Transaxle Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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The AX4S automatic transaxle was formerly designated AXOD. To avoid unnecessary re-tooling and to make sure of correct identification, the AX4S will retain its original AXOD METRIC main control cover.
The AX4S has two planetary gearsets and a combination planetary/differential gearset. Four multiple-plate clutches, two band assemblies and two overrunning clutches act together for correct operation of the planetary gearsets.