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Air Pressure Test Procedure

  1. A "No Drive" condition can exist even with correct transaxle fluid pressure, because of inoperative clutches or band. Erratic shifts could be caused by a stuck governor valve. Inoperative units can be located through a series of checks by substituting air pressure for fluid pressure to determine location of malfunction.
  2. To make air pressure checks, loosen valve body cover bolts. Remove cover and valve body assembly. Install Special Adapter Plate (T82P-7006-B) in place of valve body. Inoperative units can be located by applying air pressure to transaxle case passages, through adapter plate, leading to clutches, servo and governor. See Fig 1 .
NOTE: Air pressure test adapter plate should be installed with a new valve body gasket. Tighten attaching bolts to 80-97 INCH lbs. (9-11 N.m).
Fig 1: Identifying Air Pressure Test Apply Ports on Adapter Plate
G92A14043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.