Main Valve Body Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly: Notes
- Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry them with compressed air. Blow out all passages.
- Do not use a magnet to remove the check balls, it may magnetize the balls.
- Inspect the valve body for scoring and damage.
- Check all valves for free movement. If any fail to slide freely, refer to valve body repair (see VALVE BODY REPAIR
).
- Coat all parts with ATF during assembly.
NOTE:
- Cooler check valve (ball) and spring (G) apply to 2002 model; transmission number 100000-1006166.
- Cooler check valve and spring (F) apply to 2002 model; transmission number 1006167 or later, and 2003-2006 models.
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