Car hydromechanical transmission Ford Escort 3

General information about the hydromechanical gearbox
On some Escort L, GL and Ghia models with LPA engine, except for the three-door station wagon, the convertible and later the Orion, the ATX (Automatic Transaxle)...

Features of the device
The hydromechanical transmission (Fig. 3.42) consists of a hydraulic transformer 1 with a planetary gear 3, two input shafts, a planetary gear of the gearbox 6, a band...

Removing the hydromechanical gearbox
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, as well as the connector block of the starter interlock switch connected to the selector cable. Set the selector lever to...

Installation of a hydromechanical gearbox
First of all, it is necessary to make sure that the torque converter is in the correct position: it should be adjacent to the gearbox at three points. Install the gasket...

Checking the hydromechanical transmission assembly
Before this check, make sure that the engine fuel and ignition systems are adjusted correctly, adjust them if necessary. The oil in the gearbox must be at operating...

Adjusting the starter interlock switch
This adjustment is performed with the gearbox removed from the vehicle and the valve box cover removed. Set the selector lever to the "N" position. Insert a ∅ 2.3 mm...

Testing of hydromechanical transmission
The purpose of this test is to detect clutch and band brake slippage, check engine power and torque converter operation. Before testing, the gearbox oil level and engine...

Test in motion
Set the selector lever to position "D". Lightly press the accelerator pedal, accelerating the vehicle. The shift from 1st to 2nd gear should occur at a speed below 30...

Possible malfunctions, their causes and methods of elimination

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