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Main Control Valve Body: Assembly

  1. Clean all components with a suitable solvent and use compressed air to dry all parts and clean the fluid passages. Perform the following before assembling:
    • Inspect the valves for damage or wear.
    • Check for worn or broken springs.
    2. NOTE: Do not compress the spring when measuring it with vernier calipers.
    Fig 1: Spring Specification Chart (1 Of 2)
    G01371880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Spring Specification Chart (2 Of 2)
    G01371881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 3: Spring Specification (1 Of 2)
    G01371882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 4: Spring Specification (2 Of 2)
    G01371883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 5: Identifying Spring Specification
    G01371884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Measure the free length of the pressure regulator spring, 1-2 shift valve spring, low reducing valve spring, the 3-4 shift spring, and the 2-3 timing valve spring. For spring specifications, use the following spring specification chart.
    • If not as specified, replace the spring.
  3. Install the (A) manual valve.
    Fig 6: Installing Manual Valve
    G01371885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the (C) solenoid reducing valve, (B) solenoid reducing valve spring, and the (A) spring retainer.
    Fig 7: Installing Solenoid Reducing Valve, Solenoid Reducing Valve Spring, And Spring Retainer
    G01371886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the (D) 3-4 shift valve spring, (C) 3-4 shift valve, (B) stop plug and the (A) stop pin.
    Fig 8: Installing 3-4 Shift Valve Spring, 3-4 Shift Valve, Stop Plug And Stop Pin
    G01371887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the (D) low reducing valve spring, (C) low reducing valve, (B) stop plug, and the (A) stop pin.
    Fig 9: Installing Low Reducing Valve Spring, Low Reducing Valve, Stop Plug, And Stop Pin
    G01371888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the (D) 1-2 shift valve spring, (C) 1-2 shift valve, (B) stop plug, and the (A) stop pin.
    Fig 10: Installing 1-2 Shift Valve Spring, 1-2 Shift Valve, Stop Plug, And Stop Pin
    G01371889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the pressure regulator valve.
    1. Install the pressure regulator valve.
    2. Install the pressure regulator valve spring.
    3. Install the pressure regulator spring seat.
    4. Install the pressure regulator sleeve.
    5. Install the pressure regulator plug.
    6. Install the roll pin.
    Fig 11: Installing Pressure Regulator Valve
    G01371890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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