Main Control Valve Body: Installation

2009 Lincoln Navigator L RWDSECTION Installation
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  1. Install the special tools into the transmission case.
  2. Fig 1: Installing Special Tool (307-334) Into Transmission Case
    GF0015471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. 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.
  4. Fig 2: Locating Main Control Valve Body & Special Tool (307-334)
    GF0015472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the special tool and loosely install the screw.
  6. Fig 3: Locating Screw
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  7. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  8. Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Main Control Valve Body Screws
    GF0015474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the manual control valve detent spring.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  10. Fig 5: Locating Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
    GF0015475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the reverse servo and the 4 screws. Tighten the screws in sequence in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  12. Fig 6: Installing Reverse Servo And Screws In Sequence
    GF0015476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install new O-ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.
  14. Fig 7: Locating O-Ring Seals On Solenoid Body Connector
    GF0015477Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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