Main Control Valve Body: Installation

Install the special tools into the transmission case.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tools Into Transmission Case
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Using the special tools, install the main control valve body and loosely install the screws.

Fig 2: Installing Main Control Valve Body
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Remove the special tools and loosely install the screw.

Fig 3: Removing Special Tools
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Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 4: Screw Tightening Sequence
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Install the manual control valve detent spring.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 5: Installing Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
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Install the reverse servo. Tighten the screws in 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 6: Installing Reverse Servo Screws
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Install new O-ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.

Fig 7: Installing O-Ring Seals
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Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If it is damaged, transmission leak may occur.
Install the solenoid body. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Fig 8: Solenoid Body Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION: Damage may occur to fluid filter seals if they are not lubricated with clean automatic transmission fluid.

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

Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 9: Tightening Bolts
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NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

Fig 10: Installing Fluid Pan Gasket On Pan

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Install the fluid pan gasket on the pan.
Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.

Fig 11: Installing Screws
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Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 12: Tightening Screws
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CAUTION: Damage will occur to the solenoid body assembly if the screw is tightened above 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 13: Connecting Connector

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Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Fill the transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL - AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT .