Ford Mustang Service Manual: Transmission Fluid Cooler

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

Identification Tags


    Leakage Inspection
    Transmission Description (Description and Operation) The 4R70W has the following features: Wide ratio gears Four speeds Rear wheel drive Automatic Electronic shift Torque conver ...

    Diagnosis By Symptom
    Transmission Description (Description and Operation) The 4R70W has the following features: Wide ratio gears Four speeds Rear wheel drive Automatic Electronic shift Torque conver ...

    Other materials:

    Removal
    Removal CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, if the crankshaft (6303) or the camshafts (6250) are moved in any manner during removal and installation, the crankshaft and the camshafts must be resynchronized. 1. Remove the engine front cover (6019 ...

    Inspection and Verification
    Inspection and Verification 1. Verify customer concern by running the engine. 2. Inspect the drive belt for chunking, fraying and wear. 3. Check the drive belt for correct routing. Drive Belt Cracking/Chunking/Wear V Ribbed Serpentine Drive Belt With Cracks ...

    Valve Cover RH
    Engine WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been first examined for possible cracks and separation. The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) is a V-8 engine with the following features: dual overhead camshafts four valves per cyl ...