Solenoid Body Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty and 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the manual valve.

Fig 1: Locating Manual Valve
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Remove and discard the bulkhead connector O-ring seal.

Fig 2: Locating Solenoid Body Electrical Connector O-Ring Seal
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Remove the main control valve body wiring harness.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Lift the tab and twist and push the bulkhead connector through the solenoid body.
- Remove the solenoid body wiring harness.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Main Control Valve Body Bolts And Connectors
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NOTE: Mark the location of each solenoid for correct installation.

Fig 4: Locating Shift Solenoid Retaining E-Clips And Solenoids

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Remove the shift solenoid retaining E clips and remove the solenoids.
Remove the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor by lifting the tab and rotating counterclockwise.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor
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Note the location and length of each bolt. Remove the 4 bolts and remove the top half of the main control valve body.

Fig 6: Locating Main Control Valve Body Bolts
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NOTE: The backing plate gasket should not be cleaned or reused.

Fig 7: Locating Backing Plate Gasket

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Remove and discard the backing plate gasket.
Remove the backing plate-to-case bolts, backing plate and discard the backing plate gasket. Clean and inspect the components.

Fig 8: Locating Backing Plate-To-Case Bolts
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