Shift Solenoids (SS): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the transmission fluid pan. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan .
- Disconnect the solenoid electrical connector(s) for the solenoid(s) being serviced.
- For solenoid identification. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body .
- Remove the solenoid bracket bolts and the solenoid bracket.
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NOTE: Solenoids are calibrated from the factory and are not all the same. To replace a solenoid, match the replacement solenoid type (normally high/normally low) 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.
- Remove the solenoid(s) from the solenoid body.