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Main Control Valve Body: Installation

    NOTE: Make sure that the drive pin of the manual valve detent lever assembly engages the manual valve in the correct location prior to installing the bolts.
  1. Position the main control valve body gasket and main control valve body using the 2 alignment bolts as a guide.
    2. Fig 1: Positioning Main Control Valve Body Gasket And Main Control Valve Body
    GF0003494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.
  2. Loosely install the 11 long main control valve body bolts.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Long Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G04584287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Lubricate the EPC solenoid O-rings with clean automatic transmission fluid.
  3. Position the EPC solenoid bracket and loosely install the bolt.
    4. Fig 3: Locating EPC Solenoid Bracket Bolt
    GF0003495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.
    • Loosely install the 12 short main control valve body bolts.
    5. Fig 4: Locating 12 Short Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G03882434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the manual control valve detent lever spring and loosely install the bolt.
    6. Fig 5: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Spring & Bolt
    G04584283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Tighten the main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    7. Fig 6: Main Control Valve Body Bolt Torque Sequence
    GF0003496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Inspect the molded lead frame for damage.
    • Using the special tool, check all the molded lead frame solenoid connections. The gauge should fit tightly and not fall out after being inserted.
    • If the special tool easily passes through any molded lead frame connector pins or does not feel like it makes a good contact, install a new molded lead frame.
    8. Fig 7: Locating Lead Frame Connector Pins
    G04584207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the molded lead frame to the solenoids.
    • Connect the bulkhead inter-connector by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place.
    • Connect the EPC solenoid by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
    • Connect the TCC by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
    • Connect the shift solenoid SSA and SSB by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
    9. Fig 8: Connecting Molded Lead Frame To Solenoids
    GF0003497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the transmission fluid pan and filter. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter .
    10. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  10. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
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