Solenoid Body Assembly: Disassembly

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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  1. If not previously done, remove the 2 bolts and separate the solenoid body from the valve body.
    Fig 1: Separating Solenoid Body From Valve Body
    G06278818Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the 2 bolts and the separator plate.
    Fig 2: Locating Bolts And Separator Plate
    G06278819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove and discard the circuit filter.
    Fig 3: Removing Circuit Filter
    G06278820Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Compress the valve springs with a screwdriver and remove the retainers with a magnet. Remove the individual valves and springs from the solenoid body by tapping it on the palm of the hand to slide the valves out of the bores. See the SOLENOID BODYΒ  illustration at the beginning of this procedure for valve and spring locations.
    Fig 4: Compressing Valve Springs With Screwdriver
    G06278821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Be careful not to bend or twist the solenoid body leadframe or the solenoid terminals when removing the leadframe or damage can occur to the leadframe or the solenoids.

    Remove the 5 screws and carefully remove the leadframe from the solenoids by lifting it straight up evenly.

    Fig 5: Removing Leadframe From Solenoids
    G06278822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: The solenoids are calibrated from the factory and are not all the same. Failure to mark the solenoids to the ports they were originally in can result in mixing the solenoids and can cause damage to the transaxle or a harsh shift.

    Using a paint marker, number the solenoids and the solenoid body to correspond with the ports from which the solenoids are located in the solenoid body.

    Fig 6: Identifying Number And Solenoids
    G06278823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the solenoid retaining pins.
    Fig 7: Removing Solenoid Retaining Pins
    G06278824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the solenoids from the solenoid body.
Fig 8: Identifying Solenoids
G06278825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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