Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
Valve Body: Service and Repair
Installation
NOTE: If the valve body separator plate was not removed, proceed to Step 6.
1. Assemble the new gaskets to the valve body separator plate.
(1) Main control to case gasket.
(2) Valve body separator plate.
(3) Main control to separator plate gasket.
NOTE: Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to the valve body separator plate prior to assembling the new gaskets.
2. Install the check balls on the valve body separator plate.
(1) Install the eight rubber check balls.
(2) Install the one steel EPC check ball on the valve body separator plate.
NOTE: Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to each check ball prior to positioning them on the valve body separator plate.
