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Main Control Valve Body: Removal

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 JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Drain the transmission fluid.
    Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
    G03985105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Clean the area around the solenoid body connector to prevent contamination.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Solenoid Electrical Connector
    G03948659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the solenoid body harness electrical connector.
  4. Disconnect the HO2S connector and remove the sensor wire retaining clip from the right side of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 3: Locating HO2S Connectors & Retainer
    G03997262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the HO2S connector from the front of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 4: Identifying HO2S Connector Retainer
    G03985194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect the gasket for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
    G03985106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
  7. Remove the transmission fluid filter
    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter And Screws
    G03985107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 4 screws attaching the reverse servo to the transmission case and remove the servo.
    Fig 7: Removing Screws
    G03948644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the screws and the solenoid body.
    Fig 8: Locating Solenoid Body Mounting Screws
    G03948643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the manual control valve detent spring.
    Fig 9: Identifying Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
    G03985127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the main control valve body bolts, main control valve body, separator plate and gasket.
    Fig 10: Removing Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G03948646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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