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Valve Body: Removal

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable terminal from the battery post.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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  3. Remove the solenoid pack connector (2) at valve body oil pan (1).
  4. Remove the front lower closeout.
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  5. If equipped remove the fasteners (1) and the Front Sound Damper Cover (2).
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  6. Remove the top valve body oil pan (3) bolts.
  7. Remove the lower valve body oil pan bolts (2) and drain transmission fluid.
  8. Remove the valve body oil pan.
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  9. Remove the electrical connector (1) at the valve body (2).
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  10. Remove screw at detent arm (2).
  11. Remove detent arm (1).
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  12. Remove the twenty one valve body to case bolts (1).
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  13. Ensure the manual lever is fully forward to keep the manual valve pin (3) from binding.
  14. Pull the valve body away from the underdrive compounder assembly oil transfer tubes (2) and lift up on valve body to clear the manual valve pin past the slot in the rooster comb.