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Control & Shift Solenoids: Installation

  1. Install the 3-2 control solenoid. Install the 3-2 control solenoid retainer. Install the 1-2 and 2-3 shift solenoids. See Fig 3.
  2. Install the 1-2 and 2-3 shift solenoid retainers. Install the pressure control solenoid. Ensure that the electrical tabs are facing outboard. See Fig 3.
  3. Install the pressure control solenoid retainer and retaining bolt. Tighten the pressure control solenoid retaining bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Connect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors to the following components:
    • Transmission fluid pressure switch. See Fig 1.
    • 1-2 shift control solenoid.
    • 2-3 shift control solenoid.
    • Pressure control solenoid.
    • TCC PWM solenoid.
    • 3-2 control solenoid.
  5. Install the 1-2 accumulator. See ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY .
  6. Install the transmission oil pan and filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING  under LUBRICATION.
  7. Fill the transmission to the proper level with appropriate fluid. See LUBRICATION .
Fig 1: View Of Control & Shift Solenoid Locations
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Fig 2: Disassembled View Of Pressure Control Solenoid
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Fig 3: Disassembled View Of Shift Solenoids
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