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Main Control Valve Body: Removal

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: Clean the area around the solenoid body connector contamination.
NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Drain the transmission fluid.
    Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
    G04691222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Clean the area around the solenoid body connector to prevent contamination.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Solenoid Electrical Connector
    G04691223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the solenoid body harness electrical connector.
  4. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connectors and retaining clip from the RH pan rail and then position the connectors aside.
    Fig 3: Locating HO2S Connectors
    G04691224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the HO2S connector from the front of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 4: Locating HO2S Connector
    G04691225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect the gasket for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
    Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolt
    G04691226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
  7. Remove the transmission fluid filter.
    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter And Screws
    G04691227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 4 screws attaching the reverse servo to the transmission case and remove the servo.
    Fig 7: Locating Reverse Servo
    G04691228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the screws and the solenoid body.
    Fig 8: Locating Solenoid Body Screws
    G04691229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the manual control valve detent spring.
    Fig 9: Locating Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
    G04691230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the main control valve body bolts and the main control valve body assembly.
    Fig 10: Locating Main Control Valve Body Assembly
    G04691231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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