Shift Solenoids (SS): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

Remove the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body . Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) .

2.

Remove the long bolts from the molded leadframe.

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3.

Carefully separate the molded leadframe from the main control valve body assembly.

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4.

If equipped, remove and discard the foam strip seal.

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5.

Remove the solenoid bracket bolts and the solenoid bracket.

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6.

NOTE: A Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) is calibrated from the factory and are not all the same. To replace a Variable Force Solenoid (VFS), match the replacement solenoid nozzle color and the band number with the original solenoid or harsh/erratic shifts, harsh/soft engagement or damage to the transmission can occur.
1. 1.
  
  If replacing more then one solenoid, number the solenoids and number the main control valve body solenoid ports to correspond to the solenoid.
1. 2.
  
  Pull the solenoid(s) out of the main control valve body.

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