Main Control Valve Body: Disassembly

Fig 1: Removing Main Control Valve Body (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Removing Main Control Valve Body (2 Of 2)

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1. Remove the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid and the shift solenoid.
   1. Remove the retaining bolt.
   2. Remove the shift solenoid.
   3. Remove the TCC solenoid.
      Fig 3: Removing Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid And Shift Solenoid

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2. Remove the 2 reinforcement plates.
   1. Remove the bolts.
   2. Remove the plates.
      Fig 4: Removing Reinforcement Plates

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3. Remove the separator plate and discard the gaskets.
   Fig 5: Identifying Separator Plate And Gaskets

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NOTE: Note the location of the eight coasting booster valve shuttle balls for assembly.
Fig 6: Identifying Coasting Booster Valve Shuttle Balls
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4. Remove the 8 coasting booster valve shuttle balls.
5. Remove the converter drain back valve and solenoid pressure supply screen.
   Fig 7: Identifying Converter Drain Back Valve And Solenoid Pressure Supply Screen

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6. Remove the main control valve body cover plate.
   1. Remove the 13 main control valve body cover plate bolts.
   2. Remove the main control valve body cover plate.
      Fig 8: Removing Valve Control Body Cover Plate

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