Main Control Valve Body

2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Main Control Valve Body



Main Control Valve Body

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Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Lifting Points .

2. Remove the solenoid body. REFER to Solenoid Body Assembly .

3. Remove the 10 main control valve bolts, the TR (Transmission Range) sensor detent spring and the main control valve body.





Installation

1. NOTE: Cleaning the main control valve body or inspecting the valves, REFER to Main Control - Overhaul . Installation of a new main control valve body, continue with this procedure.

NOTE: Make sure the manual control lever pin (part of the TR (Transmission Range) sensor) is correctly installed in the manual control valve.

Position the TSS (Turbine Shaft Speed), OSS (Output Shaft Speed) and TR (Transmission Range) sensor wiring harnesses aside and install the main control valve body.






2. Inspect the manual pin and make sure it is correctly installed in the manual valve. If not, pull the main control valve body off the transaxle case. Correctly install the manual pin in the manual valve and position the valve body in place.





3. Install the TR (Transmission Range) sensor detent spring and the 10 main control valve body bolts. Tighten the main valve body bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





4. Install the solenoid body. REFER to Solenoid Body Assembly .

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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