AXODE, AX4S Valve Body Identification
Valve Body Xpress
Part Number Chart
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| F081 (Warranty Only) | AXODE, '91 |
| F082 (Warranty Only) | AXODE, '92 |
| F083 (Warranty Only) | AX4S, '93-'98 (Casting F4 with Tan Lockup Solenoid) |
| F084 (Warranty Only) | AX4S, '97-'98 (Casting F4 with Blue Lockup Solenoid) |
| F085 (Warranty Only) | AX4S, '98-'03 (Casting XF or YF) |
AXODE Identification
The '91 valve body has a square lockup solenoid. The '92 valve body has a round, PWM-type TCC solenoid.
| '91 | '92 |
|---|---|
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AX4S Identification
Casting Number Identification
The red arrow indicates the rough forging number location. If it is XF or YF, order F085.Lockup Solenoid Indentification
The lockup solenoids have different resistance and can damage the trans axle processor if they are not matched correctly.
Beginning in 1997 with Lincoln and midway through 1998 on other models, the lockup solenoid changes from tan to blue. The blue lockup solenoid has approximately 14 Ohms of resistance, as opposed to 3 Ohms of resistance on the lockup solenoids of earlier units. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND checking the color of ALL lockup solenoids from '97-later before ordering.
The blue arrow indicates the lockup solenoid location.
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