Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
1. Remove the modulator check valve and spring.
2. Remove the modulator check valve and drain back spring.
3. Remove the manual low relief valve and cooler by-pass spring.
NOTE: The relief valve springs are not interchangeable.
5. Remove and discard the torque converter clutch solenoid screens.
6. Remove the individual valves and springs by removing the retaining clips and bore plugs. Refer to the main control valve body assembly
illustration for valve and spring locations. Clean valves, springs and main control valve body.
CAUTION:
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Most valves are aluminum and cannot be removed using a magnet. Remove the valves by tapping valve body on the palm of the hand to slide
the valves out of the bores. It may be necessary to remove the valves and springs using a pick. If it is necessary to use a pick, use extreme
caution to prevent damaging the valves or valve bores. If necessary, disassemble parts of the main control valve body in small groups. Take
special care when handling the main control components, since they are the most precise and delicate parts of the transaxle. Neatly arrange the
parts as they are removed to avoid mixing similar pieces.
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Do not stone or polish any valves. If the valves do not move freely, replace the assembly.
