Main Control Valve Body: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Loosen, but do not remove the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain. Once the fluid has drained, remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Loosening Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
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Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.

Fig 2: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
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Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Fluid Filter And Seal
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Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, gasket and magnet.

Fig 4: Inspecting Transmission Fluid Pan
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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 5: Disconnecting Bulkhead Inter Connector
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Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring.
1. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring bolt.
2. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring.
Fig 6: Removing Manual Control Valve Detent Lever Spring
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Remove the 24 valve body-to-case bolts.

Fig 7: Removing Valve Body-To-Case Bolts
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Remove the main control valve body and discard the pump outlet screen.

Fig 8: Removing Pump Outlet Screen
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