Main Control Valve Body - Solenoid Body Check: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Inspect and test the shift solenoids. Go-PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT SOLENOIDS .
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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.
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.