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GENERAL INFORMATION
AW4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The AW4 is a 4speed, electronically controlled
automatic transmission (Fig. 1).
The running gear consists of an oil pump, plane-
tary gear sets, clutch and brake units, hydraulic
accumulators, a valve body with electrical solenoids,
and a transmission control module (TCM). Cables are
used to provide shift and throttle pressure control
information. A park/neutral position switch permits
engine starting in the Park and Neutral ranges only.
The valve body solenoids are controlled by signals
from the transmission control module (TCM). Signal
sequence is determined by inputs from various sen-
sors to the TCM. Fig. 2 Transmission Identification
Fourth gear is an 0.75:1 ratio overdrive range.
First, second, third and reverse gear are conventional RECOMMENDED FLUID CAPACITY
ranges. Third gear ratio is 1:1. A separate planetary Recommended and preferred fluid for the AW4
gear set provides overdrive operation in fourth gear. transmission is Mopar Dexron IIE/Mercon.
Mopar Dexron II can be used but only in emer-
TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION gency situations where Mercon fluid is not available.
The transmission I.D. plate is attached to the case Approximate refill capacity for the AW4 is 8.0
(Fig. 2). The plate contains the transmission serial liters (16.9 pints).
and model numbers. Refer to the information on this
plate when ordering service parts. EFFECTS OF INCORRECT FLUID LEVEL
A low fluid level allows the pump to take in air
along with the fluid. Air in the fluid will cause fluid
pressures to be low and develop slower than normal.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The switch is mounted on the brake pedal bracket
and signals the transmission control module when
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS the pedal is pressed or released.
The AW4 is electronically controlled in 1, 2, 3 and
D ranges. Controls consist of the transmission control TORQUE CONVERTER
module (TCM), valve body solenoids and various sen- A three element torque converter is used for all
sors. The sensors monitor vehicle speed, throttle applications. The converter contains an impeller, sta-
opening, shift lever position and brake pedal applica- tor, and turbine.
tion. The AW4 converters are all equipped with a con-
verter clutch mechanism. The clutch consists of a
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) sliding clutch piston, clutch springs and the clutch
The module determines shift and converter clutch disc material (Fig. 4). The clutch provides optimum
engagement timing based on signals from sensors. torque transfer and economy when engaged.
The valve body solenoids are activated, or deacti-
vated accordingly.
The TCM has a self diagnostic program. Compo-
nent and circuitry malfunctions can be diagnosed
with the DRB scan tool. Once a malfunction is noted
and stored in control module memory, it is retained
even after the problem has been corrected. To cancel
a stored malfunction, disconnect and reconnect the
Trans. fuse in the module harness.
TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY SOLENOIDS
The solenoids are mounted on the valve body and
operated by the TCM. The solenoids control operation
of the converter clutch and shift valves in response to
input signals from the module.
SENSORS
Sensors include:
throttle position sensor (TPS)
transmission speed sensor
vehicle speed sensor
park/neutral position switch
brake switch Fig. 4 Torque Converter (With Clutch)
The throttle position sensor is mounted on the The clutch disc is attached to the converter front
throttle body. It electronically determines throttle cover. The clutch piston and clutch springs are
position and relays this information to the transmis- attached to the turbine hub. The springs dampen
sion control module to determine shift points and engine firing impulses and loads during the initial
converter clutch engagement. phase of converter clutch engagement.
The transmission speed sensor consists of a rotor Clutch engagement is controlled by transmission
and magnet on the transmission output shaft and a valve body solenoid number three and by the con-
switch in the extension housing or adapter. The sen- verter clutch relay valve. The solenoid channels line
sor switch is activated each time the rotor and mag- pressure to the clutch through the relay valve at
net complete one revolution. Sensor signals are sent clutch engagement speeds.
to the transmission control module. Torque converter clutch engagement occurs in sec-
The park/neutral position switch is mounted on the ond gear in 12 position; third gear in 3 position and
valve body manual shaft. The switch signals shift third and fourth gear in D position.
