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Air Pressure Test Port Locations

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Fig 1: Air Pressure Test Port Locations
G06141122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Description
1 Coast clutch feed
2 Intermediate clutch feed
3 Reverse clutch feed
4 Forward clutch feed
5 Direct clutch feed
6 Overdrive clutch feed

A no-drive condition can exist, even with correct transmission fluid pressure, because of inoperative clutches or bands. See the CLUTCH, SOLENOID, APPLICATION CHARTS , refer to SPECIFICATIONS  to determine the appropriate elements. A clutch concern can be located through a series of checks by substituting air pressure for transmission fluid pressure to determine the location of the concern.

Example: When the selector lever is in a forward gear range, a no-drive condition may be caused by an inoperative forward clutch.

  1. Drain the transmission fluid. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
  2. Remove the transmission filter and seal assembly, the solenoid body and solenoid-to-case gasket.
  3. Install the Air Test Plate along with the Transmission Test Plate Screw Set.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  4. Locate the inoperative clutches by applying air pressure into the appropriate clutch port. See the AIR PRESSURE TEST PORT LOCATIONS  illustration for clutch port locations.
  5. Apply 276 kPa (40 psi) of air pressure to the appropriate clutch port. A dull thud may be heard or movement felt when a clutch piston is applied. If the clutch seals or check ball are leaking, a hissing sound may be heard.
  6. If the clutches fail to operate during the air check:
    • inspect the transmission fluid passages in the case.
    • the piston seals are not seated, not installed or are damaged.
    • plugged feed holes for clutch apply in the case and/or clutch cylinder.
    • damaged piston and/or clutch cylinder.
  7. Repair as required and recheck.
  8. Reinstall all components.