Overhaul - ATX: Description
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The ATX transaxle is used in some Mazda models and is referred to as the F3A for those models. The ATX transaxle is also used in some General Motors and Isuzu models and may be referred to as the KF100, KF400 or RMC. Some of the figures used in this article are courtesy of General Motors Corp. and are valid figures for this Ford Motor Co. transaxle.
The transaxle consists of 3 main units: automatic transaxle, torque converter and differential assembly. The automatic transaxle consists of front and rear clutches, one-way clutch, low-reverse brake assembly, oil pump and hydraulic controls (valve body and servo piston assemblies). The valve body is controlled by the governor valve, vacuum throttle valve diaphragm (modulator) and kickdown solenoid. The torque converter on the Aspire model is a mechanically operated (centrifugal type) torque converter clutch. See Fig 1 .