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Main Control: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying MAF Sensor Connector
    GF0045810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the engine breather from the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly.
    4. Fig 2: Locating Engine Breather
    GF0031638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 2 ACL assembly bracket bolts.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the ACL outlet pipe clamp at the Throttle Body (TB) and remove the ACL and ACL outlet pipe assembly.
    6. Fig 4: Locating Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe Clamp
    GF0031640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    7. Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    GF0031633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    8. Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    GF0031633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position aside the coolant hoses from the transmission fluid filler tube.
    9. Fig 7: Identifying Coolant Hoses From Transmission Fluid Filler Tube
    GF0031641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Coolant hoses removed for clarity.
  9. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
    10. Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
    GF0031642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Coolant hoses removed for clarity.
  10. Remove the nut, rotate the transmission fluid filler tube counterclockwise 90 degrees and remove the transmission fluid filler tube.
    11. Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filler Tube
    GF0031643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Loosen the transmission fluid cooler tube fitting from the thermal bypass valve.
    12. Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Fitting From Thermal Bypass Valve
    GF0031644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler tube bolt and remove the transmission fluid cooler tube.
    13. Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bolt
    GF0031645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Inspect the transaxle case to make sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube seal and backing ring were removed with the transmission fluid cooler tube and are not stuck in the transaxle case. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seal or backing ring are stuck in the transaxle case, remove the seal and backing ring.
    14. Fig 12: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Seal
    GF0031646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector and remove the wiring harness fastener from the main control cover stud.
    15. Fig 13: Identifying Connector And Wiring Harness Fastener
    GF0045812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve straight up and position it aside.
    16. Fig 14: Removing Nuts & Pulling Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Straight Up
    GF0031647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Note the location of the of the studbolts for assembly.
  16. Remove the 14 bolts and the main control cover.
    17. Fig 15: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts
    GF0031648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    1. Slide the lock over.
    2. Press the tab and disconnect the connector.
    18. Fig 16: Pressing Tab & Disconnecting Connector
    GF0031649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) and Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connectors.
    19. Fig 17: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) & Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connectors
    GF0031650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Note the location of the different length bolts for assembly.
  19. Remove the 11 bolts and the solenoid body.
    20. Fig 18: Locating Solenoid Body Bolts
    GF0031651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not handle the solenoid body in the leadframe area or by the screens of the solenoid body filter or damage to the solenoid body may occur.
    NOTE: Use care not to break the alignment tabs when installing the solenoid body filter. Damage to the transaxle will occur if the solenoid body is not correctly aligned.
  20. Remove the solenoid body filter assembly by pulling it straight up from the alignment tabs. Discard the filter.
    21. Fig 19: Identifying Solenoid Body Filter Assembly
    GF0031652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the 10 bolts, the TR sensor detent spring and the main control valve body.
    22. Fig 20: Locating Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    GF0031653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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