Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1844

Fig. 51: Locating Pump Outlet Screen 
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Installation 

1. Position the main control valve body gasket and main control valve body using the 2 alignment bolts as a 

guide. Loosely install inner and outer valve body bolts. See Fig. 52 and Fig. 53 . The main control valve 
body bolts will be tightened in later steps.  

2. Install the instruction control valve detent lever spring. See Fig. 33 .  

3. Position the instruction control valve detent lever spring and install the bolt. Tighten the main control valve 

body bolts in the sequence shown. See Fig. 54 . Inspect the lead frame for damage.  

4. Using the Transmission Solenoid Connector Gauge (307-426), check all the lead frame solenoid 

connections. See Fig. 55 . The gauge should fit tightly and not fall out after being inserted. If the special 
tool passes through any lead frame connector pins or does not feel like it makes a good contact, install a 
new lead frame.  

5. Connect the molded lead frame to the solenoids. See Fig. 14 . Connect the bulkhead inter-connector by 

pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place.  

6. Connect the EPC solenoid by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Ensure 

NOTE:

Ensure that the drive pin of the instruction valve detent lever assembly engages the 
manual valve in the correct location prior to installing the bolts.

 

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that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots. Connect the TCC by pressing it in place by hand 
and fully seating the connector in place.  

7. Ensure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots. Connect the shift solenoids "A" and "B" 

by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place.  

8. Ensure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots. Install the transmission fluid pan and 

filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION.  

9. Lower vehicle. Fill the transmission with appropriate fluid to proper level and check for correct 

transmission operation. See LUBRICATION . 

 

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Fig. 52: Identifying Cover Plate Valve Body Bolts 
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Fig. 53: Identifying Outer Valve Body Bolts 
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