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Main Control Valve Body: Installation

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    NOTE: Make sure that the drive pin of the manual valve detent lever assembly engages the manual valve in the correct location prior to installing the bolts.
    Fig 1: Positioning Main Control Valve Body Gasket And Main Control Valve Body
    G01966092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the main control valve body gasket and main control valve body using the two alignment bolts as a guide.
    2. NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.
    Fig 2: Installing Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G01966093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Loosely install the bolts.
    3. NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.
    Fig 3: Installing Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G01966094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosely install the bolts.
  4. Install the manual control valve detent lever spring.
    1. Position the manual control valve detent lever spring.
    2. Install the bolt.
      Fig 4: Installing Manual Control Valve Detent Lever Spring
      G01966095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 5.
    Fig 5: Main Control Valve Body Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G01966096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Inspect the lead frame for damage.
    • Using the special tool, check all lead frame solenoid connections. The gauge should fit tightly and not fall out after being inserted.
    • If the special tool passes through any lead frame connector pins or does not feel like it makes a good contact, install a new lead frame.
      Fig 6: Inspecting Lead Frame For Damage
      G01966097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the molded lead frame to the solenoids.
    • Connect the bulkhead inter-connector by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place.
    • Connect the EPC solenoid by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
    • Connect the TCC by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
    • Connect the shift solenoid SSA and SSB by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
      Fig 7: Connecting Molded Lead Frame To Solenoids
      G01966098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the transmission filter and pan. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
    Fig 8: Installing Transmission Filter And Pan
    G01966099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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