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Main Control Valve Body: Disassembly

  1. Remove the manual valve.
    Fig 1: Removing Manual Valve
    G01390797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the solenoid valve body wiring cover
    Fig 2: Removing Solenoid Valve Body Bolts
    G01390798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the two solenoid valve body bolts and solenoid valve body.
  3. Remove and discard the solenoid valve body gasket.
    Fig 3: Removing Solenoid Valve Body Gasket
    G01390799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the three pressure tap plate bolts and the pressure tap plate.
    Fig 4: Removing Pressure Tap Plate Bolts
    G01390800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove and discard the pressure plate tap gasket.
    Fig 5: Removing Pressure Plate Tap Gasket
    G01390801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the control valve body to transfer plate bolts, and remove the manual valve detent spring assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Control Valve Body To Transfer Plate Bolts
    G01390802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the accumulator body-to-transfer plate bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Accumulator Body-To-Transfer Plate Bolts
    G01390803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Separate the accumulator body from the main control valve body.
    1. Remove the accumulator body assembly.
    2. Remove and discard the accumulator body separator gasket.
    3. Remove the accumulator body separator plate.
    4. Remove and discard the accumulator body separator gasket.
    5. Remove the main control valve body.
      Fig 8: Separating Accumulator Body From Main Control Valve Body
      G01390804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Separator the transfer plate from the main control valve body.
    1. Remove the main control valve body.
    2. Remove and discard the valve body.
    3. Remove the valve body separator plate.
    4. Remove and discard the valve body separator plate gasket.
    5. Remove the transfer plate.
      Fig 9: Separating Transfer Plate From Main Control Valve Body
      G01390805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the intermediate and overdrive accumulator valve plug retaining plate from the accumulator body assembly.
    Fig 10: Removing Intermediate And Overdrive Accumulator Valve Plug Retaining Plate
    G01390806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the intermediate and overdrive accumulator valve plug.
    Fig 11: Removing Intermediate And Overdrive Accumulator Valve Plug
    G01390807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove and discard the intermediate and overdrive accumulator plug seal.
    Fig 12: Removing Intermediate And Overdrive Accumulator Plug Seal
    G01390808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. CAUTION: Remove, note location and clean one valve at time to avoid incorrect installation
  13. As necessary, disassemble the parts of the accumulator body and main control valve body assemblies.
    • Lubricate and reassemble the parts as soon as possible to avoid accidental damage or incorrect installation.
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