Shift Solenoids (SS): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the main control. Refer to MAIN CONTROL .
Remove the 6 long bolts from the molded leadframe.

Fig 1: Locating Molded Leadframe Bolts
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Carefully separate the molded leadframe from the main control assembly.
1. Molded leadframe.
2. Main control.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Molded Leadframe From Main Control Assembly
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Remove the 8 solenoid bracket bolts and the solenoid bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Solenoid Bracket Bolts
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NOTE: A VFS is calibrated from the factory and are not all the same. To replace a 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.

If replacing more then 1 solenoid, number the solenoids and number the main control solenoid ports to correspond to the solenoid. Pull the solenoid(s) out of the main control valve body.

Fig 4: Locating Mark On Main Control Valve Body Solenoids
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