Monday, February 18, 2013

FORD AODE/4R70W - Checkball Locations Change For 1996-Up Models

CHANGE: Beginning in the 1996 model year Ford Motor Company changed the checkball locations in the main valve body on AODE/4R70W transmissions. The Number 1 checkball in the 1992-1995 models was eliminated, the location was moved and the ball was re-numbered as the Number 9 checkball car diagnostic tool.

REASON: Improved 4-3 and 4-2 downshifts.

PARTS AFFECTED:
(1)VALVE BODY CASTING - Worm track configuration changed to accommodate the new checkball locations.
(2)SPACER PLATE - Hole configuration changes to accommodate the changes in the new checkball locations.
(3)VALVE BODY TO SPACER PLATE GASKET - Hole configuration changes to accommodate the new checkball locations and OEM part numbers are listed below.
(4)SPACER PLATE TO CASE GASKET - Hole configuration changes to accommodate the new checkball locations and OEM part numbers are listed below.

INTERCHANGEABILITY:
None of the parts listed above will interchange with previous design level parts. You can use all of the parts listed above as a package to back service previous models as long as calibration concerns are addressed and using the proper size valve body pilot bolts and/or case sleeves to ensure proper valve body alignment.
You may like to know some hot car tools like Launch X431 tool and Multi Diag from vtoolshop.
SERVICE INFORMATION:
Valve Body to Spacer Plate Gasket (92-95 Models) ...........................................F2VY-7D100-A
Spacer Plate to Case Gasket (92-95 Models) ......................................................F2VY-7C155-A
Valve Body to Spacer Plate Gasket (96-Up Models) ...........................................F7AZ-7D100-AA
Spacer Plate to Case Gasket (96-Up Models) ......................................................F7AZ-7C155-AA
Valve Body Cover Plate Gasket (92-95 Models) .................................................F2VY-7H173-A
Valve Body Cover Plate Gasket (96-Up Models) ................................................F6AZ-7H173-A

No comments:

Post a Comment