Removal and Installation: Notes

CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.

NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The customer needs to be notified that they may experience slightly different upshifts (either soft or firm) and this is a temporary condition and will eventually return to normal operating condition.

NOTE: Clean the area around connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.

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

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 1: Main Control Valve Body Removal Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Partially fill the transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL - WITHOUT TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN PLUG .