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Main Control Valve Body: Installation

    NOTE: If cleaning the main control assembly or inspecting the valves, refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY . If installing a new main control assembly, continue with this procedure.
    NOTE: Make sure that the manual lever pin (part of the TR sensor) is correctly installed in the manual valve.
  1. Install the solenoid body assembly onto the main control valve body. Install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Solenoid Body Assembly
      G06097133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the OSS and TR sensor wiring harnesses and install the new main control-to-transaxle case separator plate.
    Fig 2: Locating Main Control-To-Transaxle Case Separator Plate
    G06097132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Make sure that the manual lever pin (part of the TR sensor) is correctly installed in the manual valve.
    Fig 3: Locating Main Control Valve Body
    G06097136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the main control valve body.
    4. NOTE: Make sure not to pinch the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) or Transmission Range (TR) sensor wiring harnesses when installing the main control or damage to the sensors can occur.
    NOTE: Install the different length bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
  4. Install the main control valve body, the main control valve body nut and the 22 main control valve body bolts. Tighten in a crisscross pattern.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating Main Control Valve Body, Main Control Valve Body Nut And Main Control Valve Body Bolts
      G06097131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Route the OSS sensor wiring harness and connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06097072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06097012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the main control-to-main control cover grommet.
    Fig 7: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
    G06097011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Clean the main control cover sealing surface.
    Fig 8: Locating Main Control Cover Sealing Surface
    G06096992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.
    Fig 9: Applying Silicone To Main Control Sealing Surface Of Transaxle Case
    G06096993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the main control cover in place.
    Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover
    G06096994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: Inspect the main control-to-main control cover grommet to make sure that the seals is on the inside of the main control cover. Transmission fluid leak will occur.
    NOTE: Install the stud bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
  11. Tighten the 8 main control cover bolts and 5 stud bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 11: Locating Bolts, Stud Bolts And Main Control Cover
      G06096991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and transmission fluid cooler tube assembly in place and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 12: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Nuts
      G06376678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
    G06096997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the transmission fluid pan stud bolts.
    Fig 14: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06096990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
    Fig 15: Connecting Selector Lever Cable End To Manual Control Lever
    G06097030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the LH splash shield and the retainers.
    Fig 16: Locating Retainers And Splash Shields
    G06096985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
  18. Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.
  19. If a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy and solenoid body identification will need to be updated. For additional information, refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
  20. If a replacement transaxle assembly is being installed or a new solenoid body is installed, the PCM will have to be reflashed with a new solenoid body strategy and identification data file. For additional information, refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
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