the circumstances of its use are
beyond ATRA’s control, ATRA assumes no liability for the use of such information or any
damages incurred through its use and application. Nothing contained in this manual is
to be considered contractual or providing some form of warranty on the part of ATRA. No
part of this program should be construed as recommending any procedure which is
contrary to any vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. ATRA recommends only
qualified transmission technicians perform the procedures in this manual.
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may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means — graphic, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, electronic or information storage and
retrieval — without express written permission from the ATRA Board of Directors.
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curriculum, without express written permission from the ATRA Board of Directors is
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Portions of materials contained herein have been reprinted with permission of General
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Portions of materials contained herein have been reprinted with permission of Ford
Motor Company.
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Chrysler Corporation.
Lance Wiggins
Technical Director
Congratulations on attending ATRA’s 2010 Technical Seminar!
These days, many shops are devoting more of their time to learning marketing and
management techniques; concepts and practices designed to help shops bring more
customers in the door.
That’s important — we can’t stay in business without customers. But bringing ’em in the
door is only half the job: It doesn’t mean a thing unless you have the skills and training
to get ’em back out again.
That’s what the ATRA Technical Seminar program is all about: It’s designed to provide you
with the latest information and training, to help you fix today’s transmission problems. So
you can get ’em out the door again, with their transmissions working like new. Because
that’s what’ll keep ’em coming back… again and again.
So, on behalf of the ATRA staff and the ATRA Chapters that have worked so hard to put
this program together, I’d like to welcome you, and thank you for doing your part to keep
our industry strong. We hope you have a wonderful day, and a terrific learning
experience.
Lance Wiggins
ATRA Technical Director
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Ford 71
AWF-21B
Harsh, Erratic or Slow Downshifts/Upshifts
These shift concerns have been caused by several bores wearing out in the valve body.
Always inspect the valve body bores carefully. If worn bores are found the valve body
needs to be replaced or repaired. Always reprogram the TCM with the latest updates.
AX4S/AX4N
Erratic Shifts or Shuttle Shifting
1996-2006 Ford Taurus with an AX4S/AX4N transmission may experience erratic shifts
or shuttle shifting on acceleration from a stop. This condition may be caused by an
erratic VSS/OSS signal coming into the PCM. Check the VSS/OSS signal going to the
PCM. If the VSS/OSS signal is erratic be sure to inspect the wiring from the VSS to the
controller. If the wiring is OK, replacing the VSS sensor may correct this concern.
Early VSS
Late OSS
4F50N
Erratic Transmission and Engine Operation
2004-2007 Ford Freestar vehicles may be experiencing erratic transmission operation.
These may include harsh or delayed shifts/engagements, no reverse, erratic engine
operation, engine overheating, engine lean condition, misfire (possibly leading to melted
electrodes on the spark plug) and rough idle.
These symptoms may be caused by water leaking down through the cowl panel (cowl top
vent) and entering the PCM through the PCM connector cover.
4F50N/AX4S/AX4N
1-2 or 2-3 Flare Shift
Shift concerns such as a 1-2 or 2-3 flare may be caused by the intermediate piston
cracking. These cracks are very difficult to see. Replacing the intermediate piston with
an updated piston (4F1P-7E005-AA) will usually correct this condition.
6F50N
No Reverse, 3rd or 5th Gears
The Ford Edge, Taurus, Sable, Taurus X and the Lincoln MKX may experience no reverse,
3rd or 5th gears. Trouble codes P0733 (3rd gear ratio error), P0735 (5th gear ratio error),
P0756 (Direct clutch system fault) may be present with the malfunction indicator light
(MIL) on.
To diagnose this condition is simple. Unplug the transmission. Does reverse come back?
If the reverse engagements return then the sun shell is not the issue.
If the forward engagements are good with the transmission plugged in chances are very
high that line pressure is NOT the problem.
Thanks to Nick Medlen from Reliable Transmissions for the broken shell
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6F50N
PCM Reflashes for Various Concerns
6F50N equipped vehicles may exhibit a harsh driveline clunk at low speed below 10 mph
during stop and go driving. This may be due to a PCM calibration issue. There is a new
calibration to improve low speed stop and go driving feel.
It’s normal for the vehicle to roll while stopped on a slight incline, with the vehicle in drive
or reverse gear and the brakes not applied. There is a new calibration that will improve
the hold capability on a slight grade and improve the ability to creep in drive and reverse.
