Solenoid Body Assembly: Disassembly

If not previously done, remove the 2 bolts and separate the solenoid body from the valve body.

Fig 1: Separating Solenoid Body From Valve Body
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Remove the 2 bolts and remove and discard the separator plate.

Fig 2: Locating Separator Plate And Bolts
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Remove and discard the circuit filter.

Fig 3: Removing Circuit Filter
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Compress the valve springs with a screwdriver and remove the retainers with a magnet. Remove the individual valves and springs from the solenoid body by tapping it on the palm of the hand to slide the valves out of the bores. See Figure the Solenoid Body illustration at the beginning of this procedure for valve and spring locations.

Fig 4: Compressing Valve Spring Using Screw Driver
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NOTE: Be careful not to bend or twist the solenoid body leadframe or the solenoid terminals when removing the leadframe or damage can occur to the leadframe or the solenoids.

Fig 5: Locating Solenoid Leadframe Screws

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Remove the 5 screws and carefully remove the leadframe from the solenoids by lifting it straight up evenly.

NOTE: The solenoids are calibrated from the factory and are not all the same. Failure to mark the solenoids to the ports they were originally in can result in mixing the solenoids and can cause damage to the transaxle or a harsh shift.

Fig 6: Identifying Number On Solenoids

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Using a paint marker, number the solenoids and the solenoid body to correspond with the ports from which the solenoids are located in the solenoid body.
Remove the solenoid retaining pins.

Fig 7: Removing Solenoid Retaining Pins
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Remove the solenoids from the solenoid body.

Fig 8: Identifying Solenoids
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