linkage and manual valve position to the transmis-
sion control module through an interconnecting har- FOURTH GEAR OVERDRIVE COMPONENTS
ness. The switch prevents engine starting in all gears The overdrive system consists of the input shaft,
other than Park or Neutral. oneway clutch, planetary sun gear, ring gear, plan-
The brake switch is in circuit with the torque con- etary carrier, overdrive clutch and overdrive brake
verter clutch solenoid. The switch disengages the (Fig. 5). The overdrive elements are controlled and
converter clutch whenever the brakes are applied.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
Fig. 22 Accumulators
Fig. 21 Accumulator Control Valve
ACCUMULATORS
Four accumulators are used to cushion clutch and
brake application. The accumulators (Fig. 22), consist
of spring loaded pistons. The pistons dampen the ini-
tial surge of apply pressure to provide smooth
engagement during shifts.
Control pressure from the accumulator control
valve is continuously applied to the back pressure
side of the accumulator pistons. This pressure plus
spring tension holds the pistons down. As line pres-
sure from the shift valves enters the opposite end of
the piston bore, control pressure and spring tension
momentarily delay application of full line pressure to
cushion engagement. The accumulators are all
located in the transmission case (Fig. 22).
TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY SOLENOIDS
Three solenoids are used (Fig. 23). The No. 1 and 2
solenoids control shift valve operation by applying or
releasing line pressure. The signal to apply or release
pressure is provided by the transmission control
module. Fig. 23 Transmission Valve Body Solenoids
The No. 3 solenoid controls operation of the torque
converter clutch. The solenoid operates in response to When the No. 1 and 2 solenoids are activated, the
signals from the transmission control module. solenoid plunger is moved off its seat opening the
drain port to release line pressure. When either sole-
noid is deactivated, the plunger closes the drain port.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
The No. 3 solenoid operates in reverse. When the COOLER SERVICE
solenoid is deactivated, the solenoid plunger is moved The main cooler (and radiator) and the auxiliary
off its seat opening the drain port to release line cooler can be removed for service or access to other
pressure. When the solenoid is activated, the plunger components. Auxiliary cooler removal requires that
closes the drain port. the front bumper and radiator support be removed
for access to the cooler lines and attaching bracket.
TRANSMISSION COOLER
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK
MAIN COOLER MECHANISM
The transmission main cooler is located in the The Brake Transmission Shifter/Ignition Interlock
radiator. The main cooler can be flushed when neces- (BTSI), is a cable and solenoid operated system. It
sary, however, the cooler is not a repairable compo- interconnects the automatic transmission floor
nent. If the cooler is damaged, plugged, or leaking, mounted shifter to the steering column ignition
the radiator will have to be replaced. switch (Fig. 25). The system locks the shifter into the
AUXILIARY COOLER PARK position. The Interlock system is engaged
The auxiliary cooler is mounted in front of the whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
radiator at the driver side of the vehicle (Fig. 24). ACCESSORY position. An additional electrically acti-
The cooler can be flushed when necessary, while vated feature will prevent shifting out of the PARK
mounted in the vehicle. The cooler can also be position unless the brake pedal is depressed at least
removed for access, repair, or replacement as needed. one-half an inch. A magnetic holding device in line
The main and auxiliary coolers should both be with the park/brake interlock cable is energized
flushed whenever a transmission or converter clutch when the ignition is in the RUN position. When the
malfunction generates sludge, debris, or particles of key is in the RUN position and the brake pedal is
clutch friction material. depressed, the shifter is unlocked and will move into
any position. The interlock system also prevents the
ignition switch from being turned to the LOCK or
Fig. 53 Transmission Valve Body Bolt Locations Fig. 55 Removing/Installing Check Ball And Spring
Fig. 119 Removing Rear Planetary, Second Brake Fig. 121 Checking Rear Bushing Inside Diameter
Drum And Output Shaft
Fig. 120 Removing/Installing Bearing And Race Fig. 122 Checking FirstReverse Brake Piston
Assembly Operation
(58) Check first/reverse brake piston operation
with compressed air (Fig. 122). Piston should move
smoothly and not bind or stick. If piston operation is
incorrect, case or piston may require replacement.
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(59) Compress piston return springs with Tool (63) Remove No. 1 first/reverse brake piston with
7539 and remove piston snap ring (Fig. 123). Piston Puller 7543 (Fig. 125). Slip tool under piston
and lift tool and piston out of case.
