GF4EAT
GF4EAT
GF4EAT
June, 2003
INTRODUCTION
MAZDA GF4A-EL AND FORD GF4EAT
The Ford GF4EAT is currently found in the 1993 Probe equipped with the 2.5L engine. The Mazda version
designated GF4A-EL is found in the "626" equipped with 2.0L and 2.5L engines. It is a fully computer
controlled, four speed transaxle, and contains seven solenoids on the valve body. The seven solenoids provide
up and downshift cycles, lock-up control and apply feel, and line pressure control.
This manual contains the information necessary for electrical and mechanical diagnosis, as well as complete
disassembly and assembly procedures for repair and/or overhaul. This manual also provides the transaxle
specifications and a special service tool section showing the specialized tools required to service this unit.
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Assembly Procedure
Align the bearing cover with guide bolts as shown, and
press it in. Install and tighten the mounting bolts.
Tightening Torque
10.8-13.7 N·m (96-121 in.lb.)
ACCUM
ORIFICE
CHECK
VALVE
2-3 ACCUMULATOR
SPRING ASSEMBLY
LOWER
Install the accumulator orifice check valve, spring and ACCUMULATOR
lower accumulator seal as shown. SEAL
MAZDA/FORD GF4A-EL
SOLENOID AND TERMINAL I.D.
COMPLAINT: After overhaul, vehicles equipped with GF4A-EL may exhibit a pulsating sensation on
forward application, wrong gear starts, downshift's to 1st at higher speeds or no Reverse. The
CAUSE: The cause may be that the wire harness conduit, or protective coating, was removed and
solenoid harness connectors may now be attached to the wrong solenoid.
CORRECTION:Refer to Figure 1 for solenoid identification and location on the valve body, and the Mazda
part numbers. Refer to Figure 2 for wire color, harness and solenoid connector color and
terminal identification.
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
CONNECTOR
2-3 SHIFT
3-4 SHIFT
SOLENOID
SOLENOID
FU9A-21-1F3D
FU9A-21-1F4D
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Figure 1
GREEN GREEN
BLACK
YELLOW
BLACK
BLACK
HARNESS
CONNECTOR
1 2 3 4 5
BROWN
x
6 7 8 9 10 GREEN