Solenoid Body Assembly: Installation

Install new O-ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.

Fig 1: Locating O-Ring Seals On Solenoid Body Connector

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CAUTION: Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If it is damaged, transmission leaks may occur.

Install the solenoid body. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Solenoid Body Screws

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CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.

NOTE: Make sure the fluid filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.

Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filter Mounting Screws

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NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket

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Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket

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Install the drain plug.
- Install a new gasket onto the drain plug assembly.
- Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Locating Drain Plug

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CAUTION: Damage will occur to the solenoid body assembly if the screw is tightened above specification.

NOTE: Always install new O-ring seals on the vehicle harness connector.

NOTE: Clean the area around the connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.

NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to lubricate the O-ring seals to aid in the installation process.

Install and lubricate new O-ring seals on the transmission connector and connect the connector.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Solenoid Electrical Connector

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Install the HO2S connector to the front of the transmission pan rail.

Fig 8: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Connector To Front Of Transmission Pan Rail

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Connect the HO2S connector and install the sensor wire retaining clip to the RH side of the transmission pan rail.

Fig 9: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Connectors

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Fill the transmission. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill - Automated Equipment or Transmission Fluid Level Check in this section.