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Overhaul

OIL FLOW CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove the two mounting bolts securing oil return cover, and remove the oil return cover and gasket.
2. Remove the bolt securing oil flow control solenoid valve, and remove the oil flow control solenoid valve.






ASSEMBLY

1. Install the oil flow control solenoid valve.

Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

2. Apply liquid gasket to the two bolts securing oil return cover.

Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042) or equivalent

3. Attach the oil return cover and gasket.

NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque: 9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)