Shift Solenoids (Ss) — Installation Overhaul — Main Control Valve Body Overhaul — Transmission — Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R80 · Reference 8959

2. Pull the solenoid(s) out of the main control valve body.

Shift Solenoids (Ss) — original illustration 1, reference 8959Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > SHIFT SOLENOIDS (SS) > INSTALLATION

NOTE: A Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) is calibrated from the factory and are not all the same. To replace a Variable Force Solenoid (VFS), match the replacement solenoid nozzle color and the band number with the original solenoid or harsh/erratic shifts, harsh/soft engagement or damage to the transmission can occur.

NOTE: Identify what type of solenoid is being replaced. The solenoid can be a normally high Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) with a black nozzle, normally low Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) with a brown nozzle or an ON/OFF solenoid.

1. 7G383, SSA, Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch, normally low solenoid (brown nozzle).

2. 7G383, SSB, Direct (3, 5, R) clutch, normally high solenoid (black nozzle).

3. 7G383, SSC, Intermediate (2, 6) clutch, normally low solenoid (brown nozzle).

4. 7G383, LPC solenoid, normally high solenoid (black nozzle).

5. 7G383, SSD, low/reverse/overdrive clutch, normally high solenoid (black nozzle).

Ford_Mustang_all_2015-2017.pdf · source reference 8959

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