Customers should be advised that using the brake is still the best way to avoid rolling on
a incline, grade or hill.
4R100
No Upshift
While working on a Ford F-series truck with cruise control you may experience a no
upshift condition and possibly code P0500 may be set in the PCM memory. If the cruise
control servo is interfering with the VSS signal, disconnecting the cruise control servo
will usually correct the VSS concern. If disconnecting the cruise control servo corrects
the VSS concern, replacing the cruise control servo assembly is recommended.
Torqshift
Dummy Pressure Switches
From the first run of Torqshift transmissions, the solenoid bodies have had pressure
switches built into them. These pressure switches have never been used by the
computer as an input. Early Torqshift valve bodies had five pressure switches and the
late Torqshift only has one pressure switch. These pressure switches can come apart
and leak pressure. Always inspect the pressure switches for breakage. New plugs are
available from the aftermarket.
Torqshift
High or Erratic Line Pressure
High or erratic line pressure can be caused by Pressure Regulator Valve bore wear.
If the small end of the valve bore is worn this will allow balance oil to leak off causing
high line pressure.
If the large end bore closest to the spring wears out this will allow converter charge oil
into the boost area of the Pressure Regulator Valve. This may show up on a pressure
gauge as erratic line pressure rise with steady EPC voltage.
Small end bore wear Large end bore wear can lead
causes high line pressure to erratic line pressure with
steady EPC voltage
5R55N/W/S
Oil Fill Procedure
The N/W/S transmissions do not have a fluid level indicator stick. When checking fluid
level it must be set at a specific oil temperature. To correctly set the fluid level, use the
following procedures.
5R55N/W/S
Oil Fill Procedure (continued)
9: Prior to filling the fluid transporter/evacuator/
injector with clean transmission fluid, make sure
the canister is clean. Fill with clean automatic
transmission fluid.
5R55N/W/S
Oil Fill Procedure (continued)
13: Add one pint of transmission fluid into the
fluid pan. Stop the process by releasing the air
pressure and removing the air nozzle from the
end of the hose.
5R55N/W/S
Harsh 2-3 Shifts
Installing a 0.75:1 ratio planet set in place of a 0.71:1 ratio planet set will cause harsh
2-3 shifts. Brain deading the computer will soften the shifts for a few miles but the
harsh shift will eventually return. May also cause a TCC slip code.
NOTE:
Large Sungear = Small pinions on the OD Planet
Small Sungear = Large pinions on the OD Planet
5R55N/W/S
Harsh 2-3 Shifts (continued)
94 Teeth 72 Teeth
0.71:1 Ratio 0.75:1 Ratio
38 Teeth 24 Teeth
0.71:1 Ratio 0.75:1 Ratio
A loose speedometer drive gear, located on the transfer case output shaft, may be
causing an erratic VSS signal to the PCM and the instrument cluster. Replace the
speedometer drive gear with a tighter fitting new design speedometer drive gear.
Part # F7TZ-17285- AA
4R100, 4R70W
Chatter Type Noise
1997-1998 Ford E150, F150, F250, Expedition or 1998 Lincoln Navigator with a
limited slip differential, may experience a chatter type noise or feeling coming from
the rear axle while turning. This concern may be caused by the differential limited slip
clutch packs being gauged too tightly. Install a Traction-Lock Clutch Pack Kit to correct
this concern.
Parts #'s are F75Z-4947-AA (9.75 ring gear) and F75Z-4947-AB (10.25 ring gear)
4R70W/4R75E 2001- On
Falling Out of Gear at a Stop
In 2001, Ford eliminated the reinforcement plate on the valve body below the third gear
accumulator. The reduced clamping force against the separator plate has caused cross
leaks that stroke the 3-4 shift valve at idle, causing a neutral condition at a stop.
Use the following instructions to modify 2001 and up valve bodies to accept a plate from
an AOD transmission.
4R70W/4R75E 2001- On
Falling Out of Gear at a Stop (continued)
4R70W/4R75E 2001- On
Falling Out of Gear at a Stop (continued)
4R70W/4R75E 2001- On
Falling Out of Gear at a Stop (continued)
4R70W/4R75E 2001- On
Falling Out of Gear at a Stop (continued)
4R70W/4R75E 2001- On
Falling Out of Gear at a Stop (continued)
Use the bolts and reinforcement plate from an AOD.