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Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies Procedure

CAUTION: Do not stone, file, or sand the valves. This will remove the anodized finish and may result in further main control or transmission damage.
NOTE: The valve body separator plate has a bonded gasket. Do not reuse the gasket, discard.
  1. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. See Fig 1-Fig 3 . Clean and inspect the valves.

    To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:  See PARTS REMOVAL STEP .

    PARTS REMOVAL STEP

    Part Steps
    Minor overhaul and cleaning 1-5
    For removal, cleaning and inspection of the valves 5-80
    Fig 1: Identifying Main Control Valve Body Components (1 Of 3)
    G03201872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Identifying Main Control Valve Body Components (2 Of 3)
    G03201873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 3: Identifying Main Control Valve Body Components (3 Of 3)
    G03201874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. After cleaning the main control valve body, carry out the following.
    • Inspect all valve and plug bores for scoring or burrs.
    • Check all fluid passages for obstructions.
    • Inspect all valves and plugs for burrs.
    • Inspect all mating surfaces for burrs or distortion.
    • Inspect all springs for distortion.
    • Check all valves and plugs for free movement in their respective bores.
      • Valves and plugs, when dry, must fall from their own weight into their respective bores.
    • Roll the manual valve on a flat surface to check for a bent condition.
  3. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

Items 1 and 2: Main Control Valve Body Separator Plate Assembly Note 

    NOTE: Use a new valve body separator plate for main control valve body installation.
    Fig 4: Installing Main Control Valve Body Separator Plate
    G03201875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the special tools, install the main control valve body separator plate.