Ford AOD Transmissions: Rebuilding and Modifying the AOD, AODE and 4R70W

by George Reid

Overview

Ford AOD Transmissions: Rebuilding and Modifying the AOD, AODE and 4R70W walks you through the rebuild process step-by-step, from removing the transmission from the vehicle, to complete disassembly and cleaning, to careful reassembly, to proper re-installation and road testing. This is a first-ever book covering the Ford overdrive transmission models.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613251843
Publisher:	CarTech Inc.
Publication date:	06/22/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	1,039,283
File size:	40 MB
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About the Author

George Reid: George Reid has been a Ford enthusiast for more than 30 years. He enjoys restoring and building Fords. George has written a number of books for CarTech.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
What Is a Workbench® Book?

Chapter 1:

History and Evolution
The AOD
AODE/4R70W

Chapter 2:

Getting Started
Safety Precautions
Organization
Tools, Supplies and Equipment
Transmission Removal

Chapter 3:

AOD Disassembly
Why Transmissions Fail
Disassembly
Geartrain Removal
Subassembly Removal

Chapter 4:

AOD Improvements and Assembly
Operation and Power Flow
Faults and Fixes
Building a Better AOD
Servo Upgrades
Control Improvements

Chapter 5:

AOD Shift Kits

Chapter 6:

AODE/4R70W
Differences from AOD
Calibration Options
Structure and Function
Processor Inputs
Processor Outputs
From Electric to Hydraulic
Building an AODE/4R70W
Troubleshooting

Chapter 7:

AODE/4R70W Shift Kits

Chapter 8:

Torque Converters
Torque Converter Components
Torque Converter Function
Choosing a Torque Converter
How Torque Converters are Rebuilt

Chapter 9:

Installation and Adjustment
Swapping in the AOD
Up and Running
TV Cable Function
Throttle Rod Adjustment
TV Cable Adjustment

Source Guide

Editorial Reviews

"In simple steps and many photos, this manual clearly shows how to keep them in tip-top condition."

Classic American