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Main Control Valve Body: Installation

  1. Install the special tools into the transmission case.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools Into Transmission Case
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  2. 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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  3. Remove the special tool and loosely install the screw.
    Fig 3: Locating Screw
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  4. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Identifying Screws Tightening Sequence
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  5. Install the manual control valve detent spring.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 5: Locating Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
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  6. Install the reverse servo and the 4 screws.

    Tighten the screws in sequence in 2 stages.

    • Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Identifying Reverse Servo Screws
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  7. 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.
  8. Install the solenoid body. Tighten the screws in sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 8: Identifying Screws 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.
  9. Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter
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    NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
  10. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
    Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
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  11. Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
      Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
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  12. Install the HO2S connector to the front of the transmission pan rail.
    Fig 12: Identifying HO2S Connector Retainer
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  13. Connect the HO2S connector and install the sensor wire retaining clip to the RH 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.
  14. Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 14: Locating Transmission Solenoid Electrical Connector
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  15. 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.