Solenoid Body Assembly: Installation

Install new O-ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Solenoid Body Connector O-Ring Seals

CAUTION: Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If damaged, a transmission leak can result.

Fig 2: Tightening Solenoid Body Bolts

Install the solenoid body. Tighten the bolts in sequence shown.
Connect the reverse pressure switch connector.

Fig 3: Identifying Reverse Pressure Switch Connector

CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or seals may be damaged.

NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter O-ring seals are correctly seated on the filter.

Fig 4: Tightening Transmission Oil Filter Bolts

Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.

NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket

Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
Using a crisscross sequence, tighten the screws.

Fig 6: Tightening Transmission Oil Pan Bolts
Reconnect the digital TR sensor connector.

Fig 7: Identifying Digital TR Sensor Connector

NOTE: A new converter drain plug must be used to prevent leakage.

Fig 8: Identifying Torque Converter Drain Plug

Install the drain plug.
Install the converter housing access plug.

Fig 9: Identifying Converter Housing Access Plug

CAUTION: Damage to the solenoid body assembly can result if the screw is tightened above the specification.

NOTE: Always install new O-ring seals on vehicle harness connector.

NOTE: Clean the area around connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.

NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to lubricate the O-ring seals to aid in the installation process.

Fig 10: Tightening Transmission Electrical Connector

Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
Install the shift cable bracket.

Fig 11: Tightening Transmission Shift Cable Bracket
Install the exhaust.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, certain transmission operating parameters can be lost. The powertrain control module (PCM) must relearn these parameters. During this learning process, you may experience slightly firm shifts, delayed, or early shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect the function of the transmission. Normal operation will return once these parameters are stored by the PCM.

Connect the battery ground cable.
Fill the transmission to the correct fluid level and check for correct transmission operation. For additional information, refer to FLUID LEVEL CHECK .