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Main Control Valve Body: Installation

  1. Install the Valve Body Aligners into the transmission case.
    Fig 1: Installing Special Tools Into Transmission Case
    G06395645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the Valve Body Aligners, install the lower main control valve body and loosely install the screws.
    1. Install the short screw.
    2. Install the screw with the larger head.
    3. Install the remaining screws.
      Fig 2: Installing Lower Main Control Valve Body
      G06395646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the Valve Body Aligners and loosely install one screw.
    Fig 3: Locating Valve Body Aligners
    G06395647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Tightening Screws In Sequence
      G06395648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the manual valve detent spring and screw.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 5: Locating Manual Valve Detent Spring And Screw
      G06395649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the reverse servo and the 4 screws. Tighten the screws in sequence in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
      Fig 6: Identifying Reverse Servo Screws
      G06395650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install new O-ring seals on the transmission control solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with automatic transmission fluid.
    Fig 7: Identifying O-Ring Seals
    G06395651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If damaged, a transmission leak may occur.
  8. Install the transmission control solenoid body. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 8: Identifying Screws Tightening Sequence
      G06395652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Lubricate the transmission fluid pan filter seals with automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.
    NOTE: Make sure that the transmission fluid pan filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.
  9. Lubricate the transmission fluid pan filter seals and install the transmission fluid filter.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter Nuts
      G06395612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the transmission fluid pan gasket should be reused.
    Fig 10: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan With Gasket
    G06395616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the transmission fluid pan gasket on the transmission fluid pan.
  11. Install the transmission fluid pan and tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
      Fig 11: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket
      G06395611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the transmission fluid pan drain plug.
    • Install a new transmission fluid pan drain plug gasket onto the transmission fluid pan drain plug.
    • Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
      Fig 12: Locating Drain Plug
      G06395608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the HO2S  connector to the front of the transmission fluid pan rail.
    Fig 13: Identifying HO2S Connector Retainer
    G06395610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the HO2S  connector and install the sensor wire retaining clip to the RH side of the transmission fluid pan rail.
    Fig 14: Locating HO2S Connectors & Retainer
    G06395609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: Damage will occur to the transmission vehicle harness connector if the screw is tightened above specification.
    NOTE: Always install new O-ring seals on the transmission vehicle harness connector.
    NOTE: Clean the area around the connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.
    NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to lubricate the O-ring seals to aid in the installation process.
  15. Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission vehicle harness connector and connect the connector.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 15: Locating Transmission Vehicle Harness Connector
      G06395636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Hold the transmission fluid pan drain plug with a wrench and remove the transmission fluid pan drain plug (short hex).
    Fig 16: Identifying Small (Center) Fluid Level Indicating Plug
    G06395553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the Transmission Fluid Fill Tool into the pan.
    Fig 17: Identifying Special Tool
    G06395554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    18. NOTE: Prior to filling the Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector with transmission fluid, make sure that the canister is clean.
    Fig 18: Identifying Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector
    G06127158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Fill the Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector with automatic transmission fluid.
  19. Hang the Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector under the vehicle. Position it upright and close to the transmission.
    Fig 19: Identifying Special Tool
    G06395569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Connect the Transmission Fluid Fill Tool and the Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector.
    • Connect the open end of the fluid hose from the Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector to the Transmission Fluid Fill Tool at the bottom of the transmission fluid pan.
      Fig 20: Connecting Open End Of Fluid Hose
      G06395570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Apply a maximum of 206.85 kPa (30 psi) to the open end of the vacuum/pressure hose from the Rubber Tip Air Nozzle. Transmission fluid will immediately start flowing out of the Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector into the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 21: Applying Air Pressure Of Vacuum/Pressure Hose
    G06127161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Add 2.84L (3 qt) of transmission fluid into the transmission fluid pan. Stop the process by releasing the air pressure and removing the Rubber Tip Air Nozzle from the end of the hose.
  23. Fill the transmission to the correct level. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK .
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