Main Control Valve Body: Installation

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Install the special tools into the transmission case.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tools Into Transmission Case
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Using the special tools, install the main control valve body and loosely install the screws.
1. Install the short screw.
2. Install the screw with the larger head.
3. Install the remaining screws.
Fig 2: Installing Main Control Valve Body
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Remove the special tools, and loosely install the screw.

Fig 3: Removing Special Tools From Transmission Case
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Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Screws
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Install the manual control valve detent spring.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 5: Installing Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
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Install the reverse servo and the 4 screws in 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 6: Installing Screws In Sequence
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Install new O-ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.

Fig 7: Identifying Solenoid Body Connector O-Ring Seals
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CAUTION: Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If it is damaged, transmission leak may occur.

Fig 8: Identifying Solenoid Body Screw Tightening Sequence

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Install the solenoid body. Tighten the screws in sequence shown.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.

NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.

Fig 9: Installing Transmission Fluid Filter

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Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.

Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
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Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
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Install the HO2S connector to the front of the transmission pan rail.

Fig 12: Identifying HO2S Connector Retainer
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Connect the HO2S connector and install the sensor wire retaining clip to the right side of the transmission pan rail.

Fig 13: Locating HO2S Connectors & Retainer
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CAUTION: Damage will occur to the solenoid body assembly if the screw is tightened above specification.

NOTE: Always install new O-ring seals on the vehicle harness connector.

NOTE: Clean the area around the connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.

NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to lubricate the O-ring seals to aid in the installation process.

Fig 14: Locating Transmission Solenoid Electrical Connector

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Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Fill the transmission to the correct level. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL - WITHOUT TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN PLUG in this article.