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Main Control Valve Body: Removal

NOTE: The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Underbody Cover & Screws
    G06257240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06263932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transaxle and position the tubes aside.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes At Transaxle & Position Tubes Aside
    G06263944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove and discard the transmission fluid pan bolts and remove the pan.
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G06263945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the sealer off the fluid pan.
    NOTE: When removing the sealer, use care not to damage the sealing surfaces.
    Fig 5: Locating Fluid Pan Sealer
    G06263946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the wire harness from the solenoids.
    1. Remove the wire harness from the clamps.
      • Disconnect the 8 solenoid connectors and the 2 speed sensor connectors.
    Fig 6: Locating Solenoid Connectors & Speed Sensor Connectors
    G06263947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 2 speed sensor wires from the solenoid clamp.
    Fig 7: Locating Speed Sensor Wires From Solenoid Clamp
    G06263948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the bolt and the lock plate and pull out the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
    G06263949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 2 bolts, suction cover and gasket.
    Fig 9: Identifying Suction Cover Gasket & Bolts
    G06263950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 6 main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown below.
    Fig 10: Identifying Main Control Valve Body Bolts In Sequence
    G06263951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the main control valve body.
    NOTE: Be careful when removing the main control valve body, the manual control lever will fall out of its bore. Also, once all the bolts are removed, the main control valve body will fall out of the transaxle.
    Fig 11: Locating Main Control Valve Body
    G06263952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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