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Main Control Valve Body: Installation

  1. Install the manual control valve.
    Fig 1: Installing Manual Control Valve
    G01390451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Inspect the solenoid valve body harness connector O-ring seal for damage. Install a new O-ring seal, if damaged, before installing the connector into the case.
    Fig 2: Pushing Solenoid Valve Body Harness Connector Into Case
    G01390452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Push the solenoid valve body harness connector into the case.
  3. Connect the manual valve link to the main control valve body.
    Fig 3: Connecting Manual Valve Link To Main Control Valve Body
    G01390453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the main control valve body and tighten the bolts in sequence as indicated.
    Fig 4: Installing Main Control Valve Body
    G01390454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the nut on the ball stud for the manual valve detent lever actuating rod assembly.
  6. Install the manual control lever.
    Fig 5: Installing Manual Control Lever
    G01390455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install and rotate the manual valve detent lever assembly to the neutral position.
    1. Low 1
    2. Low 2
    3. Drive
    4. Neutral
    5. Reverse
    6. Park
      Fig 6: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Assembly
      G01390456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install a new gasket on the main control cover.
    Fig 7: Installing New Gasket On Main Control Cover
    G01390457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the main control cover, and tighten the bolts in sequence as shown.
    Fig 8: Installing Main Control Cover
    G01390458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 9: Installing Splash Shield
    G01390459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the LH front wheel.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Install the shift cable and bracket.
    Fig 10: Installing Shift Cable And Bracket
    G01390460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the shift cable.
    Fig 11: Connecting Shift Cable
    G01390461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: Before installing the vent tube hose, clean out any obstructions in the hose using low air pressure
    Fig 12: Installing Vent Tube Hose
    G01390462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the vent tube hose to the fitting on the main control cover.
  16. Connect the transaxle harness connector, and the TR sensor connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Transaxle Harness Connector
    G01390463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the intake tube and air cleaner cover.
    Fig 14: Installing Intake Tube And Air Cleaner Cover
    G01390464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the breather tube and mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
    Fig 15: Connecting Breather Tube And Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
    G01390465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    19. NOTE: Before installing the battery tray check the vent tube hose for any obstructions, kinks, or incorrect routing position
  19. Install the battery tray and battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    20. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 160 km (100 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
  20. Connect the battery cables.
  21. Check the transmission fluid, add fluid as necessary using MERCON ® Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting MERCON® specification.
  22. Start the engine and move the transaxle range selector lever through all gear positions. Refill as necessary.
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