ATSG AX4S, Update Handbook

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Technical Service Information
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE GROUP
Copyright © 2002 ATSG
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THE REMAINDER OF THIS MANUAL WILL BE
DEDICATED TO THE AXODE TRANSAXLE
OIL PUMP CHECKBALL LOCATION CHANGES
FORD AXODE
"Early" 1991 Only - Uses 5 checkballs in the locations shown in Figure 65. Use chart above to determine
Early or Late transaxle by serial number.
"Late" 1991 Only - Uses 4 checkballs in the locations shown in Figure 65. Use chart above to determine
Early or Late transaxle by serial number.
1992-1998 Only - Uses 4 checkballs but in different locations, as shown in Figure 66. B-13 checkball
was eliminated and B-2 checkball was added.
1999-2002 Only - Uses 3 checkballs in the locations shown in Figure 66. B-5 checkball was eliminated.
Up To And Including
Serial Number Vehicle Line
1991 Taurus/Sable 3.8L 54553
39653
10936
195343
PNA-EA
PNA-EC
PNA-EB
PNA-EE
1991 Continental 3.8L
1991 All Police 3.8L
1991 Taurus/Sable 3.0L
Model Code