Main Control Valve Body: Installation

Install the Valve Body Aligners into the transmission case.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool (307-334) Into Transmission Case

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Using the Valve Body Aligners, install the main control valve body and loosely install the main control valve body-to-case screws.
1. Install the short main control valve body-to-case screw.
2. Install the main control valve body-to-case screw with the larger head.
3. Install the remaining main control valve body-to-case screws.

Fig 2: Locating Main Control Valve Body & Special Tool (307-334)

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Remove the Valve Body Aligners and loosely install the main control valve body screw.

Fig 3: Locating Screw

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Tighten the main control valve body screws in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Main Control Valve Body Screws

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Install the manual control valve detent spring screw.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 5: Locating Manual Control Valve Detent Spring

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Install the reverse servo assembly. Tighten the reverse servo assembly screws in 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

Fig 6: Installing Reverse Servo And Screws In Sequence

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

Fig 7: Locating O-Ring Seals On Solenoid Body Connector

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

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

Fig 8: Identifying Solenoid Body Screw Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Damage may occur to transmission fluid filter seals if they are not lubricated with transmission fluid.

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

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

Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter Bolts

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

Install the transmission fluid pan gasket on the transmission fluid pan.

Fig 10: Identifying Fluid Pan Gasket On Pan

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Install the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket and loosely install the transmission fluid pan-to-case screws.

Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts

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Tighten the transmission fluid pan-to-case screws in a crisscross sequence.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

Fig 12: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts

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NOTE: Damage will occur to the transmission vehicle harness connector if the screw is tightened above specification.

NOTE: Always install new O-ring seals on the transmission control solenoid body connector.

NOTE: Clean the area around the transmission vehicle harness connector to prevent contamination of the transmission control 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 control solenoid body harness connector and connect the connector.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

Fig 13: Identifying Harness Connector

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Fill the transmission. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill - Automated Equipment or Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill - Without Torque Converter Drain Plug .