Product Description
Fits: CD4E, LA4A-EL
- Tooling:
- 73840-BTL
Worn bores in the Ford CD4E and Mazda LA4A-EL converter bypass lineup reduce TCC control and cooler flow. This results in bushing or planet failure, reduced converter clutch life from overheating and often results in codes 628/1744/1740. Slippage codes are often generated as the unit comes up to operating temperature. As the temperature rises, valve control becomes poor and excessive clearance creates excessive leakage of converter pressure.
Sonnax oversized bypass clutch control valve kit 73840-BK features a tightly toleranced sleeve and plunger valve to prevent leakage, and an oversized and improved design bypass clutch valve.
- Plunger valve and oversized bypass clutch valve have extended spools for better support and annular grooves to prevent wear due to side-loading
- Lubrication plugs increase lube and converter pressures by tapping into line pressure instead of depleting converter feed
- Plunger sleeve manufactured from highly wear-resistant aluminum
- Hardcoat anodized aluminum valves combat premature wear
Notes
This kit cannot address high line pressure in the PR balance circuit, which can break up parts and reduce flow into the converter/cooler circuits. For information on that repair, see part number 73840-RK.
Symptoms
- Code 628, 1744, 1740
- Reduced converter clutch life
- Planetary failure
- Bushing failure
- Loss of lube oil
Cause
Casting bore wear at the bypass clutch valve and plunger sleeve wear allow converter apply and release pressure to exhaust.
Correction
The Sonnax reamer restores the bypass clutch control bore while the OS valve re-establishes bore fit and extends life through additional spool support and annular grooves.
Contents
- Rivets (3)
- Bypass Clutch Valve
- Plunger Valve
- Bypass Clutch Sleeve
- Lubrication Plugs (4) 1 Extra
Valve Body Layout
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Ford CD4E Valve Body Layout
