2006 Lincoln LSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Main Control Valve Body: Installation

  1. Install the special tools into the transmission case.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (307-334) And (307-334)
    G04691232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tools, install the main control valve body and loosely install the screws.
    1. Install the short screw.
    2. Install the screw with the larger head.
    3. Install the remaining screws.
      Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (307-334) And (307-334)
      G04691233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the special tools, and loosely install the screw.
    Fig 3: Locating Screw
    G04691234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Main Control Valve Body Screws
      G04691235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the manual control valve detent spring.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 5: Locating Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
      G04691236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the reverse servo and the 4 screws in 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Servo Bolts
      G04691237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install new O-ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.
    Fig 7: Identifying O-Ring Seals On Solenoid Body Connector
    G04691238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If it is damaged, transmission leak may occur.
  8. Install the solenoid body. Tighten the screws in sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 8: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Solenoid Body Screws
      G04691239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.
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