Main Control: Installation

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Milan and 2008 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SSF and PCBΒ 

  1. Prior to installing the solenoid body make sure that the guide pins are in place.
  2. Fig 1: Inspecting Guide Pins For Damage
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  3. Prior to installing the solenoid body make sure that the O-ring seals are in place.
  4. Fig 2: Inspecting O-Ring Seals For Damage
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  5. Install the SSF and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  6. Fig 3: Identifying Shift Solenoid F Bolt
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  7. Install the PCB, bracket and bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  8. Fig 4: Identifying , Bracket & PCB
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  9. Install the solenoid body assembly and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  10. Fig 5: Identifying Solenoid Body Assembly Bolts
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  11. Install the ground wire and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  12. Fig 6: Identifying Ground Wire Bolt
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  13. Connect the electrical connectors.
    1. Connect the electrical connector for the PCB.
    2. Connect the electrical connector for the SSF.
  14. Fig 7: Identifying Electrical Connector For Pressure Control Solenoid B (PCB) & Shift Solenoid F (SSF)
    GF0029785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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