Main Control Valve Body: Disassembly

2009 Lincoln Navigator L RWDSECTION Disassembly
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    NOTE: The valve body separator plate has a bonded gasket. Do not reuse. Discard the plate.
  1. Remove and discard the valve body separator plate.
  2. Fig 1: Locating Valve Body Separator Plate
    GF0015578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the check balls.
  4. Fig 2: Locating Main Control Valve Body Check Balls
    GF0015579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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