E4OD 4R100 Vac Interactive
2017-09-28
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Ford E40D, 4R100
©2017 Sonnax Industries, Inc. E4OD-4R100_VacTestGuide 09-26-17
800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com Page 1
TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to with an arrow.
Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts noted for replacement.
Lower Control Body • 4R100 Non-PTO Shown
NOTE: Worm tracks and test locations same for ‘96-’98 E40D.
Worm tracks and test locations different for ‘89-’95 E40D.
Worm tracks slightly different for PTO 4R100, test locations are the same.
Engagement Control Valve
• Delayed Forward & Reverse engagement
• Burnt Forward clutch
• Burnt Direct clutch
1-2 Manual
Transition Valve
• Burnt intermediate band
• Manual low gear bind-up
Drive 2 Valve
• Reverse complaints
Upper Control Body • 4R100 Non-PTO Shown
NOTE: Worm tracks and test locations same for ‘96-’98 E40D.
Worm tracks and test locations different for ‘89-’95 E40D.
Worm tracks slightly different for PTO 4R100, test locations are the same.
4-3-2 Timing Valve & Control
Valve Shift Timing Plunger
• Manual low concerns
1-2 Shift Valve
• No 2nd gear
• 1-2 Shift Complaints
Test: Flip casting over
and test at this orice.
Seal this side of casting
with foam mat.
3-4 Shift Valve &
4-3-2 Timing Valve
• 3-4 Shift complaints
• Burnt Direct clutch
• Manual low concerns
2-3 Shift Valve
• 2-3 Shift complaints
• Burnt Direct clutch
Solenoid Regulator
Valve
• 2nd or 3rd Gear starts
• Reduced lube oil from the
center support
• TCC cycling or slip
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
36947-14K
Requires F-36947-TL14 & VB-FIX
Coast Clutch Shift Valve
• Burnt coast clutch
Low/Reverse Modulator Valve
Plunger & Sleeve
• Burnt Low/Reverse clutch • No engine braking
• Low pressure at Low/Reverse clutch
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
36947-06K Note: Check for wear at
inside diameter of sleeve.
Low/Reverse Modulator &
Low/Reverse Modulator Valves
• Burnt Low/Reverse clutch
• Low pressure at Low/Reverse clutch
• No engine braking
Note: Seal port
on opposite side.

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Accumulator Control Body • 4R100 Non-PTO Shown
For specic vacuum test information, refer to individual part instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
20
25
15
0
10
5
30
VACUUM
TEST
Direct Clutch
Accumulator
Regulator Valve
• No 2nd • Soft shifts
• Premature clutch failure
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
36948-13K
Direct Clutch
Accumulator Plunger
• No 2nd • Soft shifts
• Premature clutch failure
Overdrive Clutch
Accumulator Plunger
• No 4th • Soft Shifts
• Premature clutch failure
Line Pressure
Modulator Valve
• 1-2 Harsh
• Harsh shifts
• Soft shifts
Replace with
Sonnax Part No.
36948-19 Requires 36948-TL
Intermediate Clutch
Accumulator Plunger
• No 3rd • Soft Shifts
• Premature clutch failure
Line Pressure
Modulator Valve
& Sleeve
• 1-2 Soft • 2-3 Soft
• Intermitent harsh shifts
• Low EPC pressure
• Low line rise
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
36948-03K .331" dia.
36948-05K .372" dia.
96948-01K .427" dia.
96948-05K .500" dia.
Intermediate Clutch
Accummulator Regulator Valve
• No 3rd • Soft Shifts • Premature clutch failure
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
36948-13K
Overdrive Clutch
Accumulator Regulator Valve
• No 4th • Soft Shifts
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
36948-09K
Note: Seal port
on opposite side.

