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Main Control Valve Body: Removal

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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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING for E-series, or JACKING & LIFTING - F150 PICKUP .
  2. 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: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G04584256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.
    Fig 3: Removing Transmission Fluid Filter And Seal
    G03929644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, gasket and magnet.
    Fig 4: Identifying Pan Magnet
    G03888536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. 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 interconnector.
      Fig 5: Identifying Molded Lead Frame For Solenoids
      G03888595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. 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 Bolt
      G04016701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 24 valve body-to-case bolts.
    Fig 7: Locating Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G03882633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the main control valve body and discard the pump outlet screen.
    Fig 8: Identifying Pump Outlet Screen
    G03888559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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