SECTION 307-01: Automatic Transmission — 6F50/6F55
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Main Control Valve Body


Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-10-QLVC (US); CXT-10-LV12 (Canada) 		MERCON® LV

Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .
  1. Remove the main control cover. For additional information, refer to Main Control Cover — 3.5L GTDI or Main Control Cover — 3.5L Ti-VCT in this section.
  1. Slide the TR sensor electrical connector lock tab over.

  1. NOTICE: Handle the solenoid body with care or damage to the solenoid body may occur.

Installation

  1. NOTICE: Be careful not to pinch the TSS , OSS or TR sensor wiring harnesses under the valve body, or damage to the wiring harness or connectors may occur.

    NOTE: If cleaning of the main control assembly or inspecting the valves, refer to Main Control — Overhaul . If installing a new main control assembly continue with this procedure.

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

    1. Manual pin.
    1. Manual valve.

  1. NOTICE: Make sure not to pinch the TSS , OSS or TR sensor wiring harnesses when positioning the solenoid body in place.

    Hand-tighten only.
    1. 42 mm (1.653 in) bolt
    1. 63 mm (2.48 in) bolts
    1. 80 mm (3.149 in) bolts
    1. 95 mm (3.74 in) bolts
  1. Connect the TR sensor electrical connector and slide the lock tab to the LOCK position.
  1. Install the main control cover. For additional information, refer to Main Control Cover — 3.5L GTDI or Main Control Cover — 3.5L Ti-VCT in this section.
  1. Place the manual control lever in DRIVE.
    1. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.
    1. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise one detent until it stops.
  1. If a replacement transmission assembly is being installed or a new solenoid body is installed, the PCM will must be reflashed with a new solenoid body strategy and identification data file. For additional information, refer to Solenoid Body Strategy Download in this section.
  1. After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure.