However, a fluid change is a straightforward operation and for the specialist I spoke to, they carry the special Aisin fluid at £11/ litre. The specialist has confirmed that the design does not allow for the internal filter to be changed without a complete dismantling of the transmission. A post has already been made on this forum re what could be causing transmission clonks. Wear in the solenoid valves manifests as worsening gear shifts, clunks in the transmission etc. These boxes are fitted to loads of Mazdas, Fords, Volvos, Peugeots, etc so the service and repair guys are starting to see the reality of the these boxes as they age. The spares importers down in Sussex are busy supplying these spares to the overhaul shops. Talking to a reputable Automatic Transmission Specialist, these boxes are subject to significant wear problems for the internal solenoid valves, caused by wear debris. Mercedes Benz 722.OK, Citroen's take on the routine servicing for the Aisin TF-80 (SC) transmission is that it is sealed for life, no specified servicing requirements.5L40E - 5L50E Thrust Washers and Cushion Spring.ZF5HP19 Rear Wheel Drive Center Support.ZF4HP16 Automatic Rebuild Kit Announcement.Standard / Manual Transmission - Gear Box (6).BorgWarner Gear Transfer Case Parts (57).There might be some slight differences in the unit, for example the bell housing metal clad seal is different between the Ford Fusion and the 500 but the overall configuration is the same. Alfa Romeo's 159 Citroen's C4, C5, C6 and C8 (AM6) Land Rover's Freelander II and LR2 are also epuipeed with it. The Opel Vectra Zafira, and some non-US models of Saab, Lancia, Vauxhall and Peugeot vehicles are equipped with this unit too. Mazda 6S (AW6A-EL), CX7, CX MPV came supplied with this unit as the Volvo V60R, V70R, 80 and 90 Series.

Lincoln uses it in the MKZ and Zephyr the Milan, and Montego for Mercury Models. It was introduced in 2005 and used by Ford for the Five Hundred, Freestyle, Mondeo and Fusion. The TF-80SC is also know as the AF40 and AF4 depending on the vehicle manufacture and the the TF-81SC is also know as the AF21 and AW21. It replaced the 5 speed front wheel drive Jacto JF506E in some vehicle models. The Aisin Warner AW TF-80SC and TF-81SC is a 6 speed front wheel drive unit.

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