Main Control Valve Body: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Main Control Valve Body

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Fig 2: Identifying Main Control Valve Body Components

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Remove the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid and the shift solenoid.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the shift solenoid.
3. Remove the TCC solenoid.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid And Shift Solenoid
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Remove the two reinforcement plates.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the plates.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Plates
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Remove the separator plate and discard the gaskets.

Fig 5: Identifying Separator Plate And Gaskets
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NOTE: Note the location of the eight coasting booster valve shuttle balls for assembly.

Fig 6: Removing Eight Coasting Booster Valve Shuttle Balls

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Remove the eight coasting booster valve shuttle balls.
Remove the converter drain back valve and solenoid pressure supply screen.

Fig 7: Identifying Converter Drain Back Valve And Solenoid Pressure Supply Screen
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Remove the main control valve body cover plate.
1. Remove the 13 bolts.
2. Remove the valve body cover plate and gasket.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Valve Body Cover Plate And Gasket
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