Main Control Valve Body: Installation

NOTE: If cleaning the main control assembly or inspecting the valves, refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY . If installing a new main control assembly, continue with this procedure.

Install the solenoid body assembly onto the main control valve body. Install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Solenoid Body Assembly
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Position the OSS and TR sensor wiring harnesses aside and install the main control-to-transaxle case separator plate.

Fig 2: Locating Main Control-To-Transaxle Case Separator Plate
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NOTE: Make sure that the manual lever pin (part of the TR sensor) is correctly installed in the manual valve.

Install the main control.

Fig 3: Locating Manual Lever Pin
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NOTE: Make sure not to pinch the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) or Transmission Range (TR) sensor wiring harnesses when installing the main control.

NOTE: Install the different length bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

Install the main control stud nut and 22 main control valve body bolts. Tighten in a crisscross pattern.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 4: Locating Bolts And Main Control
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Connect the OSS sensor electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating OSS Sensor Electrical Connector
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Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
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Install the main control-to-main control cover grommet.

Fig 7: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
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Clean the main control cover sealing surface.

Fig 8: Locating Main Control Cover Sealing Surface
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Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.

Fig 9: Applying Silicone To Main Control Sealing Surface Of Transaxle Case
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Position the main control cover in place.

Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover
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NOTE: Inspect the main control-to-main control cover grommet to make sure that the seal is on the inside of the main control cover. Transmission fluid leak will occur.

NOTE: Install the stud bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

Tighten the 8 main control cover bolts and 5 stud bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fig 11: Locating Bolts, Stud Bolts And Main Control Cover
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Position the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and transmission fluid cooler tube assembly in place and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 12: Positioning Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
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Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the main control cover studbolts.

Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
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Connect the transaxle electrical connector.

Fig 14: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
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Install the underbody cover and the screws.

Fig 15: Locating Underbody Cover And Screws
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Install the ACL assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.

Fig 16: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
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Start the engine and let it run for 3 minutes. Move the range selector lever into each gear position. Check the transmission fluid level, making sure that the transmission fluid is at the correct level.