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Solenoid Body Assembly: Installation

  1. Install new O-ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.
    Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring Seals
    G03948653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If it is damaged, transmission leaks may occur.
  2. Install the solenoid body. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Identifying Screws Tightening Sequence
      G04008252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.
    NOTE: Make sure the fluid filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.
  3. Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filter Mounting Screws
      G03948630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
    G03948629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the screws in a crisscross pattern.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    6. 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.
  6. Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 5: Locating Transmission Solenoid Electrical Connector
      G03948659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the HO2S connector from the front of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 6: Identifying HO2S Connector Retainer
    G03985194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the HO2S connector and install the sensor wire retaining clip to the right side of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 7: Locating HO2S Connectors & Retainer
    G03997262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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