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Main Control Valve Body: Installation

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    NOTE: If cleaning the main control assembly or inspecting the valves, refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY  in this service information. If installing a new main control assembly, continue with this procedure.
    NOTE: Make sure that the manual lever pin (part of the TR  sensor) is correctly installed in the manual valve.
  1. Install the solenoid body assembly onto the main control valve body. Install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Locating Solenoid Body Assembly Bolts
      G07443957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the OSS  and TR  sensor wiring harnesses aside and install the new main control-to-transaxle case separator plate.
    Fig 2: View Of Main Control-To-Transaxle Case Separator Plate
    G07443958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Make sure that the manual lever pin (part of the TR  sensor) is correctly installed in the manual valve.
    Fig 3: Locating Main Control Valve Body
    G07443959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the main control valve body.
    4. NOTE: Make sure not to pinch the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) or Transmission Range (TR) sensor wiring harnesses when installing the main control or damage to the sensors can occur.
    NOTE: Install the different length bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
  4. Install the main control valve body, the main control valve body nut and the 22 main control valve body bolts. Tighten in a crisscross pattern.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 4: View Of Main Control Bolts And Nut
      G07443960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Route the OSS  sensor wiring harness and connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Output Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G07443961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the TR  sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector
    G07443962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the main control-to-main control cover grommet.
    Fig 7: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
    G07443963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Clean the main control cover sealing surface.
    Fig 8: Locating Sealant Applying Area On Main Control Cover
    G07443964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.
    Fig 9: View Of Sealant Applying Area On Transaxle Case
    G07443965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the main control cover in place.
    Fig 10: View Of Main Control Cover
    G07443966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: Inspect the main control-to-main control cover grommet to make sure that the seals is on the inside of the main control cover. Transmission fluid leak will occur.
    NOTE: Install the stud bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
  11. Tighten the 8 main control cover bolts and 5 stud bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 11: Remove/Install Main Control Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts
      G07443967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and transmission fluid cooler tube assembly in place and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 12: View Of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Tubes With Nuts
      G07443968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
    G07443969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the transmission fluid pan stud bolts.
    Fig 14: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G07443970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
    Fig 15: Connecting Selector Lever Cable End To Manual Control Lever
    G07443971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the LH splash shield and the retainers.
    Fig 16: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainers
    G07443972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
  18. Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.
  19. If a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy and solenoid body identification will need to be updated. For additional information, refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY  in this service information
  20. If a replacement transaxle assembly is being installed or a new solenoid body is installed, the PCM will have to be reflashed with a new solenoid body strategy and identification data file. For additional information, refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY  in this service information.
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