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Removal and Installation

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: Clean the area around the solenoid body connector contamination.
NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Remove the parts in the order indicated in Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Main Control Valve Body Removal Sequence
    G03281490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure
  4. Fill the transmission to the correct level. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL - WITHOUT TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN PLUG .

Item 2: Solenoid Body Harness Electrical Connector Removal Note 

    NOTE: Clean the area around the solenoid body connector to prevent contamination.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Solenoid Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G03281491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Disconnect the solenoid body harness electrical connector.

Item 3: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Connector Retainer Removal Note 

  1. Disconnect the HO2S connector and remove the sensor wire retaining clip from the right side of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting HO2S Connector
    G03281492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the HO2S connector from the front of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 4: Removing HO2S Connector From Front Of Transmission Pan Rail
    G03281493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 20: Main Control Valve Body Installation Note 

  1. Install the special tools into the transmission case.
    Fig 5: Installing Special Tools Into Transmission Case
    G03281494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Items 17, 18 and 19: Main Control Valve Body Screws Installation Note 

  1. Using the special tools, install the main control valve body and loosely install the screws.
    1. Install the short screw.
    2. Install the screw with the larger head.
    3. Install the remaining screws.
    Fig 6: Installing Main Control Valve Body And Loosely Installing Screws
    G03281495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the special tools, and loosely install the screw.
    Fig 7: Removing Special Tools, And Loosely Installing Screw
    G03281496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
    Fig 8: Main Control Valve Body Tightening Sequence
    G03281497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 13: Reverse Servo Screws Installation Note 

  1. Install the reverse servo. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
    Fig 9: Installing Reverse Servo
    G03281498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 12: Solenoid Body O-Ring Seals Installation Note 

  1. Install new O -ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O -ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.
    Fig 10: Installing New O -Ring Seals On Solenoid Body Connector
    G03281499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Items 11, 10 and 9: Solenoid Body Screws and Solenoid Body Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If it is damaged, transmission leak may occur.
    Fig 11: Solenoid Body Tightening Sequence
    G03281500Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the solenoid body. Tighten the screws in sequence shown.

Item 8: Transmission Fluid Pan Filter Installation Note 

    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.
    Fig 12: Installing Transmission Fluid Filter
    G03281501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.

Item 5: Transmission Fluid Pan Installation Note 

  1. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
    Fig 13: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03281502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 4: Transmission Fluid Pan Screws Installation Note 

  1. Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
    Fig 14: Transmission Fluid Pan Tightening Sequence
    G03281503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 3: HO2S Connector Retainer Installation Note 

  1. Install the HO2S connector to the front of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 15: Installing HO2S Connector To Front Of Transmission Pan Rail
    G03281504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the HO2S connector and install the sensor wire retaining clip to the right side of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 16: Connecting HO2S Connector
    G03281505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 2: Solenoid Body Harness Electrical Connector Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Damage will occur to the solenoid body assembly if the screw is tightened above specification.
    NOTE: Always install new O-ring seals on the vehicle harness connector.
    NOTE: Clean the area around the connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.
    NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to lubricate the O -ring seals to aid in the installation process.
    Fig 17: Connecting Transmission Connector
    G03281506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
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