Solenoid Body Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install new O-ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring Seals
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If damaged, a transmission leak may occur.

Install the solenoid body. Tighten the bolts in sequence shown in Fig 2.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Installing Solenoid Body
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.

NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.

Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filter Mounting Screws
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage, if not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Damage will occur to the solenoid body assembly if the screw is tightened above the specification.

NOTE: Always install new O-ring seals on vehicle harness connector.

NOTE: Clean the area around 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.

Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Transmission Solenoid Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill the transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL - AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT or TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK .