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Main Control Cover - 3.5L Ti-VCT: Installation

  1. 1.

    Inspect the transmission main control cover seal for damage and install new if necessary.
GFD36258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Install the stud bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
    NOTE: Inspect the 20-pin solenoid body connector seal and make sure the seal is on the solenoid body connector or a transmission fluid leak will occur resulting in transmission damage.

  1. 2.
    Install the main control cover and loosely install the 14 bolts.

    1. 1.

      Bolt location

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      Stud bolt location
GFD36259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Tighten the main control cover bolts in the following sequence.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fig 1: Main Control Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
GFD36260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  1. 4.

    Position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and transmission fluid cooler assembly in place and install the 2 transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
GFD36256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Install the ground strap and nut on the main control cover stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
GFD36255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Connect the transmission electrical connector and install the wiring harness fastener on the main control cover stud.
GFD36254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Inspect the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube backing ring and seal for damage and install a new backing ring or seal if necessary. Lubricate the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube seal with clean Motorcraft ®MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid and install the backing ring and seal on the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube.
    Item Service Part Number Description
    1 7D285 Seal
    2 7J324 Backing ring
GFD36261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Position the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube in place and install a new transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube bolt.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
GFD36252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Tighten the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube fitting.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
GFD36251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Install the ACL assembly and outlet pipe. REFER to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

  1. 11.

    Fill with clean Motorcraft ®MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .
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