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Valve Body Assembly (Main Case): Installation

  1. Install two check balls to main case.
    Fig 1: Installing Two Check Balls To Main Case
    G02715150Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  2. Inspect electrical 7 way connector and seal of main case. Replace if necessary.
  3. Use two J-25025-B guide pin to install main case.
    • Install valve body assembly and manual valve link.
    NOTE: Valve must be extended as the short end of manual valve link is connected to the range selector lever. Long end of link goes into valve.
  4. Install seven 13 mm screws, and tighten them to the specified torque.

    Torque:  20 N.m (15 lb ft)

    Fig 2: Installing Seven 13 mm Screws
    G02715151Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove two guide pins from main case.
  6. Install servo cover gasket, cover, and four 13 mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.

    Torque:  25 N.m (18 lb ft)

  7. Connect wiring harness to band control and shift solenoids.
  8. Install roller and spring assembly to manual detent.
    • Install two 13 mm screws, and tighten them to the specified torque.

    Torque:  20 N.m (15 lb ft)

  9. Install oil filter and three 13 mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.

    Torque:  20 N.m (15 lb ft)

  10. Install oil pan gasket, magnet, oil pan and sixteen 10 mm screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.

    Torque:  11 N.m (96 lb in)

  11. Install third crossmember and rear mount. Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque. Torque

    Third crossmember bolt:  116 N.m (85 lb ft)

    Rear mount nut:  50 N.m (37 lb ft)

  12. Install transfer protector. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque (4x4).

    Torque:  37 N.m (27 lb ft)

  13. Fill transmission through overfill screw hole of oil pan, using ATF DEXRON®-III. Refer to CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID .
  14. Connect battery ground cable.