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Valve Body Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: When working with FIPG material, perform the following:

Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old FIPG material from the gasket surfaces.
Thoroughly clean all components to remove any loose material.
Clean both sealing surfaces with a non-residue solvent.
Apply FIPG in a continuous line (width approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.)) along the sealing surface.
Parts must be assembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the FIPG material must be removed and reapplied.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO.1 SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER AIR GUIDE BRACKET (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY (See INSPECTION )
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (See INSPECTION )
REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 20 bolts and valve body.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Transmission Valve Body Assembly Bolts
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2. Separate the lever pin from the manual valve.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Manual Valve And Lever Pin
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3. Remove the check ball body and spring.
  NOTE: Do not drop the check ball body and spring.
Fig 3: Identifying Check Ball Body And Spring
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