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Main Control Valve Body: Removal

CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. If equipped, remove the 7 screws and the splash shield.
    Fig 1: Locating Screws On Splash Shield
    G04681462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the fluid to drain.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G04681463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transaxle and position the tubes aside.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Bolts
    G04681464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove and discard the transmission fluid pan bolts and remove the pan.
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G04681465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: When removing the sealer, use care not to damage the sealing surfaces.
    Fig 5: Locating Fluid Pan Sealer
    G04681466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the sealer off the fluid pan.
  7. Disconnect the wire harness from the solenoids.
    1. Remove the wire harness from the clamps.
      • Disconnect the 8 solenoid connectors and the 2 speed sensor connectors.
        Fig 6: Locating Solenoid Connectors And Speed Sensor Connectors
        G04681467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 2 speed sensor wires from the solenoid clamp.
    Fig 7: Locating Speed Sensor Wires
    G04681468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the bolt and the lock plate and pull out the transmission fluid temperature sensor.
    Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor, Bolt And Lock Plate
    G04681469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 2 bolts, suction cover and gasket.
    Fig 9: Identifying Bolts And Suction Cover Gasket
    G04681470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 6 main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 10: Identifying Main Control Valve Body Bolts Sequence
    G04681471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Be careful when removing the main control valve body, the manual control lever will fall out of it's bore. Also once all the bolts are removed the main control valve body will fall out of the transaxle.
    Fig 11: Locating Manual Control Lever
    G04681472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the main control valve body.
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