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Valve Body Assembly: Installation

  1. Install the Valve Body Alignment Pins (49-UN01-140 and 49-UN01-139) into the transmission case. See Fig 1 . Position the main valve body with the 2 valve body alignment pins as a guide.
  2. NOTE: Main valve body screws will be tightened in later steps.
  3. Loosely install 4 M6 x 45 mm (1.8 in) screws. See Fig 2 . Loosely install 2 M6 x 35 mm (1.4 in) screws. Remove the 2 valve body alignment pins. Loosely install the M6 x 30 mm (1.2 in) screw. Loosely install the sixteen M6 x 40 mm (1.6 in) main valve body screws.
  4. Tighten the main valve body screws in the sequence shown. See Fig 3 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Rotate the manual lever into the "N" position.
  5. Install the manual control valve detent lever spring. Install the low/reverse band servo piston and rod. Install the low/reverse band servo cover. Install the low/reverse band servo cover and gasket.
  6. Loosely install the low/reverse servo piston cover screws. Tighten the servo cover screws in the sequence shown. See Fig 3 .
  7. Connect shift solenoids "A", "B", "C", and "D" harness connectors. See Figure . Connect the TCC solenoid harness connector. Connect the EPC solenoid harness connector.
  8. CAUTION: Excessive pressure may break the solenoid locating pins.
  9. Install the main valve body wire harness. Align the retaining pins to the holes in the solenoid clamps and press in the main valve body wire harness guide and protector.
  10. If the vehicle was not equipped with a in-line transmission fluid filter, install a fluid filter kit. See Fig 4 . Follow the instructions supplied in the kit. If the vehicle was equipped with a in-line transmission fluid filter, install a new filter.
  11. Lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable. Fill the transmission with appropriate fluid to proper level and check for correct transmission operation. See LUBRICATION  .
Fig 1: Installing Valve Body Alignment Pins
G00023420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Valve Body Bolt Locations
G96F04208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 3: Valve Body Bolt Tightening Sequence
G96H04209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 4: Identifying In-Line Transmission Fluid Filter
G00115389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.