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Valve Body: Installation

  1. Install Valve Body Alignment Pins (T95L-70010-B and T95L-70010-C) into case. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Ensure new separator gasket is properly aligned. Install valve body to case, align manual valve with lever pin with manual valve.
  2. Install 4 bolts at location "A", 2 bolts at location "B" and one bolt at location "C" finger tight, to locate valve body into case. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Remove valve body alignment pins. Install remaining bolts finger tight, except filter screen bolt and 3-4 shift solenoid bolts.
  3. Tighten valve body bolts, starting from center bolts and working to outer edges. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install manual valve detent spring tighten bolt to specification.
  4. Install low-reverse servo cover, piston, spring and gasket. Tighten bolts in crisscross pattern to specification. Connect solenoid wires. Install wire loom guide and protector.
  5. Clean filter screen with solvent and install filter screen and "O" rings. Using a new gasket, install gasket and oil pan. Tighten oil pan bolts to specifications. Add 3 Qts. (2.8L) of Mercon ATF and start engine. Add fluid as necessary.
Fig 1: Control Valve Body Bolts Locations
G96F04208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Control Valve Body Bolts Tightening Sequence
G96H04209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.