Main Control Valve Body: Installation

Install the special tools into the transmission case.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (307-334) And (307-334)
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Using the special tools, install the main control valve body and loosely install the screws.
1. Install the short screw.
2. Install the screw with the larger head.
3. Install the remaining screws.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (307-334) And (307-334)
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Remove the special tools, and loosely install the screw.

Fig 3: Locating Screw
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Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Main Control Valve Body Screws
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Install the manual control valve detent spring.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
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Install the reverse servo and the 4 screws in 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Servo Bolts
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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: Identifying O-Ring Seals On Solenoid Body Connector
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CAUTION: 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 screws in sequence shown.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Solenoid Body Screws
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CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.

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: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter 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: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts

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Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 11: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolt
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Install the HO2S connector to the front of the transmission pan rail.

Fig 12: Locating HO2S Connector To Front Of Transmission Pan Rail
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Connect the HO2S connector and install the sensor wire retaining clip to the RH side of the transmission pan rail.

Fig 13: Locating HO2S Connectors
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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 the vehicle harness connector.

NOTE: Clean the area around the 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.

Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  Fig 14: Locating Transmission Connector
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Fill the transmission to the correct level. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL - WITHOUT TORQUE CONVERTER DRAIN PLUG .