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FORD AOD

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INTRODUCTION................................................................... ............................................................................... 3

SHIFT DIAGNOSIS.............................................................. ................................................................................ 4

LINKAGE-GENERAL........................................................ ................................................................................... 6

UNIT REMOVAL..................................................................... .............................................................................. 14

UNIT INSTALLATION.............................. .................................... ....................................................................... 21

TEAR-DOWN.............................................................. ............................................................................................ 26

ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... ........................................................................................ 36

COMPONENT REBUILD .............................................................. ........................................................................ 52

PUMP ...................................................................... .................................................................................................. 78

VALVE BODY ...................................................................... ................................................................................... 84

BEARING LOCATIONS................................................................ . ....................................................................... 91

SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................. ................................................................................ 94

PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................. 96

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INTRODUCTIONFORD AOD

DALE ENGLANDFIELD SERVICE CONSULTANT

ED KRUSETECHNICAL CONSULTANT

WAYNE COLONNATECHNICAL SUPERVISOR

PETER LUBANTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

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UpdatedOctober, 2006

The Ford AOD transmission was the first domestic produced Automatic Overdrive Transmission. This book contains the general description of the transmission, adjustment procedures, diagnosis, removal and installation in the vehicle and dis-assembly and assembly of the unit.

The information and part numbers contained in this booklet have been carefully compiled from industry sources known for their reliability, but ATSG does not guarantee their accuracy.

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Technical Service Information

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PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS

Idle PressureRange

Reverse

WOT Pressure

75-90 psi. 241-290 psi.

Drive 55-65 psi. 176-215 psi.

Tap

Main line

Forward Clutch

NOTE: Connect pressure gage to desired pressure port shown below.Pressure should indicate readings shown above.

Pressure should be within 10-15 psi of Main line pressurewhen checking the Direct or Forward Clutch.

Drive 0-3 psi. * 70-91 psi.TV pressure

* = Idle pressure with no gage block

Pressure Port Locations

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