Line Pressure Test: Notes

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Item	Service Part Number	Description
1	7A010	Line pressure tap
2	7A010	Transmission fluid drain plug

NOTE: Carry out the Line Pressure Test prior to carrying out the Stall Speed Test. If the line pressure is low at stall, do not carry out the Stall Speed Test or further transmission damage may occur. Do not maintain WOT in any transmission range for more than 5 seconds.

NOTE: Do not mistake the transmission fluid drain plug for the line pressure tap plug or the transmission fluid will have to be refilled.

This test verifies the line pressure is within specification.

1.

Connect the transmission fluid pressure gauge to the line pressure tap.

2.

Start the engine and check the line pressure. Refer to the Pressure Chart to determine if the line pressure is within specification.