Main Control Valve Body: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Install the manual control lever in the main control valve body.
Fig 1: Manual Control Lever & Main Control Valve Body
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NOTE: Inspect the solenoid valve body harness connector O-ring seal for damage. If damaged, install a new O-ring seal, before installing the connector into the case.
2. Depress the retaining tabs and push the solenoid valve body electrical connector up through the transaxle case.
Fig 2: Locating Solenoid Valve Body Electrical Connector Retaining Tabs
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3. Position the main control valve body in place while connecting the manual valve link.
Fig 3: Manual Valve Link At Main Control Valve Body
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4. Install the main control valve body assembly. Tighten the bolts in the sequence indicated.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 4: Main Control Valve Body Mounting Bolt Tightening Sequence
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NOTE: The main control cover gasket is a reusable type. Inspect the gasket for damage. Install a new gasket as necessary.
5. Install the main control cover gasket.
Fig 5: Locating Main Control Cover Gasket
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NOTE: Install the cooler bypass valve studs in locations 3 and 11.
6. Install the main control cover. Tighten the bolts and studs in the indicated sequence.
   • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
Fig 6: Identifying Main Control Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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7. Using a small amount of pipe sealant on the threads, install the transaxle drain plug.
   • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
Fig 7: Transaxle Drain Plug
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8. Position the transmission fluid cooler tube in place and install the bolt.
   • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Bolt
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3.0L engine 

9. Install the wire harness retainer to the front engine mount.
10. Install the lower radiator hose.
Fig 9: Locating Lower Radiator Hose
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All vehicles 

11. Install the selector lever cable and bracket.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Fig 10: Locating Gearshift Cable & Bracket
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12. Connect the selector lever cable end.
Fig 11: Locating Shift Cable End At Manual Lever
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13. Connect the vent hose to the main control cover.
Fig 12: Locating Vent Hose To Main Control Cover
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14. Connect the transaxle wiring harness electrical connector and the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
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15. Install the intake tube and the air cleaner cover.
Fig 14: Locating Intake Tube & Air Cleaner Cover
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16. Install the breather tube and connect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
Fig 15: Locating Breather Tube & Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
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17. Install the battery tray bracket.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 16: Locating Battery Tray Bracket
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18. Connect the wiring harness to the battery tray bracket.
Fig 17: Locating Battery Tray Bracket & Wiring Harness
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19. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
20. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.

3.0L engine 

21. Fill the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.

All vehicles 

22. Start the engine and run through all the gears and check transmission fluid level.