Ford Festiva. Instruction — part 109

Differential Backlash

.004 (.01)

Front Clutch Drum Bushing Diameter

1.735 (44.08)

Front Clutch Pack Clearance

.063-.071 (1.6-1.8)

Front Drum End Play

.020-.031 (.5-.8)

Front Planetary Pinion Clearance

.031 (.8)

Low/Reverse Clutch Pack Clearance

.032-.041 (.8-1.05)

Oil Pump Gear Clearance

.010 (.25)

Oil Pump Sealing Ring Clearance

.016 (.40)

Outer Gear-To-Housing Clearance

(1)

.10 (.25)

Output Gear End Play

.003 (.08)

Rear Clutch Pack Clearance

.031-.039 (.8-1.0)

Rear Planetary Pinion Clearance

.031 (.8)

(1)

Oil pump outer gear.

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TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T

1988-93 TRANSMISSION SERVICING Ford Motor Co. Transmission Removal & Installation

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Applications

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Crossmember Attaching Bolt

47-66 (64-89)

Engine-To-Transaxle Bolt

41-59 (55-80)

Front Engine Mount-To-Crossmember Nut

32-38 (43-52)

Front Wheel Lug Nuts

65-87 (88-118)

Gusset Plate-To-Transaxle Bolt

27-38 (37-52)

Left Stabilizer Body Bracket Nut/Bolt

40-45 (54-61)

Lower Control Arm Clamp Nut/Bolt

32-40 (43-54)

Instruction Shift Lever Shaft Assembly Nut

32-47 (44-64)

Rear Engine Mount-To-Crossmember Nut

21-34 (28-46)

Stabilizer Bracket Mounting Nut

40-45 (54-61)

Tie Rod End-To-Knuckle Nut

26-30 (35-40)

Torque Converter Bolt

25-36 (34-49)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Flywheel Cover Bolt

62-89 (7-10)

Line Pressure Plug

44-89 (5-10)

Shift Cable Retainer Bolts

71-97 (8-11)

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TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T

1988-93 TRANSMISSION SERVICING Ford Motor Co. Automatic Transmission

IDENTIFICATION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS

LUBRICATION

SERVICE INTERVALS

Check fluid level at every engine oil change. Fluid, filter changes and band adjustments are not required under normal operation. Under severe
service operating conditions, change fluid every 30 months or 30,000 miles. Adjust band when fluid is changed.

CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

With transmission at normal operating temperature, place vehicle on level surface. Apply parking brake and run engine at idle. Run gearshift
lever through all positions, ending in Park. With engine running, fluid level should be between "F" and "L" marks. DO NOT overfill.

RECOMMENDED FLUID

Use Dexron-II ATF.

FLUID CAPACITIES

TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES

DRAINING & REFILLING

1. Remove undercover and side cover to gain access to transaxle oil pan. Remove drain plug and drain fluid. Remove oil pan and discard

gasket. Clean or replace filter screen as necessary. Tighten screen bolts to 71-97 INCH lbs. (8-11 N.m).

2. Install oil pan bolts. Tighten bolts to 44-71 INCH lbs. (5-8 N.m). On all models, install drain plug with NEW washer. Tighten plug to

29-40 ft. lbs. (39-54 N.m).

3. Install undercover and side cover. Add about 3 qts. of specified ATF through dipstick guide tube. DO NOT overfill. Run engine to

normal operating temperature and check fluid level.

ADJUSTMENTS

NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH

Combination neutral safety and back-up light switch is screwed into transaxle case. No adjustments are necessary.

SHIFT CONTROL CABLE

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove shift console. Place shift lever in Park. Remove shift lever knob and lock nut. Remove 4 shift

quadrant attaching screws.

2. Loosen shift cable adjuster nuts until they reach end of cable threads. See

Fig. 1

. Place shift lever in Park. Tighten lower adjustment

nut until it lightly touches "T" joint, then tighten upper adjustment nut to 80-97 INCH lbs. (9-11 N.m).

3. Lightly press selector push rod and make sure guide pin clearance is correct. See

Fig. 2

. Check guide pin clearance when shift lever is

in Neutral and Drive. Readjust shift cable as necessary.

4. Install 4 shift quadrant attaching screws, shift lever knob, lock nut and shift console. Connect negative battery cable.

Model

Transmission

Festiva

ATX/3HAT

NOTE:

Capacities given are approximate refill amounts that apply to overhaul situation. Correct fluid level
should be determined by mark on dipstick.

Application

Qts. (L)

ATX/3HAT

5.6 (5.3)

CAUTION:

DO NOT use any type of gasket sealer or RTV on oil pan gasket. DO NOT overtighten.

CAUTION:

After completing linkage adjustments, be sure neutral safety switch operates properly. With parking
brake and service brakes applied, try to start engine in each gear position. Engine must crank only
when gearshift lever is in Neutral and Park.

Fig. 1: Adjusting Shift Cable

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig. 2: Checking Guide Pin Clearances

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

INTERMEDIATE BAND ADJUSTMENT

1. Loosen adjuster bolt lock nut. See

Fig. 3

. Tighten adjuster bolt to 9-11 ft. lbs. (12-15 N.m). Back out adjuster bolt exacty 3 turns.

2. Holding adjuster bolt, tighten lock nut to 41-59 ft. lbs. (56-80 N.m).

NOTE:

Adjuster bolt threads are coated with Sealant (E1FZ-19562-A) at factory. Ensure sealer is still on bolt
after adjustment.