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Solenoid Body
2005 Ford E 150 V10-6.8L VIN SSECTION Solenoid Body
Solenoid Body
Upper, Lower, Accumulator and Solenoid Body, Disassembled View
Disassembly
1. Remove the manual valve.
2. Remove and discard the solenoid body electrical connector O-ring seal.
3. Remove the main control valve body electrical harness.
^ Remove the two bolts.
^ Disconnect the electrical connectors.
^ Twist and push the bulkhead connector through the solenoid body.
^ Remove the solenoid body electrical harness.
4. NOTE: Mark the location of each solenoid for correct installation.
Remove the retaining clips and remove the solenoids.
5. Remove the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor.
6. Note the location and length of each bolt. Remove the four bolts and remove the top half of the main control valve body.
7. NOTE: The gasket should not be cleaned or reused.
Remove and discard the gasket.
8. Remove the bolts, backing plate and discard the gasket. Clean and inspect the components.
Assembly
1. Install a new gasket and the backing plate.
2. Install a new filter screen gasket.
3. NOTE: Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern to prevent the gasket from becoming distorted.
Assemble the top and bottom halves of the solenoid body.
4. Install the TFT sensor.
5. Install the shift solenoids with the E-clips.
6. Install a new O-ring on the solenoid body electrical connector in the uppermost groove.
7. Install the solenoid body harness and connect the connectors.
8. Install the manual valve.
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Part 2:
Upper, Lower, Accumulator and Solenoid Body, Disassembled View
Disassembly
1. Remove the manual valve.
2. Remove and discard the solenoid body electrical connector O-ring seal.
3. Remove the main control valve body electrical harness.
^ Remove the two bolts.
^ Disconnect the electrical connectors.
^ Twist and push the bulkhead connector through the solenoid body.
^ Remove the solenoid body electrical harness.
4. NOTE: Mark the location of each solenoid for correct installation.
Remove the retaining clips and remove the solenoids.
5. Remove the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor.
6. Note the location and length of each bolt. Remove the four bolts and remove the top half of the main control valve body.
7. NOTE: The gasket should not be cleaned or reused.
Remove and discard the gasket.
8. Remove the bolts, backing plate and discard the gasket. Clean and inspect the components.
Assembly
1. Install a new gasket and the backing plate.
2. Install a new filter screen gasket.
3. NOTE: Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern to prevent the gasket from becoming distorted.
Assemble the top and bottom halves of the solenoid body.
4. Install the TFT sensor.
5. Install the shift solenoids with the E-clips.
6. Install a new O-ring on the solenoid body electrical connector in the uppermost groove.
7. Install the solenoid body harness and connect the connectors.
8. Install the manual valve.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.