INTRODUCTION

FORD AX4N

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE GROUP9200 S. DADELAND BLVD. SUITE 720

MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156(305) 670-4161

DALE ENGLANDFIELD SERVICE CONSULTANT

ED KRUSETECHNICAL CONSULTANT

WAYNE COLONNATECHNICAL SUPERVISOR

PETER LUBANTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

JIM DIALTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

GREGORY LIPNICKTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

JERRY GOTTTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

JON GLATSTEINTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

DAVID CHALKERTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

STANTON ANDERSONTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

ROLAND ALVAREZTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

GERALD CAMPBELLTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

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Copyright © ATSG 1995

UpdatedMarch, 2003

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The Ford Motor Co. AX4N automatic transaxle is a four speed unit with total electronic controls and is designed for operation in a transverse powertrain for front wheel drive vehicles. Currently found in Taurus, Sable and Windstar vehicles. The electronic system controls the transaxle shift speeds and torque converter clutch apply and release with solenoid actuated valves. These shift solenoids, when energized, coupled with the hydraulic systems valve body, actuate various multi-plate clutch packs and bands to control the various gear ratios through the planetary gear train. Line pressure is also electronic controlled with a solenoid and controlled by the Powertrain Control Module. The PCM moniters numerous input sensors and sends the proper signals for the gear ratio desired to produce optimum driveability.

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

MAIN LINEPRESSURE TAP

EPC PRESSURE TAP

MAIN LINEPRESSURE TAP

EPC PRESSURE TAP

"NO" PRESSURE TAPON SIDE OF TRANSAXLE

COOLER LINEFITTING

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