Main Control: Installation

Inspect the bias spring to make sure it is positioned correctly in the transmission case.

Fig 1: Locating Bias Spring
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NOTE: Before installing the main control assembly into the transmission case, verify the presence and orientation of the thermal bypass valve, pump adapter seal and center support seals. Also note that one or more of the center support seals may have remained in the main control assembly during removal and should be installed into the transmission case at this time.

Verify the 4 rubber feed tubes for the center support are in place.
1. Black feed tubes
2. Green feed tube
3. Blue feed tube
  
  Fig 2: Locating Center Support Rubber Feed Tubes
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Verify the rubber adapter is in place.

Fig 3: Locating Rubber Adapter
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Coat the thermal bypass valve with petroleum jelly to hold it in place and install the thermal bypass valve into the transmission case.

Fig 4: Locating Thermal Bypass Valve
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Position the main control assembly in place and loosely install the 11 bolts.
1. Align the manual valve and control lever linkage.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Main Control Assembly Bolts
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Tighten the main control bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Main Control Bolts Tightening Sequence
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With the release tab down and unlocked, push the outer shell of the main control electrical connector into the transmission. Make sure that the main control electrical connector is fully seated into the main control assembly.

Fig 7: Locating Release Tab And Outer Shell
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Press up on the tab and lock the outer shell of the main control electrical connector in place. Make sure that the locking tab is securely locked.

Fig 8: Identifying Locking Tab
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NOTE: The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is indicated.

Fig 9: View Of Transmission Fluid Filter

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If required, install a new transmission fluid filter.

NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket can be reused if not damaged.

Fig 10: View Of Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket

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Install a new transmission fluid pan gasket, if required.
Install the transmission fluid pan and tighten the transmission fluid pan bolts in a crisscross pattern.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 11: Remove/Install Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
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Connect the transmission vehicle harness connector by pushing it in and twisting the outer shell to lock it in place.

Fig 12: Locating Transmission Vehicle Harness Connector
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Make sure the transmission fluid is at the correct level. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL in this service information.

NOTE: If an individual solenoid was replaced clear the adaptive strategy.

Perform a ROAD TEST - ADAPTIVE DRIVE CYCLE after the adaptive strategy is cleared. For additional information, refer to SHIFT POINT ROAD TEST in this service information.

NOTE: If the main control assembly was replaced, perform the SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY DATA DOWNLOAD . Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY in this service information.

Perform a ROAD TEST - ADAPTIVE DRIVE CYCLE after the Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download. For additional information, refer to SHIFT POINT ROAD TEST in this service information.