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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 669475  Size: SH
  1. Ensure that removal of the valve body is necessary before proceeding.
  2.    Important: The following components can be serviced without removing the valve body from the transmission:

    • The torque converter clutch solenoid (1)
    • The pressure control solenoid (2)
    • The internal wiring harness (3)
    • The 2-3 shift solenoid (4)
    • The 1-2 shift solenoid (5)
    • The transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch (6)
    • The 3-2 shift solenoid (7)
    • The torque converter clutch pulse width modulation (TCC PWM) solenoid (8)
  3. Remove the fluid level indicator.
  4. Remove the transmission filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 181573  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors from the following components:
  7. • The transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch (1)
    • The 1-2 shift solenoid (2)
    • The 2-3 shift solenoid (3)
    • The pressure control solenoid (4)
    • The TCC PWM solenoid (5)
    • The 3-2 shift solenoid (6)

    Object Number: 670310  Size: SH
  8. Remove the fluid indicator stop bracket bolt (2).
  9. Remove the fluid indicator bracket (1).

  10. Object Number: 670428  Size: SH
  11. Remove the TCC PWM solenoid retainer (2) with a small screwdriver. Rotate the solenoid (1) in the bore, if necessary, until the flat part of the retainer (2) is visible.
  12. Remove the TCC PWM solenoid (1) in order to access the TCC solenoid bolts.

  13. Object Number: 670430  Size: SH
  14. Remove the TCC solenoid bolts.

  15. Object Number: 71463  Size: SH
  16. Remove the TCC solenoid (with O-ring seal) and wiring harness from the valve body.
  17. Reposition the harness to the side of the transmission case.

  18. Object Number: 29454  Size: SH
  19. Remove the valve body bolts which retain the transmission fluid pressure switch to the valve body.
  20. Remove the transmission fluid pressure switch.

  21. Object Number: 8889  Size: SH
  22. Inspect the transmission fluid pressure switch for damage or debris.

  23. Object Number: 71461  Size: SH
  24. Remove the manual detent spring bolt.
  25. Remove the manual detent spring.
  26. Inspect the manual detent spring for cracks or damage.
  27. Important: Keep the valve body level when lowering it from the vehicle. This will prevent the loss of checkballs located in the valve body passages.

  28. Remove the remaining valve body bolts.

  29. Object Number: 678315  Size: SH
  30. Carefully lower the valve body from the transmission case while simultaneously disconnecting the manual valve link.

  31. Object Number: 676923  Size: SH
  32. Remove the seven valve body checkballs.

  33. Object Number: 828119  Size: SH
  34. Remove the accumulator cove bolts (58, 59).
  35. Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover and pin assembly (57).

  36. Object Number: 5452  Size: SH
  37. Remove the spacer plate support bolts (77).
  38. Remove the spacer plate support (53).

  39. Object Number: 5453  Size: SH
  40. Remove the valve body gasket (52), the valve body spacer plate (48), and the case gasket (47).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 5453  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW valve body gasket (52), the valve body spacer plate (48) and a NEW case gasket (47).
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 5452  Size: SH
  3. Install the spacer plate support (53) and bolts (77).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to


    Object Number: 828119  Size: SH
  5. Install the 1-2 accumulator cover and pin assembly (57).
  6. Install the 1-2 accumulator cover bolts (58, 59).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 676923  Size: SH
  8. Install the seven checkballs into the valve body.

  9. Object Number: 678315  Size: SH
  10. Install the valve body to the transmission case while simultaneously connecting the manual valve link to the manual valve.

  11. Object Number: 670822  Size: SH
  12. Verify that the manual valve link (3) is installed properly to the inside detent lever (1) and the manual valve (2).

  13. Object Number: 670828  Size: SH
  14. Install one bolt (M6 X 1.0 X 47.5) hand tight in the center (1) of the valve body to hold it in place.

  15. Object Number: 13370  Size: SH

    Important: When installing bolts throughout this procedure, be sure to use the correct bolt size and length in the correct location as specified.

  16. Do not install the transmission fluid indicator stop bracket and bolt at this time.
  17. Install but do not tighten the valve body bolts which retain only the valve body directly.

    Each numbered bolt location corresponds to a specific bolt size and length, as indicated by the following:

    • M6 X 1.0 X 65.0 (1)
    • M6 X 1.0 X 54.4 (2)
    • M6 X 1.0 X 47.5 (3)
    • M6 X 1.0 X 35.0 (4)
    • M8 X 1.0 X 20.0 (5)
    • M6 X 1.0 X 12.0 (6)
    • M6 X 1.0 X 18.0 (7)

    Object Number: 71461  Size: SH
  18. Install the manual detent spring.
  19. Install but do not tighten the manual detent spring bolt.

  20. Object Number: 29454  Size: SH
  21. Install the transmission fluid pressure switch.
  22. Install but do not tighten the valve body bolts which retain the transmission fluid pressure switch to the valve body.
  23. Notice: Torque valve body bolts in a spiral pattern starting from the center. If the bolts are torqued at random, valve bores may be distorted and inhibit valve operation.


    Object Number: 7748  Size: SH
  24. Tighten the valve body bolts in a spiral pattern starting from the center, as indicated by the arrows.
  25. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 71461  Size: SH
  26. Ensure that the manual detent spring is aligned properly with the detent lever.
  27. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 71463  Size: SH
  28. Install the TCC solenoid with a NEW O-ring seal to the valve body.

  29. Object Number: 670430  Size: SH
  30. Install the TCC solenoid bolts.
  31. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 687049  Size: SH
  32. Install the internal wiring harness to the valve body. The internal wiring harness has a tab (1) on the edge of the conduit.

  33. Object Number: 687206  Size: SH
  34. Place the tab between the valve body and the pressure switch in the location shown (2). Press the harness into position on the valve body bolt bosses (1, 3).

  35. Object Number: 670428  Size: SH
  36. Install the TCC PWM solenoid (1) to the valve body.
  37. Install the TCC PWM solenoid retainer (2).

  38. Object Number: 670310  Size: SH
  39. Install the transmission fluid indicator stop bracket (1) and bolt (2).
  40. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 181573  Size: SH
  41. Connect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors to the following components:
  42. • The transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch (1)
    • The 1-2 shift solenoid (2)
    • The 2-3 shift solenoid (3)
    • The pressure control solenoid (4)
    • The TCC PWM solenoid (5)
    • The 3-2 shift solenoid (6)
  43. Install the transmission filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .
  44. Important: It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset.

    Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, The ECM, PCM or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.

  45. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions .