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:
Lamp Assembly - Rear
Removal
1. Position the luggage compartment trim aside.
Remove the two retainers.
2. Remove the four rear lamp nuts.
3. Remove the rear lamp assembly, disconnect the electrical connectors and
replace the bulbs if
necessary.
Installation
1. To ins ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other
contaminants to contact the
pad lining material. Do not install contaminated pads.
NOTE: Install all hardware supplied with pad kits.
Install the pads.
1. Install the new pad slippers. ...
Component Tests
Starter Motor -Voltage Drop Test
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood
work in the
vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead
at the starter
solenoid is "electrically hot" at all times. A p ...
