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Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
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CAUTION: Do not stone, file, or sand the valves. This will remove the anodized finish and may result in further main control or transmission damage.
NOTE: The valve body separator plate has a bonded gasket. Do not reuse, discard the bonded gasket.
  1. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration. To remove, clean and inspect the valves, carry out the steps listed
    Fig 2: Components Chart
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  2. After cleaning the main control valve body, carry out the following.
    • Inspect all valve and plug bores for scoring or burrs.
    • Check all fluid passages for obstructions.
    • Inspect all valves and plugs for burrs.
    • Inspect all mating surfaces for burrs or distortion.
    • Inspect all springs for distortion.
    • Check all valves and plugs for free movement in their respective bores.
      • Valves and plugs, when dry, must fall from their own weight into their respective bores.
    • Roll the manual valve on a flat surface to check for a bent condition.
  3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
    Fig 3: Removal Procedure Of Main Control Valve Body (Steps 1-25)
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Fig 4: Removal Procedure Of Main Control Valve Body (Steps 26-80)
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Items 1 and 2: Main Control Valve Body Separator Plate Assembly Note 

    NOTE: Use a new valve body separator plate for main control valve body installation.
    Fig 5: Installing Main Control Valve Body Separator Plate
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  1. Using the special tools, install the main control valve body separator plate.