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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: Identifying Position Main Control Valve Body Gasket
    G02765461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the main control valve body gasket and main control valve body onto the transmission case using two of the retaining bolts as a guide.
    2. NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.
    Fig 2: Loosening Main Control Valve Body Bolts
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  2. Loosely install the main control valve body bolts.
    3. NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.
    Fig 3: Loosening Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G02765463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosely install the main control valve body bolts.
  4. Install the manual control valve detent lever spring.
    1. Position the manual control valve detent lever spring.
    2. Install the manual control valve detent lever bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing Manual Control Valve Detent Lever Bolt
    G02765464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 5: Tightening Main Control Valve Body Bolts
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  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
    G02765466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the molded lead frame to the solenoids.
    • Connect the bulkhead interconnector 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
    G02765467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: If the transmission is being repaired for a contamination related failure, use a new fluid filter and seal assembly. The fluid filter can be reused if no excessive contamination is present.
    Fig 8: Installing Fluid Filter And Seal
    G02765468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install a new fluid filter and seal.
  9. Position the pan magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 9: Identifying Position Pan Magnet Into Transmission Fluid Pan
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    10. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
    Fig 10: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
    G02765470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    1. Position the transmission fluid pan gasket.
    2. Position the transmission fluid pan.
  11. Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.
    Fig 11: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G02765471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Start by filling the transmission with 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid.
  12. Fill the transmission to the correct level with clean automatic transmission fluid.
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