Main Control Valve Body: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts

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Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan

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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: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket And Magnet

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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.

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 interconnection.

Fig 5: Identifying Molded Lead Frame And Solenoids

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Remove the manual control valve detent lever bolt and spring.

Fig 6: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Spring & Bolt

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Remove the 23 valve body-to-case bolts and the EPC bracket bolt.

Fig 7: Locating 24 Main Control Valve Body Bolts

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Remove the main control valve body and discard the pump outlet screen.

Fig 8: Identifying Pump Outlet Screen

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