HELP! What is this I found in my transmission pan????

[txgp17]

Today, I was servicing the transmission on my church's 2011 E350 van with a 4R75E transmission.

I found this in the pan, and have no idea what it is, or where it should go.

Sorry, cellphone camera sucks.

 

[smokey]

Sorry for posting here techs
It is a assembly plug it can be discarded it is used to keep dirt ETC out of the transmission during assembly. it is pushed into the pan and is to be discarded.

 

[txgp17]

Thank you gentlemen. I posted this in no less than four different Ford related forums. I was scared the transmission might be damaged if I tried to move it. I feel a lot better now.

 

[nobodyspecial]

I am glad you are relieved! I hope you stick around, this is a great group of guys here!