Main Control Valve Body: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Marauder, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Main Control Valve Body - Disassembled View

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Fig 2: Main Control Valve Body - Disassembled View Legend

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Remove the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid and the shift solenoid.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the shift solenoid.
3. Remove the TCC solenoid.
Fig 3: Removing Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid
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Remove the two reinforcement plates.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the plates.
Fig 4: Removing Two Reinforcement Plates
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Remove the separator plate and discard the gaskets.

Fig 5: Removing Separator Plate
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NOTE: Note the location of the eight coasting booster valve shuttle balls for assembly.

Fig 6: Removing Eight Coasting Booster Valve Shuttle Balls

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Remove the eight coasting booster valve shuttle balls.
Remove the converter drain back valve and solenoid pressure supply screen.

Fig 7: Removing Converter Drain Back Valve And Solenoid Pressure Supply Screen
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Remove the main control valve body cover plate.
1. Remove the 13 bolts.
2. Remove the valve body cover plate and gasket.
Fig 8: Removing Main Control Valve Body Cover Plate
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