Symptoms:

  • Poor shift quality
  • Soft shifts
  • Low line rise
  • Erratic buzz
  • Premature clutch failure
  • Premature band failure
  • Low Reverse boost
  • Uncontrolled pressure in Reverse

Cause:

Regulator valve wear allows critical fluid loss that results in drivability concerns.

Correction:

Renew pressure regulator performance and revive line pressure control by installing Sonnax drop-in main pressure regulator valve.

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

Main Pressure Regulator Valve
Part No. 76948-09

Fits '96-later units.

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Vehicles with Ford 4R70E, 4R70W, 4R75E, 4R75W and AODE transmissions often have erratic line pressure, poor line rise and/or throttle-sensitive buzz. This can result in harsh or soft shifts and band/clutch failure as well as other drivability concerns. Worn pressure regulator valve spools allowing pressure escape are a common problem in these units. Installing Sonnax main pressure regulator valve 76948-09 restores normal line pressure operation in all ranges.

If bore is excessively worn, install Sonnax oversized pressure regulator and boost valve kit 76948-17K. Sonnax valve replaces both styles of OE valve found in '96-later units.

  • Hardcoat anodized aluminum valve combats premature wear
  • Annular grooves help center valve in bore to reduce side-loading
  • Drop-in Zip Valve™ parts install quickly and easily
Learn More About Zip Valve™ Drop-In Repairs

'91–'95 PR valve and '96-later PR valve designs are not interchangeable. For '91–'95 PR valve, see 76948-01.

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

Ford AODE, 4R70W, 4R75W, 4R70E, 4R75E Valve Body Layout
  • 4R70E, 4R70W, 4R75E, 4R75W, AODE Main Pressure Regulator Valve 76948-09
  • 4R70E, 4R70W, 4R75E, 4R75W, AODE Main Pressure Regulator Valve 76948-09
  • 4R70E, 4R70W, 4R75E, 4R75W, AODE Main Pressure Regulator Valve 76948-09 details

You need this if...

Vacuum testing at the port(s) indicated fails to hold the recommended minimum in-Hg, or if wear is visually detected.

4R70E, 4R70W, 4R75E, 4R75W, AODE Main Pressure Regulator Valve Vacuum Test Locations