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Main Control Valve Body: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Loosen, but do not remove the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the transmission fluid to drain. Once the transmission fluid has drained, remove the bolts.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    GF0003474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.
    5. Fig 3: Removing Transmission Fluid Filter And Seal
    GF0003478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, gasket and magnet.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket And Magnet
    G03888536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
  6. 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 interconnection.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Molded Lead Frame And Solenoids
    G04584282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the manual control valve detent lever bolt and spring.
    8. Fig 6: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Spring & Bolt
    G04584283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 23 valve body-to-case bolts and the EPC bracket bolt.
    9. Fig 7: Locating 24 Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    GF0003493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the main control valve body and discard the pump outlet screen.
    10. Fig 8: Identifying Pump Outlet Screen
    G03888559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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