Fig. 128 Aligning Second Brake Drum And Clutch (20) Install second brake piston sleeve (Fig. 132).
Pack Teeth Sleeve lip faces up and toward case front as shown.
(21) Install second brake drum gasket.
(19) Check firstreverse brake pack clearance with (22) Install park lock pawl, spring and pin
feeler gauge (Fig. 131). Clearance should be 0.70 (Fig. 133).
1.20 mm (0.028 0.047 in.). If clearance is incorrect, (23) Install the manual valve shift assembly.
planetary assembly, thrust bearing or snap ring is (24) Connect park lock rod to manual valve shift
not properly seated in case. Remove and reinstall sector (Fig. 134).
components if necessary.
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 132 Second Brake Piston Sleeve Installation Fig. 134 Park Lock Rod Installation
(25) Position park lock rod bracket on case and (27) Install No. 1 oneway clutch (Fig. 137). Short
tighten bracket attaching bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.) flanged side of clutch faces up and toward case front.
torque (Fig. 135). (28) Install second brake pack (Fig. 138). Install
(26) Verify park lock operation. Move shift sector disc then plate. Continue installation sequence until
to Park position. Park pawl should be firmly engaged five discs and five plates are installed.
(locked) in planetary ring gear (Fig. 136).
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 140 Installing Sun Gear And Input Drum Fig. 142 Supporting Output Shaft
Fig. 175 Aligning Manual Valve, Shift Sector And Fig. 177 Connecting Valve Body Solenoid Wires
Detent Spring
Fig. 180 Installing Spacer And Speedometer Drive Fig. 182 Installing Transmission Speed Sensor
Gear (100) Mount park/neutral position switch on man-
(95) Install adapter housing on transmission. ual valve shaft and tighten switch adjusting bolt just
Tighten adapter bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque. enough to keep switch from moving (Fig. 184).
(96) Install transmission speed sensor (Fig. 182). (101) Install park/neutral position switch tabbed
Tighten sensor bolt to 7.4 Nm (65 in. lbs.) torque washer and retaining nut (Fig. 184). Tighten nut to
and connect sensor wire harness connector. 6.9 Nm (61 in. lbs.) torque, but do not bend any of
(97) Install converter housing (Fig. 183). Tighten the washer tabs against the nut at this time.
12 mm diameter housing bolts to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.) (102) Align park/neutral position switch standard
torque. Tighten 10 mm diameter housing bolts to 34 line with groove or flat on manual shaft (Fig. 184).
Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque. (103) Tighten park/neutral position switch adjust-
(98) Install transmission shift lever on manual ing bolt to 13 Nm (9 ft. lbs.) torque.
valve shaft. Do not install lever attaching nut at this (104) Install transmission shift lever on manual
time. valve shaft. Tighten lever attaching nut to 16 Nm
(99) Move transmission shift lever fully rearward. (12 ft. lbs.) torque.
Then move lever two detent positions forward. (105) Install retaining clamp for wire harness and
throttle cable (Fig. 185).
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 183 Installing Converter Housing Fig. 185 Installing Cable/Harness Clamps
(1) Check operation of oneway clutch in clutch (b) Install a suitable threaded bolt/rod into oil
drum (Fig. 192). Hold drum and turn planetary shaft pump for use in mounting Miller Tool C-3339 dial
clockwise and counterclockwise. Shaft should turn indicator components securely.
clockwise freely but lock when turned counterclock- (c) Mount dial indicator on the bolt/rod and posi-
wise. Replace oneway clutch if necessary. tion the dial indicator squarely on the clutch pis-
(2) Remove overdrive clutch from planetary gear ton.
(Fig. 193). (d) Apply compressed air through clutch feed
(3) Measure stroke length of overdrive clutch pis- hole in oil pump and note piston stroke length.
ton as follows: Stroke length should be 1.85 2.15 mm (0.0728
(a) Mount oil pump on torque converter. Then 0.0846 in.).
mount clutch on oil pump (Fig. 194).
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
ASSEMBLY (3) Install oneway clutch into the outer race (Fig.
(1) Install thrust washer in planetary gear (Fig. 210). Be sure flanged side of clutch is facing upward.
