Main Control Valve Body: Removal

Remove the main control cover. For additional information, refer to MAIN CONTROL COVER .
Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 1: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating OSS Sensor Electrical Connector
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Remove the main control-to-cover seal.

Fig 3: Locating Main Control-To-Cover Seal
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NOTE: The main control should be handled with care or damage to the main control may occur.

NOTE: Note the location of the short and long main control-to-transaxle case bolts for reassembly.

Fig 4: Locating Main Control Nut And Main Control-To-Transaxle Case Bolts

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Remove the main control nut, the 22 main control-to-transaxle case bolts and the main control.
Remove and discard the main control-to-transaxle case separator plate.

Fig 5: Removing Main Control-To-Transaxle Case Separator Plate
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Remove the 2 solenoid body-to-valve body bolts and separate the solenoid body from the main control valve body.

Fig 6: Locating Solenoid Body-To-Valve Body Bolts
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Remove the 2 separator plate-to-solenoid body bolts and remove and discard the separator plate.

Fig 7: Locating Separator Plate-To-Solenoid Body Bolts
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