1989 T-bird AOD transmission

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Jul 11, 2019 | 07:28 PM

gironha

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1989 T-bird AOD transmission

So I have the tranny out of the car. Changing the front and rear seal and the dipstick tube seal.

My question is, Is there anything else I really should replace while I have it out?

Jul 11, 2019 | 09:02 PM

hanky

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You are going to change the fluid and filter Yes/no ?

Jul 11, 2019 | 11:18 PM

gironha

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That's already done. But the tranny doesn't need to be out of the car for that. I was thinking more of things that can only be done (or are a lot easier) if the tranny is out.

Jul 12, 2019 | 11:35 AM

Hayapower

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This is s known good trans, in your driven vehicle? Or a fresh install?

Jul 13, 2019 | 09:51 PM

gironha

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It is known good. Was just leaking. Small leak but I got tired of the drip, drip, drip.

Jul 13, 2019 | 11:26 PM

gironha

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So what is right torque on the pan bolts? Is it 5 or 7 ft/lbs ?

Last edited by gironha; Jul 14, 2019 at 12:39 AM. Reason: typo

Jul 14, 2019 | 09:01 AM

Hayapower

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The shift governor used to like to come loose on the AOD, but if was normal ops, no need for inspection.
10lbs is good..

Aug 5, 2019 | 02:31 AM

gironha

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When changing the rear seal I notice the trans output shaft moves laterally about 1/8 inch. Is that normal? I am thinking it shouldn't be moving at all.