Solenoid Body Assembly: Material

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Material
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-10-QLV
MERCON® LV
Ultra Silicone Sealant
TA-29
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Fig 1: Solenoid Body Assembly Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
G06278501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item Part Number Description
1 14A464 Transaxle main harness electrical connector
2 9S318 Wiring harness retainer
3 14A163 Wiring harness retainer
4 N805320 Transmission fluid cooler tube nuts
5 7H420 Transmission fluid cooler tube bracket
6 W500213 Main control cover bolts
7 W705619 Main control cover studbolts
8 7G004 Main control cover
9 7B329 Main control-to-cover seal
10 W302863 Main control-to-transaxle case bolt (long) (10 required)
11 W302862 Main control-to-transaxle case bolt (short) (12 required)
12 W520412 Main control nut
13 W500303 Solenoid body-to-valve body bolt (2 required)
14 7G391 Solenoid body assembly
15 7A100 Valve body assembly
16 7Z490 Main control-to-transaxle case separator plate
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
  3. Remove the screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Screws And Underbody Cover
    G06278502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06278503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06278504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G06278505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the main control cover stud bolts.
    Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06278506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and tubes away from the transaxle and position it aside.
    Fig 7: Pulling Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
    G06278507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

    Remove the 8 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the main control cover.

    Fig 8: Locating Bolts, Stud Bolts And Main Control Cover
    G06278508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06278509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06278510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the main control cover grommet.
    Fig 11: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
    G06278511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. NOTE: The main control should be handled with care or damage to the main control may occur.
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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