F4A-EL - General Reference Data Clutch Band Solenoid Application Chart

Trans Basic Operation: Reverse Coast Forward Input 2/4 Low/ Low High 1-2 2-3 3-4 TCC
The F4A-EL is a 4 speed unit Input Clutch Clutch Sprag Band Reverse Sprag Clutch Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid
Reverse with a torque converter clutch. Clutch
All shifting and TCC functions Park Locked On
Coast Clutch Line are electronically controlled by Reverse Applied Applied Applied On
the computer through the use of
Neutral Locked
valve body mounted solenoids.
Pressure rise and shift feel are Overdrive (OD) Applied Locked Locked On On
controlled by TV pressure. 1st Speed
The F4A-EL if also referred to as Overdrive (OD) Applied Locked Applied *OR On On On
ECAT, F4EAT, and EAT Type F. 2nd Speed
Overdrive (OD) Applied Locked *OR Applied *On/SD
3rdSpeed
Overdrive (OD) Applied *OR Applied *OR Applied On On *On/SD
4thSpeed
Drive Applied Applied Locked Applied Locked On On
Input Sprag
1st Speed
Drive Applied Applied Locked *OR On On On
2nd Speed
Drive Applied Applied Locked *OR Applied *On/SD
3rd Speed
Manual 2 Applied Applied Locked Applied *OR On On On
Hold Turns
Manual Low (1) Applied Applied Locked Applied Locked On On
*OR = Overrunning *On/SD = Software Dependant

Component Resistance

2
All Shift Solenoids 13-27 Ohms
Low Sprag TCC Solenoid 13-27 Ohms
Planet freewheels clockwise looking into case
Cooler TOT Approx 23k Ohms
Return @70ºF
The vehicle ECM supplies 12v to operate the individual
solenoids
3

1-2 Solenoid 2-3 Solenoid

TFT Sensor 3-4 Solenoid

Line
Drive 55-60 Min, 150 max
Rev 85-90 Min, 250 max TV
Idle = 0-8psi TCC Solenoid TFT Sensor
Max = 90psi
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