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Main Control Valve Body - Vehicles Built From: 12-2003 > < Torque Converter

Maverick 2005 (08.2004-)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Main Control Cover—Vehicles Built From: 12/2003 Maverick 2005 (08/2004-)
In-vehicle Repair

Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft MERCON(R) Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid
XT-2-QDX
MERCON(R)
Pipe Sealant with Teflon
XW7Z-19554-AA
WSK-M2G350-A2

Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 Jacking and Lifting.
  1. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Section 414-00 Charging System - General Information.

  1. Remove the breather tube and disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.

  1. Remove the intake tube and the air cleaner cover.

  1. Disconnect the vent hose from the main control cover.

  1. Remove the LH splash shield.

  1. Remove the transaxle drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.

  1. Remove the main control cover bolts, cooler bypass studs and the cover.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Do not discard the gasket. It is a reusable type. Inspect the gasket for damage. Install a new gasket as necessary.
    Remove the main control cover gasket.

Installation
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The main control cover gasket is a reusable type. Inspect the gasket for damage. Install a new gasket as necessary.
    Install the main control cover gasket.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install studs in locations 3 and 11.
    Install the main control cover.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft), in sequence shown.

  1. Using a small amount of pipe sealant on the threads, install the transaxle drain plug.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

  1. Install the LH splash shield.

  1. Connect the vent hose to the main control cover.

  1. Install the intake tube and the air cleaner cover.

  1. Install the breather tube and connect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
  1. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Section 414-00 Charging System - General Information.
  1. Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.
  1. Start the engine and run through all the gears for a total of 5 minutes.

Main Control Valve Body - Vehicles Built From: 12-2003 > < Torque Converter