Main Control Valve Body - Disassembly & Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The main control is model-dependent.

Remove the lower control valve body.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the lower control valve body.
3. Remove the control valve body separator plate.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Control Valve Body Separator Plate
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: Note the location of the check balls prior to removal. If the check balls are not installed in their correct location shift problems will occur.
Remove the check balls.
1. Remove two small check balls.
2. Remove two large check balls.
  
  Fig 2: Remove Two Large Check Balls
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the control valves and springs from the lower main control valve body. Inspect the valves for nicks and burrs. If the valves are damaged the main control valve body will need to be replaced.

Fig 3: Removing Control Valves And Springs From Lower Main Control Valve Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the control valves and springs from the upper main control valve body. Inspect the valves for nicks and burrs. If the valves are damaged the main control valve body will need to be replaced.

Fig 4: Removing Control Valves And Springs From Upper Main Control Valve Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Inspect all valves, valve sleeves, valve bores for scores, nicks or burrs. Check all fluid passages for obstructions. Inspect all mating surfaces for burrs and scores.
Inspect all springs for distortion. Check all valves and plungers for free movement in their respective bores. All the components when dry must fall from their own weight in their respective bores.
Roll the valves on a flat surface to check for bent or out-of-round condition.