E 250 Van V8-6.9L DSL (1985)
Torque Converter: Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - AOD Service Tip/Manual Update
Article No. 85-11-9
TRANSMISSION - AUTOMATIC - AOD - SERVICE TIPS/SHOP MANUAL UPDATE FOR LOW MILEAGE OVERHAULS
FORD 1984-85 FORD, THUNDERBIRD, MUSTANG, LTD
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1984-85 MERCURY, COUGAR, CAPRI, MARQUIS, LINCOLN, MARK VII, CONTINENTAL
LIGHT TRUCK 1984-85 E & F SERIES, BRONCO
Figure 9REVERSE SUN GEAR & DRIVE SHELL
Contamination blocking the converter drainback valve could prevent proper lubrication and result in overheating and malfunction of various
transmission components. Any overheating will be indicated by heat stained blue surfaces on the forward sun gear, reverse sun gear and drive shell and
the planetary assembly. Refer to Figure 9.