Solenoid Body Assembly: Installation

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Install the new separator plate and the 2 separator bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Remove/Install Separator Plate Bolts
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Install the solenoid body onto the main control valve body. Install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Solenoid Body Assembly Bolts
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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.

Fig 3: View Of Main Control-To-Transaxle Case Separator Plate

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Position the OSS and TR sensor wiring harnesses aside and install the new main control-to-transaxle case separator plate.

NOTE: Make sure that the manual lever pin (part of the TR sensor) is correctly installed in the manual valve.

Fig 4: Locating Main Control Valve Body

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Install the main control.

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.

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 5: View Of Main Control Bolts And Nut
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Route the OSS sensor wiring harness and connect the electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating Output Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
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Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector
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Install the main control cover grommet.

Fig 8: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
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Clean the main control cover sealing surface.

Fig 9: Locating Sealant Applying Area On Main Control Cover
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Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.

Fig 10: View Of Sealant Applying Area On Transaxle Case
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Position the main control cover in place.

Fig 11: View Of Main Control Cover
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NOTE: Inspect the main control-to-main control cover grommet to make sure that the seal is on the inside of the main control cover or a transmission fluid leak will occur.

NOTE: Install the stud bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

Tighten the 8 main control cover bolts and 5 stud bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 12: Remove/Install Main Control Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts
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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 13: View Of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Tubes With Nuts
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Connect the transaxle vehicle harness electrical connector.

Fig 14: Locating Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
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Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the transmission fluid pan stud bolts.

Fig 15: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
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Install the LH splash shield and the retainers.

Fig 16: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainers
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Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
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.
Download a new solenoid body strategy to the PCM. For additional information, refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY in this service information.
Using the scan tool, select module programming and programmable parameters under the tool box icon and select transmission. Follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool.
There are fields to enter the solenoid body 7-digit identification and 13-digit strategy recorded from the solenoid body.

NOTE: If the solenoid body information is not correct, transaxle damage or driveability concerns can occur.

Enter the solenoid body identification and strategy.
The scan tool will verify that the numbers entered are valid and display a message if the information is not valid.

The scan tool checks to see if the file is present on the scan tool. If the file is present, the technician may proceed with downloading the file to the PCM. If the file is not present, the scan tool will need to be connected to the Professional Technician Society (PTS) server to download the file onto the scan tool.
Verify that the file is present on the scan tool. If the file is present, go to Step 26. If the file is not present, continue with this procedure.
Connect the scan tool to the PTS server.
The screen will display a progress bar when connecting to the network.
Follow the instructions on the network to download the strategy file to the scan tool.
The screen will display a progress bar when downloading the strategy file to the scan tool and display a message if it is downloaded successfully.
If the scan tool cannot connect to the PTS server, download the file from www.motorcraft.com.
If the scan tool cannot download a strategy from the web site, a partial strategy will automatically be downloaded.
Reconnect the scan tool to the vehicle.
Follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool.
If a new solenoid body was installed, compare the 7-digit identification and the 13-digit strategy fields from the solenoid body to the replacement solenoid body tag provided with the solenoid body service kit and place it over the existing identification tag.
The scan tool will automatically download the strategy file or partial strategy file to the PCM and will display a progress bar while downloading. The scan tool will display a message when it is finished downloading the data that states that the file was downloaded successfully.