torque FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
a
MERCON® V is not interchangeable at this time with the current MERCON® fluids. Check the
transmission fluid level indicator to determine the correct fluid and refer to the Workshop/Owner
publication to determine the correct service interval for the specific vehicle. SECTION 307-
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Item Specification
Fluid
a Motorcraft MERCON® V Transmission Fluid XT
-5-QM MERCON®
V Fluid Capacities
3.8L engine 13.2L (13.9 quarts)
4.6L engine 12.0L (12.8 quarts)
Fluid Filter
Inline Transmission Fluid Filter Kit XC3Z-
7B155- AA Inline Transmission Fluid Filter XC3Z-
7B155- BA Lubricant
Ford Multi-Purpose Grease D0AZ-19584-
AA ESB-
M1C93- B
Torque Converter End Play Item Specification
New or remanufactured 0.355-
1.04 mm (0.014- 0.074 in) Used 0.355-
1.87 mm (0.014- 0.074 in)
Band and Clutch Application Chart Gear Overdrive
Band Low
Reverse Band Forward
Clutch Direct
Clutch Interm
Friction Clutch Reverse
Clutch Interm
One-Way
Clutch Planetary
One- Way
Clutch 1st Gear
Manual Low A A H
2nd Gear
Manual Low A A A H
1st Gear —
(D)
(Overdrive) A H
2nd Gear —
(
D)
(Overdrive) A A H
3rd Gear —
(
D)
(Overdrive) A A A O/R
4th Gear —
(
D) A A A O/R Klj . 1 ba
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Clearance 41.7322-42.5958 1.643-1.677
Selective steel plate 1.702-
1.803 0.067-0.071
1.956-
2.057 0.077-0.081
2.210-
2.311 0.087-0.091
2.464-
2.565 0.097-0.101
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Rear transmission support crossmember bolts 55 40 —
Rear insulator bolts 80 59 —
Extension housing bolts 28 21 —
Transmission fluid pan bolts 14 10 —
Front pump bolts 27 20 —
Front pump support bolts 23 17 —
Harness electrical connector bolt 5 — 44
Inspection cover bolts 35 26 —
Main control valve body bolts 10 — 89
Main control valve body cover plate bolts 10 — 89
Main control valve body separator plate bolts 10 — 89
Manual lever shaft nut 33 24 —
Manual lever shaft outer nut 33 24 —
Fluid cooler line case fittings 21 15 —
Pressure tap plugs 12 9 —
Rear driveshaft bolts 112 83 —
Starter bolts 25 18 —
TCC solenoid bolt 10 — 89
Torque converter drain plug 12 9 —
Torque converter nuts 37 27 —
Digital transmission range (TR) sensor bolts 9 — 80
Transmission bell housing bolts 47 35 —
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) plug bolt 9 — 80
Output shaft speed (OSS) sensor bolt 12 9 —
Starter B+ cable 11 8 —
Exhaust manifold bolts 40 30 —
Exhaust pipe bolts 40 30 —
Transmission vent tube 12 9 —
Manual control valve detent lever spring bolt 10 — 89
Cooler tube nut to case fitting 18 13 —
Rear differential retaining nuts (front) 90 66 —
Rear differential retaining bolts and nuts (rear) 70 52 — Klj . 5 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Transmission Description
The 4R70W has the following features:
zWide ratio gears
z Four speeds
z Rear wheel drive
z Automatic
z Electronic shift
z Torque converter clutch control
z Line pressure controls
The transmission uses Ravigneaux- style double-pinion gearset with two bands, one one- way roller
clutch, one mechanical diode and four friction clutches to produce four forward gears and Reverse.
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z
Apply and release of the torque converter clutch.
z Maximum fuel economy during normal operation.
Second Position
This position provides:
zSecond gear start and hold.
z The torque converter clutch can apply and release.
z Improved traction and engine braking on slippery roads.
z Engine braking for descending steep grades.
First Position
If this position is selected at normal road speeds, the transmission will shift into second gear, then into
first when the vehicle reaches a speed below approximately 45 km/h (28 mph).
This position provides:
zFirst gear operation only.
z Engine braking for descending steep grades. Klj . 2 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Shift Patterns
Upshifts
Transmission upshifting is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM receives
inputs from various engine or vehicle sensors and driver demands to control shift scheduling, shift feel
and torque converter clutch (TCC) operation.
Downshifts
Under certain conditions the transmission will downshift automatically to a lower gear range (without
moving the gearshift lever). There are three categories of automatic downshifts; Coastdown, Torque
Demand and Forced or Kickdown shifts.
Coastdown
The coastdown downshift occurs when the vehicle is coasting down to a stop.
Torque Demand
The torque demand downshift occurs (automatically) during part throttle acceleration when the
demand for torque is greater than the engine can provide at that gear ratio. If applied, the transmission
will disengage the TCC to provide added acceleration.
Kickdown
For maximum acceleration, the driver can force a downshift by pressing the accelerator pedal to the
floor. A forced downshift into a lower gear is possible below calibrated speeds. Specifications for
downshift speeds are subject to variations due to tire size, engine and transmission calibration
requirements.
