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Main Control Valve Body: Material

Fig 1: Materials
G01635084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.
NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The customer needs to be notified that they may experience slightly different upshifts (either soft or firm) and this is a temporary condition and will eventually return to normal operating condition.
NOTE: Clean the area around the connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.
NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
  2. With the vehicle in PARK, position on a hoist.
  3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 2: Removal Sequence Of Main Control Valve Body (1 Of 2)
    G01635085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 3: Removal Sequence Of Main Control Valve Body (2 Of 2)
    G01635086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Partially fill the transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL - WITHOUT TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN PLUG .

Item 22: Main Control Valve Body Installation Note 

  1. Install the special tools into the transmission case.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tools Into Transmission Case
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Item 19, 20 and 21: Main Control Valve Body Screws Installation Note 

  1. Using the special tools, install the main control valve body and loosely install the screws.
    1. Install the short screw.
    2. Install the screw with the larger head.
    3. Install the remaining screws.
      Fig 5: Installing Main Control Valve Body Screws
      G01635088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the special tools, and loosely install the screw.
    Fig 6: Removing Special Tools
    G01635089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
    Fig 7: Tightening Screws In Sequence
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Item 15: Reverse Servo Screws Installation Note 

  1. Install the reverse servo. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
    Fig 8: Installing Reverse Servo Screws Sequence
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Item 14: Solenoid Body O-rings 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 9: Installing New O-Ring Seals On Solenoid Body Connector
    G01635092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Items 11, 12 and 13: Solenoid Body and 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 10: Solenoid Body Screws Tightening Sequence
    G01635093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the solenoid body. Tighten the screws in sequence shown.

Item 10: Transmission Fluid Pan Filter Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.
    NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.
    Fig 11: Installing Seals To Transmission Fluid Filter
    G01635094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.

Item 7: Transmission Fluid Pan Installation Note 

  1. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
    Fig 12: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
    G01635095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 6: Transmission Fluid Pan Screws Installation Note 

  1. Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
    Fig 13: Tightening Transmission Fluid Pan Screws In A Crisscross Sequence
    G01635096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 5: Solenoid Body Harness Electrical Connector Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Damage will occur to the solenoid body assembly if the screw is tightened above 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 14: Connecting Connector
    G01635097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
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