Main Control Valve Body: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The valve body separator plate has a bonded gasket. Do not reuse. Discard the plate.

Fig 1: Removing Valve Body Separator Plate

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove and discard the valve body separator plate.
Remove the check balls.

Fig 2: Removing Check Balls
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NOTE: Refer to the disassembled view.

Disassemble the main control valve body only if cleaning is required.