Main Control Valve Body: Removal

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.

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
If equipped, remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Drain Plug
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NOTE: Clean the area around connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Solenoid Body Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the solenoid body harness connector.

NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket

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Remove the 16 transmission fluid pan screws, fluid pan and gasket.
Remove the transmission fluid filter.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filter Mounting Screws
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Remove the solenoid body.

Fig 5: Locating Solenoid Body Mounting Screws
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Remove the reverse servo.

Fig 6: Removing Reverse Servo
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Remove the manual control valve detent spring.

Fig 7: Removing Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
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Remove the main control valve body.

Fig 8: Removing Main Control Valve Body
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