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Main Control Valve Body: Removal

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  1. Drain 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.
  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.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Molded Lead Frame From Solenoids
      G01966088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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
      G01966089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 24 valve body-to-case bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing 24 Valve Body-To-Case Bolts
    G01966090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the main control valve body and discard the pump outlet screen.
    Fig 4: Removing Main Control Valve Body
    G01966091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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