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Main Control: Installation

  1. Inspect the bias spring to make sure it is positioned correctly in the transmission case.
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  2. NOTE: Before installing the main control assembly into the transmission case, verify the presence and orientation of the thermal bypass valve, pump adapter seal and center support feed tube seals. Also note that one or more of the center support feed tube seals may have remained in the main control assembly during removal and should be installed into the transmission case at this time.

    Verify the 3 center support feed tube seals are in place.

    1. Center support feed tube seal (7G199 Black)
    2. Center support feed tube seal (7G087 Green)
    3. Center support feed tube seal (7G084 Blue)
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  3. Verify the rubber adapter is in place.
    Fig 1: Locating Rubber Adapter
    G06170930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Coat the thermal bypass valve with petroleum jelly to hold it in place and install the thermal bypass valve into the transmission case.
    Fig 2: Locating Thermal Bypass
    G06127207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the main control assembly in place and loosely install the 11 bolts.
    1. Align the manual valve and control lever linkage.
      Fig 3: Locating Main Control Assembly Bolts
      G06127208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Tighten the main control bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration below.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Main Control Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06127209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If removed, install the bulkhead connector sleeve seals.
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  8. With the release tab down and unlocked, push the outer shell of the bulkhead connector sleeve into the transmission. Make sure the bulkhead connector sleeve is fully seated into the molded leadframe.
    Fig 5: Locating Bulkhead Connector Sleeve
    G06127194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Press up on the tab and lock the outer shell of the bulkhead connector sleeve in place. Make sure that the locking tab is securely locked.
    Fig 6: Identifying Bulkhead Connector
    G06127211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. NOTE: The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is indicated.

    If required, install a new transmission fluid filter.

    Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter
    G06127179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket can be reused if not damaged.

    Install a new transmission fluid pan gasket, if required.

    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket
    G06127146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the transmission fluid pan and tighten the transmission fluid pan bolts in a crisscross pattern.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolt
      G06127145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the transmission vehicle harness connector by pushing it in and twisting the outer shell to lock it in place.
    Fig 10: Locating Transmission Vehicle Harness Connector
    G06127188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Make sure the transmission fluid is at the correct level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL .
  15. NOTE: If an individual solenoid was replaced clear the adaptive strategy.

    Perform a ROAD TEST - ADAPTIVE DRIVE CYCLE  after the adaptive strategy is cleared. Refer to SHIFT POINT ROAD TEST .

  16. NOTE: If the main control assembly was replaced, perform the SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY DATA DOWNLOAD . Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .

    Perform a ROAD TEST - ADAPTIVE DRIVE CYCLE  after the Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download. Refer to SHIFT POINT ROAD TEST .

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