Automatic Transaxle (AISIN Aw21): Specifications

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification	Fill Capacity
Dye-Lite® ATF/Power Steering Fluid Leak Detection Dye 164-R3701 (Rotunda)	-	-
Motorcraft® Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-8-QAW (US); CXT-8-LAW12 (Canada)	WSS-M2C924-A	7.0L (7.4 qt)
Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 and/or XL-5	ESB-M1C93-B	-
Threadlock and Sealer TA-25	WSK-M2G351-A5	-
Ultra Silicone Sealant TA-29	-	-

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification
Fluid
NOTE: The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage. Refer to the Owner's Literature to determine the correct service interval for the specific vehicle.
NOTE: Do not use water-based cleaners to clean or flush the transmission fluid cooler tubes or transaxle damage will occur. Use only clean transmission fluid designated for this transaxle.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification
Torque Converter End Play
New or rebuilt	0.355-1.04 mm (0.013-0.04 in)
Used	0.355-1.87 mm (0.013-0.073 in)
Transmission Fluid Filter
Internal to the transmission	-

GEAR AND SOLENOID OPERATION CHART

Gear	SSC	SSD	SSE	SSF	SSA	SSB
1st	OFF	ON	ON	ON	OFF	ON
1st Engine Braking	OFF	ON	ON	ON	ON	ON
2nd	OFF	ON	ON	OFF	OFF	OFF
3rd	OFF	ON	OFF	ON	OFF	OFF
4th	OFF	OFF	ON	ON	OFF	OFF
5th	ON	OFF	OFF	ON	OFF	OFF
6th	ON	OFF	ON	OFF	OFF	OFF

GEAR RATIO

Gear	Ratio
1st	4.148 to 1
2nd	2.370 to 1
3rd	1.556 to 1
4th	1.155 to 1
5th	0.859 to 1
6th	0.686 to 1
Reverse	3.394 to 1
Final Drive	3.329 to 1

SHIFT SPEED

Manual D	km/h	mph
1-2 upshift	14-21	9-13
2-3 upshift	21-29	13-18
3-4 upshift	33-40	20-25
4-5 upshift	49-55	30-35
5-6 upshift	65-70	40-44
3-1 downshift	7-17	4-11
4-3 downshift	26-36	16-24
5-4 downshift	38-46	24-29
6-5 downshift	56-63	35-39

STALL SPEED

Engine	RPM
3.5L	1, 878-2, 678

SOLENOID RESISTANCE READING

Component	Readings (ohm) @ 20°C (68°F)
Shift Solenoid A (SSA) and Shift Solenoid B (SSB)	11-15 ohms
Shift Solenoid C (SSC), Shift Solenoid D (SSD), Shift Solenoid E (SSE), Shift Solenoid F (SSF), Line Pressure Control (LPC) and Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)	5.0-5.6 ohms

CLUTCH AND BRAKE PRESSURE CHART

Clutch/Band	Range	Pressure
C1 (Drive Clutch)	Drive (1st-4th)	196-1, 372 kPa (28-199 psi)
C2 (Drive Clutch)	Drive (4th-6th)	196-1, 372 kPa (28-199 psi)
C3 (Drive Clutch)	Drive (3rd-5th)	196-1, 372 kPa (28-199 psi)
C3 (Drive Clutch)	Reverse	392-1, 863 kPa (57-270 psi)
B1 (Brake Clutch)	Drive (2nd and 6th)	196-1, 372 kPa (28-199 psi)
B2 (Brake Band)	Low, manual 1st	588-1, 372 kPa (85-199 psi)
B2 (Brake Band)	Reverse	392-1, 863 kPa (57-270 psi)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description

Nm

lb-ft

lb-in

Ground strap bolts

12

-

106

Main control valve body bolts ⁽¹⁾

-

-

-

Power steering return line bolts

9

-

80

Manual control lever nut

12

-

106

Roll restrictor bracket bolts

90

66

-

Selector lever cable bracket bolts

12

-

106

Selector lever cable bracket nut

12

-

106

Stabilizer bar link nuts

40

30

-

Steering gear mounting bolts

107

79

-

Subframe bracket-to-body bolts

103

76

-

Subframe nuts

150

111

-

Tie rod end nuts

48

35

-

Torque converter nuts

36

27

-

Transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts ⁽²⁾

62

46

-

Transaxle support insulator bracket bolt

80

59

-

Transaxle support insulator bracket nuts

90

66

-

Transaxle support insulator bracket through bolt

150

111

-

Transaxle-to-engine bolts

48

35

-

Transmission Control Module (TCM)

24

18

-

Transmission fluid cooler tubes

10

-

89

Transmission fluid drain plug

47

35

-

Transmission fluid fill plug

39

29

-

Transmission fluid pan bolts

13

-

115

Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor

10

-

89

Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor

12

-

106

⁽¹⁾	Refer to the procedure in this information.

⁽²⁾	When reinstalling fasteners originally coated with threadlock, clean the fasteners with a wire brush prior to applying new threadlock. Apply threadlock and sealer to threads of the bolt.