Ford E40D, 4R100
©2017 Sonnax Industries, Inc. E4OD-4R100_VacTestGuide 09-26-17
800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com Page 3
TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed
to with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts noted for replacement.
For specic vacuum test information, refer to individual part instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
Pump Body • E4OD Shown
NOTE: Test ports on 4R100 slighlty different.
20
25
15
0
10
5
30
VACUUM
TEST
Main Regulator Valve
• Code 62, 628, 1744
• Engine stall or engagement in Reverse
• Engine stumble on engagement in Reverse
• High line pressure
• Overheated converter
Replace with Sonnax Part Nos.
36424-04K Line-to-Lube Pressure Regulator Valve
36424-16K Oversized Line-to-Lube Pressure Regulator Valve Kit
Requires F-36424-TL16C & VB-FIX
Note: Test ports on opposite
side while sealing this side
against foam pad.
Note: 4R100 has air
bleed here that will
need to be sealed.
Main Regulator Valve & Sleeve
• Delayed Reverse • Low line rise • Soft shifts
Replace with Sonnax Part Nos.
36424-01K Boost Valve Kit (with O-rings)
36424-03K Boost Valve Kit (without O-rings)
Converter Clutch Control Valve
• No lockup • TCC always applied
• Lockup shudder • TCC cycling
Replace with Sonnax Part Nos.
36424-08K TCC Control Plunger Valve Kit (4R100 PWM Only)
36424-15K Oversized TCC Control Valve (4R100 PWM Only)
Requires F-36424-TL15C & VB-FIX
Note: Seal holes
on opposite side.
NOTE:
4R100 Port is
different. Must seal
indicated air bleed
when testing
these ports.
Converter Regulator Valve
• Excess converter pressure
• Internal converter damage
• Low converter & converter clutch apply pressure
Replace with Sonnax Part Nos.
36424-11K Oversized Converter Regulator Valve Kit
Requires F-36424-TL11C & VB-FIX

Ford E40D, 4R100
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TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED
OE Exploded View
Lower Control Body
4R100 Non - PTO Shown
NOTE: E4OD is the same.
201
202 203*
208*
207*
204
206
205*
* E4OD Different
Upper Control Body
4R100 Non - PTO Shown
NOTE: E4OD Worm tracks and valves vary slightly.
Upper Control Valve Body Descriptions >
I.D. No. Description
201 2-3 Shift Valve
202 3-4 Shift Valve
203*
Low/Reverse Modulator Valve (Inboard)
Low/Reverse Modulator Valve (Center)
Low/Reverse Modulator Valve Plunger
& Sleeve (Outboard)
204 Manual Control Valve
205* Solenoid Regulator Valve
206 Coast Clutch Shift Valve
207*
4-3-2 Timing Valve (Inboard)
Control Valve Shift Timing Plunger
(Outboard)
208* Drive 2 Valve (Inboard)
1-2 Shift Valve (Outboard)
< Lower Control Valve Body Descriptions
I.D. No. Description
101 Engagement Control Valve
102 1-2 Manual Transition Valve
102
101

Ford E40D, 4R100
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402
403A
403B
403C
401
OE Exploded View
<
Accumulator Control
Body Descriptions
I.D. No. Description
301
Direct Clutch Accumulator
Regulator Valve (Inboard)
Direct Clutch Accumulator
Plunger (Outboard)
302
Overdrive Clutch Accumulator
Regulator Valve (Inboard)
Overdrive Clutch Accumulator
Plunger (Outboard)
303
Intermediate Clutch Accumulator
Regulator Valve (Inboard)
Intermediate Clutch Accumulator
Plunger (Outboard)
304
Line Pressure Modulator Valve
(Inboard)
Line Pressure Modulator Plunger
Valve & Sleeve (Outboard)
304
303
302301
Pump Body Descriptions >
I.D. No. Description
401
Main Regulator Valve (Inboard)
Main Regulator Valve & Sleeve
(Outboard)
402 Converter Regulator Valve
403A E4OD Converter Clutch Control
Valve
403B 4R100 Non-PWM Converter
Clutch Control Valve
403C
4R100 PWM Converter Clutch
Control Valve (Inboard)
Converter Clutch Control Plunger
Valve & Sleeve (Outboard)
Accumulator Control Body
4R100 Non - PTO Shown
Pump Body
E4OD Pump Body Shown