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Main Control Valve Body: Installation

    NOTE: Make sure that the drive pin of the manual valve detent lever assembly engages the manual valve in the correct location prior to installing the bolts.
    Fig 1: Positioning Main Control Valve Body With Gasket
    G03241564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the main control valve body gasket and main control valve body using the two alignment bolts as a guide.
    2. NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.
    Fig 2: Loosing Install Main Control Valve Body Bolts (1 Of 2)
    G03241565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Loosely install the bolts.
    3. NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.
    Fig 3: Loosing Install Main Control Valve Body Bolts (2 Of 2)
    G03241566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosely install the bolts.
  4. Install the manual control valve detent lever spring.
    1. Position the manual control valve detent lever spring.
    2. Install the bolt.
      Fig 4: Installing Manual Control Valve Detent Lever Spring
      G03241567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 5: Main Control Valve Body Tightening Sequence
    G03241568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Inspect the lead frame for damage.
    • Using the special tool, check all lead frame solenoid connections. The gauge should fit tightly and not fall out after being inserted.
    • If the special tool passes through any lead frame connector pins or does not feel like it makes a good contact, install a new lead frame.
      Fig 6: Inspecting Lead Frame For Damage
      G03241569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the molded lead frame to the solenoids.
    • Connect the bulkhead inter-connector by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place.
    • Connect the EPC solenoid by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
    • Connect the TCC by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
    • Connect the shift solenoid SSA and SSB by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
      Fig 7: Connecting Molded Lead Frame To Solenoids
      G03241570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the transmission filter and pan. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
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