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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: Installing Control Valve Body
    G03888560Courtesy 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: Installing Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G03888561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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: Installing Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G03888562Courtesy 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: Identifying Manual Valve Detent Lever Spring
      G03929677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 5.
    Fig 5: Tightening Main Control Valve Body Bolts In Sequence
    G03882436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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: Checking Molded Lead Frame Connector Pins
      G03882360Courtesy 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: Identifying Molded Lead Frame For Solenoids
      G03888599Courtesy 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
    G03929646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install a new fluid filter and seal.
  9. Position the pan magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 9: Locating Pan Magnet In Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
  10. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    1. Position the transmission fluid pan gasket.
    2. Position the transmission fluid pan.
      Fig 10: Positioning Transmission Fluid Pan
      G03882578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.
    Fig 11: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G03888622Courtesy 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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