Main Control Valve Body: Removal

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Drain the transmission fluid and remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid filter. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
Disconnect the transmission internal harness from the solenoids.
1. Disconnect Shift Solenoid A (SSA) and Shift Solenoid B (SSB).
2. Disconnect the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC).
3. Disconnect the Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid.
4. Disconnect the transmission internal harness connector.
5. Disconnect the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Internal Harness Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring and bolt.

Fig 2: Locating Manual Control Valve Detent Lever Spring And Bolt
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Remove the bolt and the EPC solenoid bracket.

Fig 3: Locating EPC Solenoid Bracket And Bolt
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Remove the 23 valve body to case bolts and the EPC bracket bolt.

Fig 4: Locating Valve Body
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Remove the main control valve body and discard the pump outlet screen.

Fig 5: Locating Main Control Valve Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.