Main Control Valve Body - PREMAIN: Assembly

Clean all components with a suitable solvent and use compressed air to dry all parts and clean the fluid passages. Perform the following before assembling:
- Inspect the valves for damage or wear.
- Check for worn or broken springs.

NOTE: Do not compress the spring when measuring it with vernier calipers.

Fig 1: Spring Specification Chart

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Fig 2: Spring Specification

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Fig 3: Identifying Spring Specification

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Measure the free length of the bypass valve spring, the 2-3 shift spring, the converter relief spring, and the torque converter clutch (TCC) control valve spring. For spring specifications, use the following spring specification chart.
- If not as specified, replace the spring.
Install the (D) TCC control valve spring, (C) TCC control valve, (B) stop plug, and the (A) stop pin.

Fig 4: Installing TCC Control Valve Spring, TCC Control Valve, Stop Plug, And Stop Pin
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Install the (C) converter relief valve, (B) converter relief valve spring and the (A) spring retainer.

Fig 5: Installing Converter Relief Valve, Converter Relief Valve Spring And Spring Retainer
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Install the (D) 2-3 shift valve spring, (C) bypass valve, (B) stop plug, and the (A) stop pin.

Fig 6: Installing 2-3 Shift Valve Spring, Bypass Valve, Stop Plug, And Stop Pin
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Install the (D) bypass valve spring, (C) 2-3 shift valve, (B) stop plug, and the (A) stop pin.

Fig 7: Installing Bypass Valve Spring, 2-3 Shift Valve, Stop Plug, And Stop Pin
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