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Main Control Valve Body: Disassembly

    NOTE: The valve body separator plate has a bonded gasket. Do not reuse. Discard the plate.
    Fig 1: Removing Valve Body Separator Plate
    G03422417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove and discard the valve body separator plate.
  2. Remove the pressure control limit relief valve and spring.
    Fig 2: Removing Pressure Control Limit Relief Valve And Spring
    G03422418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the check balls.
    Fig 3: Removing Check Balls
    G03422419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Refer to the Disassembled Views .
  5. Disassemble the main control valve body only if cleaning is required.