Main Control Valve Body - PREMAIN: Disassembly

NOTE: Each valve should slide in and out of its bore under its own weight. When a valve will not slide out under its own weight, depending on the valve, push it out with a wire or place the valve body open-side down and lightly tap it with a soft hammer. Never scratch or damage a valve bore. Do not drop the valves or use a valve that has been damaged. Before assembling the valve body, be certain that all valves are clean and lubricated with Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON.

Remove the (A) stop pin, (B) stop plug, (C) 2-3 shift valve, and the (D) bypass valve spring.

Fig 1: Removing Stop Pin, Stop Plug, 2-3 Shift Valve, And Bypass Valve Spring
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Remove the (A) stop pin, (B) stop plug, (C) bypass valve, and the (D) 2-3 shift valve spring.

Fig 2: Removing Stop Pin, Stop Plug, Bypass Valve, And 2-3 Shift Valve Spring
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Remove the (A) spring retainer, (B) converter relief valve spring, and the (C) converter relief valve.

Fig 3: Removing Spring Retainer, Converter Relief Valve Spring, And Converter Relief Valve
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Remove the (A) stop pin, (B) stop plug, (C) TCC control valve, and the (D) TCC control valve spring.

Fig 4: Removing Stop Pin, Stop Plug, TCC Control Valve, And TCC Control Valve Spring
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