Main Control Valve Body-Solenoid Body Check: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean and inspect the solenoid body.
- Check the connector pins for corrosion and possible bent condition.
- If large amounts of contamination are present a new solenoid body will need to be installed.
- Remove O-ring and discard
- Install new O-ring and lubricate with petroleum jelly or equivalent.
NOTE:
Inspect and test the shift solenoids. Go To PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT SOLENOIDS .
NOTE:
The solenoid body cannot be disassembled to clean and inspect for contamination. Contamination is a major source of solenoid body failure. Install a new solenoid body anytime contamination is evident.