Main Control Valve Body: Installation

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.

Fig 2: Installing Main Control Valve Body Using Special Tool
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Remove the special tool and loosely install the screw.

Fig 3: Removing Special Tool & Installing Screw
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Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Tightening Screws In Sequence
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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 Reverse Servo And 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 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.

Install the solenoid body. Tighten the screws in sequence shown.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Screw Tightening Sequence
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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.

Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 9: Installing Transmission Fluid Filter
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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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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.

Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  Fig 12: Locating Transmission Solenoid Electrical Connector
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Install the heated oxygen sensor connectors to the front of the transmission pan rail and connect the wire retaining clip to the right side of the transmission pan rail.

Fig 13: Connecting Wire Retaining Clip To Right Side Of Transmission Pan Rail
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Fill the transmission to the correct level. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL - WITHOUT TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN PLUG .