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Main Control: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector and the wiring harness fastener from the air cleaner assembly.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Electrical Connector & Wiring Harness Fastener
    GF0031636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the air cleaner outlet pipe.
    4. Fig 2: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    GF0031637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the engine breather from the air cleaner assembly.
    5. Fig 3: Locating Engine Breather
    GF0031638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly bracket bolt.
    6. Fig 4: Locating Air Cleaner Assembly Bracket Bolt
    GF0031639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Loosen the air cleaner outlet pipe clamp at the throttle body and remove the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe assembly.
    7. Fig 5: Locating Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe Clamp
    GF0031640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    8. Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    GF0031633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    9. Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    GF0031633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The coolant hoses do not need to be removed from the engine.
  9. Remove the coolant hoses from the transmission fluid filler tube and position aside.
    10. Fig 8: Identifying Coolant Hoses From Transmission Fluid Filler Tube
    GF0031641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The coolant hoses have been removed for clarity.
  10. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
    11. Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
    GF0031642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The coolant hoses have been removed for clarity.
  11. Remove the nut, rotate the transmission fluid filler tube counterclockwise 90 degrees and remove the transmission fluid filler tube.
    12. Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filler Tube
    GF0031643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Loosen the transmission fluid cooler tube fitting from the thermal bypass valve.
    13. Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Fitting From Thermal Bypass Valve
    GF0031644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bolt and the transmission fluid cooler tube.
    14. Fig 12: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bolt
    GF0031645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Inspect the transaxle case to make sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube seal and backing ring were removed with the transmission fluid cooler tube and are not stuck in the transaxle case. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seal or backing ring are stuck in the transaxle case, remove the seal and backing ring.
    15. Fig 13: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Seal
    GF0031646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.
    16. Fig 14: Identifying Transaxle Control Electrical Connector
    GF0031384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve straight up and position it aside.
    17. Fig 15: Removing Nuts & Pulling Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Straight Up
    GF0031647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Note the location of the of the stud bolts for assembly.
  17. Remove the 14 bolts and the main control cover.
    18. Fig 16: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts
    GF0031648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    1. Slide the lock over.
    2. Press the tab and disconnect the connector.
    19. Fig 17: Pressing Tab & Disconnecting Connector
    GF0031649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) and output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connectors.
    20. Fig 18: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) & Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connectors
    GF0031650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The solenoid body should be handled with care, damage to the solenoid body may occur.
    NOTE: Note the location of the different length bolts for assembly.
  20. Remove the 11 bolts and the solenoid body.
    21. Fig 19: Locating Solenoid Body Bolts
    GF0031651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not handle the solenoid body in the lead frame area or by the screens of the solenoid body filter or damage to the solenoid body can occur.
    CAUTION: Use care not to break the alignment tabs when installing the solenoid body filter. Damage to the transaxle will occur if the solenoid body is not correctly aligned.
  21. Remove the solenoid body filter assembly by pulling it straight up from the alignment tabs. Discard the filter.
    22. Fig 20: Identifying Solenoid Body Filter Assembly
    GF0031652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the 10 bolts, the TR sensor detent spring and the main control valve body.
    23. Fig 21: Locating Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    GF0031653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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