2007 Ford Taurus SEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Main Control Valve Body: Assembly

  1. If removed, position a new valve body sleeve with the notch and the hole in the sleeve with the valve body passage hole aligned.
  2. Fig 1: Aligning Valve Body Sleeve & Valve Body Passage Hole
    GF0020264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool and a suitable press, install the new sleeve in the valve body.
  4. Fig 2: Installing New Sleeve Using Special Tool (307-394)
    GF0020263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Verify that the valve body sleeve extends 5.5 mm (0.21 in) above the valve body surface.
  6. Fig 3: Valve Body Sleeve Extending From Valve Body Surface (With Specifications)
    GF0020265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Verify that the holes in the valve body sleeve align with the passage hole in the valve body.
  8. Fig 4: Identifying Holes In Valve Body Sleeve
    GF0020266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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