Section 07-01C: Transmission, Automatic, 4R70W
1996 F-150 (4x2) (4x4) and Bronco Vehicles Equipped with 5.0L Engines Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

 
Fluid Capacity
Transmission TypeLitersQuarts
4R70W13.1113.91
1 Approximate capacity does not include auxiliary transmission fluid cooler.

 

Stall Speed Specifications
VehicleAxle RatioEngineConverterK FactorStall Speed (rpm)
Dia.7902 AssemblyMin.Max.
F-1503.08/3.31/3.555.0L12.00 In.F3UP-AB14021382524

 

Torque Converter End Play
New or RebuiltUsed
0.355-1.04mm
(0.014-0.041 Inch)		0.355-1.87mm
(0.014-0.074 Inch) Max.

NOTE: Transmission end play can be adjusted using one of the selective thrust washers available for service. After measuring the depth, install the required thrust washer.

Selective Snap Rings
ClutchSteelFrictionClearanceSelective Snapa Rings-Thickness
Forward Clutch5b51.27-2.38mm (0.050-0.094 Inch)0.060-0.064
0.074-0.078
0.088-0.092
0.102-0.106
Reverse Clutch341.02-1.52mm (0.040-0.060 Inch)0.060-0.064
0.074-0.078
0.088-0.092
0.102-0.106
Direct Clutch661.57-2.16mm (0.062-0.085 Inch)0.050-0.054
0.064-0.068
0.078-0.082
0.092-0.096
Intermediate Clutch4c4d41.73-42.59mm (1.643-1.677 Inch)0.067-0.071
0.077-0.081
0.087-0.091
0.097-0.101
a Selective steel plates for intermediate clutch.
b Plus a waved plate (installed next to piston).
c Includes selective steel plates.
d Must use four friction plates.

 

Selective Thrust Washers — No. 1
DepthThicknessColor Code
37.706-38.184mm
(1.1485-1.503 Inches)		1.270-1.372mm
(0.050-0.054 Inch)		Green
38.185-38.641mm
(1.504-1.521 Inches)		1.727-1.829mm
(0.068-0.072 Inch)		Yellow
38.642-39.073mm
(1.522-1.538 Inches)		2.159-2.261mm
(0.085-0.089 Inch)		Natural
39.074-39.505mm
(1.539-1.555 Inches)		2.591-2.692mm
(0.102-0.106 Inch)		Red
39.506-40.165mm
(1.556-1.581 Inches)		3.023-3.124mm
(0.119-0.123 Inch)		Blue

 

Band/Clutch Application Chart No. 601
GearOverdrive BandReverse BandForward ClutchDirect ClutchInterim Friction ClutchReverse ClutchInterim One-Way ClutchPlanetary One-Way Clutch
1st Gear
Manual Low		—AppliedApplied————Holding
2nd Gear
Manual Low		Applied—Applied—Applied—Holding—
1st Gear —
(D) (OVERDRIVE)		——Applied————Holding
2nd Gear —
(D) (OVERDRIVE)		——Applied—Applied—Holding—
3rd Gear —
(D) (OVERDRIVE)		——AppliedAppliedApplied———
4th Gear —
(D) (OVERDRIVE)		Applied——AppliedApplied———
Reverse (R)—Applied———Applied——

 

Torque Specifications
DescriptionNmLb-FtLb-In
Extension Housing Bolts24-3018-22—
Transmission Pan Retaining Bolts12-159-11—
Stator Support-to-Pump Body20-2615-19—
Main Control Bolts9-11—80-100
Converter-to-Flywheel Nuts27-4620-34—
Converter Drain Plug28-3021-23—
Converter Housing-to-Engine Bolts50-6837-50—
Fluid Cooler Lines-to-Case20-2615-19—
Front Pump-to-Case20-2615-19—
Shift Solenoid Bracket-to-Main Control9-11—80-100
Reinforcement Plates-to-Main Control9-11—80-100
Cover Plate-to-Main Control9-11—80-100
Separator Plate-to-Main Control9-11—80-100
Pressure Tap Plugs8-166-12—
Output Shaft Speed Sensor7-105-7—
Manual Lever-to-Shaft27-3920-29—
TR Sensor Bolts9-11—80-100
Fluid Cooler Fitting24-3118-23—
Extension Housing Speedometer Plug5-84-6—
EPC Solenoid Bracket9-11—80-100
Manual Valve Detent Lever Inner Nut27-3720-27—
Manual Control Valve Detent Lever Spring9-11—80-100