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Removal and Installation

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CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.
NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.
NOTE: Clean the area around the solenoid body connector contamination.
NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to LIFTING .
  2. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 1: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03201714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure
  4. Fill the transmission to the correct level. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL - WITHOUT TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN PLUG  in this section.

Item 2: Solenoid Body Harness Electrical Connector Removal Note 

    NOTE: Clean the area around the solenoid body connector to prevent contamination.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Solenoid Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G03201715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Disconnect the solenoid body harness electrical connector.

Item 3: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Connector Retainer Removal Note 

  1. Disconnect the HO2S connector and remove the sensor wire retaining clip from the right side of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 3: Removing Sensor Wire Retaining Clip From Right Side Of Transmission Pan Rail
    G03201716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the HO2S connector from the front of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 4: Removing HO2S Connector From Front Of Transmission Pan Rail
    G03201717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 20: Main Control Valve Body Installation Note 

  1. Install the special tools into the transmission case.
    Fig 5: Installing Special Tool(s) Into Transmission Case
    G03201718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Items 17,18 and 19: Main Control Valve Body Screws Installation Note 

  1. Using the special tools, install the main control valve body and loosely install the screws.
    1. Install the short screw.
    2. Install the screw with the larger head.
    3. Install the remaining screws.
    Fig 6: Installing Main Control Valve Body
    G03201719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the special tools, and loosely install the screw.
    Fig 7: Installing Screws
    G03201720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
    Fig 8: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Screws
    G03201721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 13: Reverse Servo Screws Installation Note 

  1. Install the reverse servo. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
    Fig 9: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Reverse Servo Screws
    G03201722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 12: Solenoid Body O-Ring Seals Installation Note 

  1. Install new O-ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.
    Fig 10: Installing New O-Ring Seals On Solenoid Body Connector
    G03201723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Items 11, 10 and 9: Solenoid Body Screws and Solenoid Body Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If it is damaged, transmission leak may occur.
    Fig 11: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Solenoid Body Screws
    G03201724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the solenoid body. Tighten the screws in sequence shown.

Item 8: Transmission Fluid Pan Filter Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.
    NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.
    Fig 12: Lubricating Seals And Installing Transmission Fluid Filter
    G03201725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.

Item 5: Transmission Fluid Pan Installation Note 

  1. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
    Fig 13: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
    G03201726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 4: Transmission Fluid Pan Screws Installation Note 

  1. Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
    Fig 14: Tightening Transmission Fluid Pan Screws In Crisscross Sequence
    G03201727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 3: HO2S Connector Retainer Installation Note 

  1. Install the HO2S connector to the front of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 15: Installing HO2S Connector To Front Of Transmission Pan Rail
    G03201728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the HO2S connector and install the sensor wire retaining clip to the right side of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 16: Installing Sensor Wire Retaining Clip To Right Side Of Transmission Pan Rail
    G03201729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 2: Solenoid Body Harness Electrical Connector Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Damage will occur to the solenoid body assembly if the screw is tightened above specification.
    NOTE: Always install new O-ring seals on the vehicle harness connector.
    NOTE: Clean the area around the connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.
    NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to lubricate the O-ring seals to aid in the installation process.
    Fig 17: Installing New O-Ring Seals On Transmission Connector And Connect Connector
    G03201730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
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