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Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
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CAUTION: Do not stone, file, or sand the valves. This will remove the anodized finish and may result in further main control or transmission damage.
NOTE: The valve body separator plate has a bonded gasket. Do not reuse the gasket, discard.
  1. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and table. Clean and inspect the valves.

    To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps: 

    MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

    Part Steps
    Minor overhaul and cleaning 1-5
    For removal, cleaning and inspection of the valves 5-80
    Fig 2: Main Control Valve Body Disassembly Sequence (Items 1-21
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    Fig 3: Main Control Valve Body Disassembly Sequence Legend (Items 22-60)
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    Fig 4: Main Control Valve Body Disassembly Sequence Legend (Items 61-80)
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  2. After cleaning the main control valve body, carry out the following.
    • Inspect all valve and plug bores for scoring or burrs.
    • Check all fluid passages for obstructions.
    • Inspect all valves and plugs for burrs.
    • Inspect all mating surfaces for burrs or distortion.
    • Inspect all springs for distortion.
    • Check all valves and plugs for free movement in their respective bores.
    • Valves and plugs, when dry, must fall from their own weight into their respective bores.
    • Roll the manual valve on a flat surface to check for a bent condition.
  3. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

Items 1 and 2: Main Control Valve Body Separator Plate Assembly Note 

    NOTE: Use a new valve body separator plate for main control valve body installation.
    Fig 5: Installing Main Control Valve Body Separator Plate
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  1. Using the special tools, install the main control valve body separator plate.