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Main Control Valve Body: Removal

  1. Drain the transmission fluid and remove the transmission fluid pan and filter. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
    2. CAUTION: Do not pull on the molded lead frame. This may cause damage to the connector ends. Carefully pry up on the locking tabs to disconnect the solenoids. Disconnect the molded lead frame from the solenoids.
    Fig 1: Identifying Molded Lead Frame For Solenoids
    G03888595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disconnect the molded lead frame from the solenoids.
    1. Disconnect the shift solenoid SSA and SSB.
    2. Disconnect the torque converter clutch (TCC).
    3. Disconnect the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid.
    4. Disconnect the bulkhead inter-connector.
  3. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring.
    Fig 2: Removing Manual Control Valve Detent Lever Spring
    G03882429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 24 valve body to case bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing 24 Valve Body To Case Bolts
    G03882430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the main control valve body and discard the pump outlet screen.
Fig 4: Identifying Pump Outlet Screen
G03888559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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