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Main Control Valve Body: Installation

  1. Install the manual control valve.
    Fig 1: Installing Manual Control Valve
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    NOTE: Inspect the solenoid valve body harness connector O-ring seal for damage. Install a new O-ring seal, if damaged, before installing the connector into the case.
  2. Push the solenoid valve body harness connector into the case.
    Fig 2: Pushing Solenoid Valve Body Harness Connector Into Case
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  3. Connect the manual valve link to the main control valve body.
    Fig 3: Connecting Manual Valve Link
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  4. Install the main control valve body and tighten the bolts in sequence as indicated.
    Fig 4: Installing Main Control Valve Body
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  5. Loosen the nut on the ball stud for the manual valve detent lever actuating rod assembly.
    Fig 5: Loosening Nut On The Ball Stud
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  6. Remove the manual control lever outer assembly bolt.
    Fig 6: Removing Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly Bolt
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  7. Using the special tool and pin, align the shifter shaft.
    Fig 7: Aligning Shifter Shaft
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  8. Move the manual valve detent lever assembly to the "D" position.
    Fig 8: Moving Manual Valve Detent Lever Assembly
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  9. Tighten the nut on the ball and remove the special tool.
    Fig 9: Tightening Nut On The Ball
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  10. Tighten the detent nut. Rotate back to the "D" position and check the adjustment.
    Fig 10: Tightening Detent Nut
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  11. Using the special tool and pin, align the shifter shaft.
    Fig 11: Aligning Shifter Shaft
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  12. Install the manual control lever.
    Fig 12: Installing Manual Control Lever
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    Fig 13: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever
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  13. Install and rotate the manual valve detent lever assembly to the neutral position.
    1. Low 1
    2. Low 2
    3. Drive
    4. Neutral
    5. Reverse
    6. Park
    Fig 14: Installing Gasket On The Main Control Cover
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  14. Install a new gasket on the main control cover.
  15. Install the main control cover, and tighten the bolts in sequence as shown.
    Fig 15: Installing Main Control Cover
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  16. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 16: Installing Splash Shield
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  17. Install the LH front wheel.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Install the shift cable and bracket.
    Fig 17: Installing Shift Cable And Bracket
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  20. Connect the shift cable.
    Fig 18: Connecting Shift Cable
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    NOTE: Before installing the vent tube hose, clean out any obstructions in the hose using low air pressure.
  21. Install the vent tube hose, and clamp.
    Fig 19: Installing Vent Tube Hose
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  22. Connect the transaxle harness connector, and the TR sensor connector.
    Fig 20: Connecting Transaxle Harness Connector
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  23. Install the intake tube and air cleaner cover.
    Fig 21: Installing Intake Tube And Air Cleaner Cover
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  24. Connect the breather tube and mass air flow (MAF) / intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
    Fig 22: Connecting Breather Tube And Mass Air Flow (MAF) / Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
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    NOTE: Before installing the battery tray check the vent tube hose for any obstructions, kinks, or incorrect routing position.
  25. Install the battery tray and battery.
  26. Connect the battery cables.
  27. Check the transaxle fluid, add fluid as necessary using MERCON(R) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF).
  28. Start the engine and move the transaxle range selector lever through all gear positions. Refill as necessary.
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