Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
exploded views.
8. Remove from the mechatronic assembly the transmission control valves, check balls and filter screens. Note the location and order for reassembly.
Refer to the exploded views.
9. Using clean mineral spirits, clean the upper half of the mechatronic assembly.
Mechatronic assembly lower half
10. Remove the 8 solenoid bracket bolts and the solenoid bracket.
11. Remove the solenoids.
12. Remove from the mechatronic assembly the clips, caps, valves and spring from each bore. Note the location and order for reassembly. Refer to the
exploded views.
13. Using clean mineral spirits, clean the lower half of the mechatronic assembly.
Assembly
CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical connector pins or the exposed solenoid tabs on the TCM. An electrostatic discharge may occur and may
cause damage to the TCM/Mechatronic assembly.
Mechatronic assembly upper half
1. NOTE: Many components and surfaces in the mechatronic valve body are precision machined. Careful handling during disassembly, cleaning,
inspection and assembly will prevent unnecessary damage to machined surfaces.
Install the clips, caps, valves and spring into each bore. Refer to the exploded views.
Mechatronic assembly lower half
2. NOTE: Many components and surfaces in the mechatronic valve body are precision machined. Careful handling during disassembly, cleaning,
inspection and assembly will prevent unnecessary damage to machined surfaces.
Install the clips, caps, valves and spring into each bore.
3. NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seals of the solenoids with clean automatic transmission fluid when installing them into the valve body.