209). Grooved side of washer faces up and (4) Install clutch retaining plate and snap ring in
toward front. planetary gear.
(2) Install clutch race into planetary gear. (5) Coat planetary race with petroleum jelly and
install it on planetary gear. Outside diameter of race
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 208 Checking Planetary Bushing Fig. 210 Assembling OneWay Clutch And Race
Fig. 209 Install Planetary Thrust Washer Fig. 211 Install Ring Gear Bearing And Race
should be 41.8 mm (1.646 in.); inside diameter is 27.1 (9) Lubricate new clutch piston Orings with
mm (1.067 in.). Mopar Door Ease, or RuGlyde. Then install rings
(6) Install hub in planetary ring gear and install on clutch piston and install piston in clutch drum.
snap ring. (10) Install piston return springs in clutch piston
(7) Coat race and bearing with petroleum jelly and (Fig. 212).
install in planetary ring gear (Fig. 211). (11) Install piston snap ring. Compress piston
(8) Verify bearing/race size. Outside diameter of return springs with Tool 7538 and shop press (Fig.
race is 47.8 mm (1.882 in.) and inside diameter is 213).
24.2 mm (0.953 in.). Outside diameter of bearing is (12) Install overdrive clutch pack in drum. Install
46.8 mm (1.843 in.) and inside diameter is 26 mm steel plate first, then a disc (Fig. 214). Continue
(1.024 in.). installation sequence until required number of discs
and plates have been installed.
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 216 Installing Clutch Drum Bearing And Race Fig. 218 Removing Support Thrust Bearing And
Assembly Races
(2) Apply compressed air through support feed
hole and observe brake piston movement (Fig. 217).
Piston should move smoothly and not bind or stick. If
operation is incorrect, replace piston and support.
Fig. 223 Checking Piston Return Spring Length Fig. 225 Installing Support Thrust Bearing And
Races
(8) Verify brake piston operation. Use same proce-
dure described at beginning of disassembly. Piston
should operate smoothly and not bind or stick.
DIRECT CLUTCH
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove direct clutch from forward clutch (Fig.
226).
Fig. 232 Removing Direct Clutch Piston Fig. 234 Testing Piston Check Ball Seating
(12) Remove and discard clutch piston Orings. (16) Measure inside diameter of clutch drum bush-
(13) Measure clutch disc thickness. Minimum ing. Inside diameter should be no more than 53.97
allowable thickness is 1.84 mm (0.0724 in). Replace mm (2.1248 in.). Replace drum if bushing inside
clutch pack if any disc is below minimum thickness. diameter is greater than specified.
(14) Measure free length of piston return springs
with springs in retainer (Fig. 233). Length should be ASSEMBLY
21.32 mm (0.839 in.). Replace return springs if not (1) Lubricate and install replacement Orings on
within specification. clutch piston (Fig. 235).
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove output shaft from gear assembly
(Fig. 275).
(2) Remove and discard shaft seal ring (Fig. 276).
(3) Remove brake pack from planetary gear
(Fig. 277).
(4) Remove planetary gear from ring gear
(Fig. 278).
CLEANING AND INSPECTION (10) Lock shift cable by pressing cable adjuster
clamp down until it snaps into place.
TRANSMISSION PARTS CLEANING AND (11) Lower vehicle and check engine starting.
INSPECTION Engine should start only in Park and Neutral.
Clean the transmission components with solvent
and dry them with compressed air only. Do not use
shop towels or rags.
Blow compressed air through all oil feed passages
and channels to be sure they are clear. Inspect the
transmission components for wear and damage.
Replace components that are damaged or worn
beyond the limits specified in the individual overhaul
procedures.
Replace all Orings, gaskets and seals. These com-
ponents are not reusable. Also replace any snap ring
that is distorted or damaged.
During overhaul assembly operations, lubricate the
transmission components with Mopar Mercon auto-
matic transmission fluid or petroleum jelly as indi-
cated. Petroleum jelly should be used to prelubricate
thrust bearings, washers and races. It can also be
used to hold parts in position during assembly.
Soak replacement clutch and brake pack
components in transmission fluid for at least 30
minutes before installation.
SPECIAL TOOLS
AW-4
C-4960 Micrometer
C-3293-SP Gauge