Valve Body Assembly: Removal
- Drain fluid. Remove oil pan, filler tube, gasket, oil filter and magnets from oil pan. Disconnect connectors from each solenoid. Remove solenoid wiring and stopper plate.
- Note location of oil tubes (if equipped). Using screwdrivers, pry at both ends of oil tubes and remove oil tubes. Remove transmission fluid temperature sensor bolts with clamp. Remove sensor. Remove 18 valve body bolts. Note location and bolt length. See Figure.
- Lower valve body slightly and remove accumulator piston springs. Note location of springs. Remove valve body. Use care not to lose check ball body and spring located above valve body.
NOTE:
During valve body removal, note location of accumulator piston springs, oil tubes, bolt length and location, check ball body and spring. Component locations should be marked for reassembly reference.