Symptoms:

  • Erratic shift timing
  • Oil leaks

Cause:

Leaking valve end plugs in pre mid-'83 units, or worn 3-4 shift valve and sleeve in mid-'83 and later units.

Correction:

Replace worn, leaking valve end plugs with Sonnax drop-in O-ringed end plugs. Manufactured from high-quality aluminum, these end plugs are resistant to wear.

4R70E, 4R70W, 4R75E, 4R75W, AOD, AODE

O-Ringed End Plug Kit
Part No. 76999-MED

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Vehicles with Ford AOD transmissions often have shift timing complaints due to governor or accumulator oil circuit leakage caused by leaking valve end plugs in the valve body. Most AOD valve assemblies are designed with an end plug to help retain the lineup and seal the circuitry. As these end plugs wear, circuit oil is lost and affects shift timing. Installing Sonnax O-ringed end plug kit 76999-MED can eliminate this excess leakage.

Replacement plugs are included for the following valve applications: 1-2 shift, 2-3 shift and 3-4 shift (plug or sleeve).

  • Plugs have been manufactured from high-quality aluminum designed to resist wear
  • O-Ring on the O.D. prevents leakage between the plug and the valve body
  • Plugs have a standard 8-32 UNC threaded hole for assistance in installation and removal
  • O-Ringed plugs are more durable than knurling the O.D. of the original plug
  • Drop-in Zip Valve™ parts install quickly and easily
Learn More About Zip Valve™ Drop-In Repairs
  • End Plugs (3) Medium
  • O-Rings (6) 3 Extra

Sonnax valve body layouts provide a detailed overview of individual units making it quick and easy to determine what’s available for the specific valve body you’re working on. See all Sonnax valve body layouts.

Ford AOD Valve Body Layout

Ford AOD Valve Body Layout

Ford AODE, 4R70W, 4R75W, 4R70E, 4R75E Valve Body Layout

Ford AODE, 4R70W, 4R75W, 4R70E, 4R75E Valve Body Layout
  • 4R70E, 4R70W, 4R75E, 4R75W, AOD, AODE O-Ringed End Plug Kit 76999-MED
  • 4R70E, 4R70W, 4R75E, 4R75W, AOD, AODE O-Ringed End Plug Kit 76999-MED
  • 4R70E, 4R70W, 4R75E, 4R75W, AOD, AODE O-Ringed End Plug Kit 76999-MED