Cooler Bypass Valve - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT: Installation

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1.

Install and lubricate a new cooler bypass valve O-ring seal.
Material

: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)

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2.

Install the cooler bypass valve and the bolts.
Torque

: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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3.

Inspect and lubricate the band seal and backing ring. Install a new band seal and backing ring if necessary.
1. 1.
  
  Backing ring (7J324).
1. 2.
  
  Seal (7D285).
  Material
  
  : Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

4.

Connect the transmission fluid cooler tube to the cooler bypass valve and install the bolt.
Torque

: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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5.

Inspect and lubricate the band seals and backing rings. Install new band seals and backing rings if necessary.
1. 1.
  
  Backing ring (7J324).
1. 2.
  
  Seal (7D285).
  Material
  
  : Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

6.

Connect the transmission fluid cooler supply and return tubes and install the bolt.
Torque

: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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7.

Check and fill the transmission fluid as necessary. REFER to: Transmission Fluid Level Check .