Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission Description (Description and Operation)
The 4R70W has the following features:
- Wide ratio gears
- Four speeds
- Rear wheel drive
- Automatic
- Electronic shift
- Torque converter clutch control
- 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.
4R70W Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
General 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 ...
Identification Tags
All vehicles are equipped with a Vehicle Certification Label, located
on the driver side door lock post.
For correct transmission identification, refer to the code in the space
marked TR.
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Other materials:
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Dogtracking
Excessive rear
thrust angle.
Front or rear
suspension
components.
Drive axle
damaged.
CHECK the wheel alignment.
ADJUST as necessary
INSPE ...
Degas Bottle
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to Supercharger
Cooling System Draining,
Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Disconnect the coolant hoses.
3. Remove the bolts and the degas bottle.
4. To install ...
Extension Housing Seal and Gasket
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Installer, Transmission
Extension Housing Fluid Seal
308-002 (T61L-7657-A)
Remover, Transmission Fluid
Seal
307-048 (T74P-77248-A)
Removal
1. Drain the transmiss ...
