Shift Solenoids (SS): Removal

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All Solenoids

Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket and filter. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter - Raptor . Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter . Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel .
LPC (line pressure control) and TCC (torque converter clutch) Solenoids
1. Slide the plastic lock to the unlock position. While pressing the plastic tab, disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the internal wiring harness retainer.
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Remove and discard the bolts and remove the solenoid retaining plate.

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Remove the solenoid(s) from the main control valve body.
1. LPC solenoid (7G383)
2. TCC solenoid (7G136)
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Solenoids D and E
Remove the bolts and the shift solenoid retaining plate.

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If replacing more then one solenoid, number the solenoids and number the main control valve body solenoid ports to correspond to the solenoid.

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Remove and discard the shift solenoid retainer(s).

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1. Slide the solenoid(s) out of the main control valve body bore.
2. Rotate the solenoid(s) in a clockwise direction.
3. Slide the plastic lock to the unlock position. While pressing the plastic tab, disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the solenoid(s) from the main control valve body.
1. SSE (7J136)
2. SSD (7J136)
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Solenoids A, B, C, and F
Remove the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body .
Remove the bolts and the shift solenoid retaining plate.

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If replacing more then one solenoid, number the solenoids and number the main control valve body solenoid ports to correspond to the solenoid.

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Remove and discard the shift solenoid retainer(s).

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Slide the plastic lock to the unlock position. While pressing the plastic tab, disconnect the electrical connector(s).

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Remove the solenoid(s) from the main control valve body.
1. SSA (7J136)
2. SSF (7J136)
3. SSC (7J136)
4. SSB (7J136)

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