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Removal and Installation

  1. With the vehicle in PARK, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Remove the parts in the order indicated in Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Solenoid Body Assembly Removal Sequence
    G03281519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  4. Fill the transmission to the correct level. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL - WITHOUT TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN PLUG .
  5. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .

Item 2: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector Removal Note 

  1. Disconnect the HO2S connector and remove the sensor wire retaining clip from the right side of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting HO2S Connector
    G03281520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 3: HO2S Electrical Connector Retainer Removal Note 

  1. Remove the HO2S connector from the front of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 3: Removing HO2S Connector From Front Of Transmission Pan Rail
    G03281521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 13: Solenoid Body O-Ring Seals Installation Note 

  1. Install new O -ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O -ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.
    Fig 4: Installing New O -Ring Seals On Solenoid Body Connector
    G03281522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Items 10 and 11: Solenoid Body Screws Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If it is damaged, transmission leak may occur.
    Fig 5: Solenoid Body Tightening Sequence
    G03281523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the solenoid body. Tighten the screws in sequence shown.

Item 6: Transmission Fluid Pan Installation Note 

  1. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
    Fig 6: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03281524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 5: Transmission Fluid Pan Screws Installation Note 

  1. Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
    Fig 7: Tightening Screws In Crisscross Sequence
    G03281525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 4: Solenoid Body Harness Electrical Connector Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Damage will occur to the solenoid body assembly if the screw is tightened above the specification.
    NOTE: Always install new O-ring seals on vehicle harness connector.
    NOTE: Clean the area around connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.
    NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to lubricate the O -ring seals to aid in the installation process.
    Fig 8: Connecting Transmission Connector
    G03281526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.

Item 3: HO2S Electrical Connector Retainer Installation Note 

  1. Install the HO2S connector from the front of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 9: Installing HO2S Connector From Front Of Transmission Pan Rail
    G03281527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 2: HO2S Electrical Connector Installation Note 

  1. Connect the HO2S connector and install the sensor wire retaining clip to the right side of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 10: Connecting HO2S Connector
    G03281528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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