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144 7G326 Nested spring
— 1-2 (inner spring) (vehicle
dependent) 145 7F247 Cover and seal assembly — 1-
2 accumulator 146 7384 Ring — 2-
1/16 retaining type HU internal (retains
7H300 to 7005) 147 N807178-
S1000 Bolt —
M6-1.0 x 18 hex head (12- attaches
reinforcing plate to valve body) 148 7F282 Plate —
valve body reinforcing (part of 7A100) 149 7C155 Gasket —
valve body separator upper 150 7A008 Plate —
control valve body separator (part of
7A100) 151 7D100 Gasket —
valve body separator lower 152 7D174 Valve —
converter drainback 153 7A091 Body assembly —
main control 154 7H173 Gasket —
valve body cover plate 155 7C034 Plate —
valve body cover (part of 7A100) 156 N807178-
S1000 Bolt —
M6-1.0 x 18 hex head (11- attaches 7C034
to 7A100 (part of 7A100) 157 7A100 Control assembly —
main (model dependent) 158 7A098 Filter and seal assembly —
fluid 159 7A191 Gasket —
transmission pan 160 7A194 Pan — transmission
161 N605785-
S1036 Bolt —
M8-1.25 x 18 hex flange head (14-
attaches 7A194 to 7005) 162 7L027 Magnet —
ceramic case (part of 7A194) 163 N808947-
S1300 Bolt —
M8-1.25 x 46 hex shoulder pilot (2-
attaches 7C034 to 7A100) 164 N807179-
S1000 Bolt —
M6-1.0 x 52 hex flange head (12- attaches
7A100 to 7005) 165 7H111 Retainer — solenoid
166 7E195 Ball —
1/4 diameter coast booster valve shuttle (8
req'd) 167 7H187 Screen —
solenoid pressure supply 168 N800670-
S1000 Bolt —
M6-1.0 x 40 hex flange head (13- attaches
7A100 to 7005) 169 7E332 Spring assembly —
manual valve detent 170 7Z276 Seal —
0.864 x 0.070 O- ring (2 req'd) 171 7G276 Bulkhead assembly — wiring connector
172 7G276 Bulkhead assembly —
connector (molded lead
frame) 173 7Z484 Seal —
6.07 x 1.70 O- ring (2 req'd) 174 7G484 Solenoid valve —
transmission shift 175 7G136 Solenoid valve —
transmission torque converter
clutch 176 N807178-
S1000 Bolt —
M6-1.0 x 16 hex head (retains 7D136 and
7G484 to 7A100) Klj . 7 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Main Components and Functions
Transmission Main Components —
Sectional View
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1 7902 Torque converter
2 7B164 Intermediate clutch (friction)
3 7B164 Reverse clutch (friction)
4 7B164 Forward clutch (friction)
5 7B164 Direct clutch (friction)
6 7F207 Forward clutch cylinder and shaft
7 7F351 Shaft —
intermediate stub 8 7060 Output shaft
9 7A089 Planetary one-
way clutch 10 7D095 Reverse clutch band
11 7F196 Overdrive band
12 7A089 Intermediate one-
way clutch Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Torque Converter
The torque converter transmits and multiplies torque. The torque converter is a four-
element device:
z impeller assembly
z turbine assembly
z reactor assembly
z clutch and damper assembly
The standard torque converter components operate as follows:
zRotation of the converter housing and impeller set the fluid in motion.
z The turbine reacts to the fluid motion from the impeller, transferring rotation to the geartrain
through the input shaft.
z The reactor redirects fluid going back into the impeller, allowing for torque multiplication.
z The clutch and damper assembly dampens powertrain torsional vibration and provides a direct
mechanical connection for improved efficiency.
z Power is transmitted from the torque converter to the planetary gearsets and other components
through the input shaft.
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1 — Converter clutch and damper (part of 7902)
2 — Reactor (part of 7902)
3 — Turbine (part of 7902) Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Geartrain
Power is transmitted from the torque converter to the Ravigneaux geartrain components through the
input shaft and forward clutch cylinder.
zThe geartrain contains a Ravigneaux planetary set connected by dual pinion gears.
z By holding or driving certain components of the gearset, four forward ratios and one reverse
ratio are obtained and transmitted to the output shaft. The ratios are as follows:
z Components of the geartrain can be held by bands or clutches and driven by clutches only.
The 4R70W uses:
ztwo bands.
z two one- way clutches (one roller, one mechanical diode).
z four friction clutches.
Planetary Gearset
The planetary gearset in the transmission is a Ravigneaux- type set consisting of the following
components:
zforward clutch sun gear
z reverse clutch sun gear
z a pinion carrier
z long and short pinions
z output ring gear
Components are held or driven to produce forward and reverse gear ratios.
Input Shaft
The forward clutch cylinder and shaft transfers speed and torque from the converter turbine to the
geartrain. This shaft is splined to the turbine on one end and to the forward clutch sun gear and stub
shaft on the other end. SECTION 307-
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1st 2.84 to 1
2nd 1.55 to 1
3rd 1.00 to 1
4th 0.70 to 1
Reverse 2.32 to 1 Klj . 1 ba
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Stub Shaft
The stub shaft transfers power from the input shaft to the planet carrier (through the direct clutch)
during third and fourth gear operation.
Output Shaft
The output shaft provides torque to the driveshaft and rear axle assembly. It is driven by the ring gear
of the planetary gearset. Klj . 2 ba
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