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Main Control Valve Body: Installation

  1. Install the special tools into the transmission case.
    Fig 1: Installing Special Tools Into Transmission Case
    G03948647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tools, install the main control valve body and loosely install the screws.
    Fig 2: Installing Main Control Valve Body
    G03948648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the special tools and loosely install the screw.
    Fig 3: Removing Special Tools
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  4. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown in Fig 4.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Tightening Screws In Sequence
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  5. Install the manual control valve detent spring.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 5: Installing Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
      G03948651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the reverse servo. Tighten the screws in 2 stages, in the sequence shown in Fig 6.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 6: Installing Reverse Servo
      G03948652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install new O-ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.
    Fig 7: Identifying O-Ring Seals
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    8. 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.
  8. Install the solenoid body. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 8.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 8: Identifying Screw Tightening Sequence
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    9. CAUTION: Damage may occur to fluid filter seals if they are not lubricated with clean automatic transmission fluid.
    NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.
  9. Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Installing Transmission Fluid Filter
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    10. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
    Fig 10: Installing Fluid Pan Gasket On Pan
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  10. Install the fluid pan gasket on the pan.
  11. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
    Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
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  12. Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 12: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
      G03948629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. CAUTION: Damage will occur to the solenoid body assembly if the screw is tightened above specification.
    NOTE: Always install new O-ring seals on vehicle harness connector.
    NOTE: Clean the area around 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.
  13. Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 13: Locating Transmission Solenoid Electrical Connector
      G03948659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Fill the transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL - AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT .
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