Main Control Valve Body: Removal

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.

NOTE: Clean the area around the solenoid body connector contamination.

NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the heated oxygen sensor connectors from the front of the transmission pan rail and disconnect the wire retaining clip from the right side of the transmission pan rail.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Wire Retaining Clip From Right Side Of Transmission Pan Rail
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Drain the transmission fluid.

Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug
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NOTE: Clean the area around the solenoid body connector to prevent contamination.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Solenoid Electrical Connector

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NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect the gasket for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket

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Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
Remove the transmission fluid filter.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter And Screws
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Remove the 4 screws attaching the reverse servo to the transmission case and remove the servo.

Fig 6: Removing Servo
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Remove the screws and the solenoid body.

Fig 7: Locating Solenoid Body Mounting Screws
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Remove the manual control valve detent spring.

Fig 8: Identifying Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
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Remove the main control valve body bolts, main control valve body, separator plate and gasket.

Fig 9: Removing Main Control Valve Body Bolts & Main Control Valve Body
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