Main Control Valve Body: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Main Control Valve Body - Disassembled View (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Main Control Valve Body - Disassembled View (2 Of 2)

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Remove the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid and the shift solenoid.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the shift solenoid.
3. Remove the TCC solenoid.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid And Shift Solenoid
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Remove the bolts and the 2 reinforcement plates.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Reinforcement Plates
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Remove the separator plate and discard the gaskets.

Fig 5: Identifying Separator Plate And Gaskets
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NOTE: Note the location of the 8 coasting booster valve shuttle balls for assembly.

Fig 6: Removing Coasting Booster Valve Shuttle Balls

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Remove the 8 coasting booster valve shuttle balls.
Remove the converter drain back valve and solenoid pressure supply screen.

Fig 7: Locating Converter Drain Back Valve & Solenoid Pressure Supply Screen
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Remove the main control valve body cover plate.
1. Remove the 13 bolts.
2. Remove the valve body cover plate and gasket.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Valve Body Cover Plate And Gasket
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