Shift Solenoids (SS): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the main control valve body.
- Remove the long bolts from the molded leadframe.
- Carefully separate the molded leadframe from the main control valve body assembly.
- If equipped, remove and discard the foam strip seal.
- Remove the solenoid bracket bolts and the solenoid bracket.
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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.
- If replacing more then one solenoid, number the solenoids and number the main control valve body solenoid ports to correspond to the solenoid.
- Pull the solenoid(s) out of the main control valve body.