Solenoid Body: Assembly

NOTE: Be careful not to wash the numbers from the solenoids or the solenoid body. Failure to install the solenoids in the ports they were originally in can result in damage to the transaxle or a harsh shift.

NOTE: Do not stone or polish any valves or damage to the valves can occur. If the valves do not move freely during assembly, install a new solenoid body.

Fig 1: Locating Solenoid Screens

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Clean and inspect the solenoid body, solenoids and valve assemblies for damage. Inspect the solenoid screens for debris that may restrict fluid flow through the screen.

NOTE: The solenoids are calibrated from the factory and are not all the same. Failure to install the solenoids in the ports they were originally in can result in damage to the transaxle or a harsh shift.

Fig 2: Identifying Number On Solenoids And Solenoid Body

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If new solenoid(s) are not being installed, position the solenoids in the solenoid body ports from which their numbers correspond.

If installing a new Variable Force Solenoid (VFS), determine the base part number of the solenoid(s). The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid, Shift Solenoid A (SSA) and Shift Solenoid C (SSC) are all normally low pressure solenoids. The Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid, Shift Solenoid B (SSB) and Shift Solenoid D (SSD) are all normally high pressure solenoids. Shift Solenoid E (SSE) is not a VFS; it is an ON/OFF solenoid.

Fig 3: Identifying SSA, SSB, SSC, SSE, TCC And LPC

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	7G136	SSA (normally low)
2	7G383	SSB (normally high)
3	7G136	SSC (normally low)
4	7G383	SSD (normally high)
5	7G484	SSE (normally closed [OFF])
6	7G136	TCC solenoid (normally low)
7	7G383	LPC solenoid (normally high)

If installing a new LPC solenoid, SSB or SSD, note the color of the electrical terminal area of the solenoid. The color will be blue or green and the solenoid can only be replaced with the same color solenoid. If a new solenoid with that color is not available, install a new solenoid body, refer to SOLENOID BODY ASSEMBLY .

Fig 4: Locating SSB Terminal
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Determine the part number suffix by checking the solenoid service band number etched on the side of the solenoid. The band number is the third digit on the side of the solenoid and will be a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. Use the following table to determine the part number suffix and match the new solenoid base part number and suffix with the old solenoid. Install the solenoid in the solenoid body.

Solenoid Band Number	Part Number Suffix
1	B
2	C
3	D
4	E
5	F

Fig 5: Locating Solenoid Band Number

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Install the solenoid retaining pins.

Fig 6: Locating Solenoid Retaining Pins
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Install Leadframe Guide Pins 307-636 in the solenoid body to align the leadframe for installation.

Fig 7: Identifying Leadframe Guide Pins 307-636 In Solenoid Body
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Position the leadframe on the guide pins and carefully install the leadframe by pushing it straight down into the solenoids.

Fig 8: Positioning Leadframe On Guide Pins
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Remove Leadframe Guide Pins 307-636.

Fig 9: Identifying Leadframe Guide Pins 307-636
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Install the 5 leadframe screws.

Fig 10: Locating Leadframe Screws
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NOTE: If the valves do not move freely during assembly, install a new solenoid body. Failure to install a new solenoid body can result in a harsh shift or damage to the transaxle.

Fig 11: Installing Solenoid Body Valves, Springs And Retaining Clips In Solenoid Body

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Install the solenoid body valves, springs and retaining clips in the solenoid body. See the SOLENOID BODY illustration at the beginning of this procedure for valve and spring locations.
Install the circuit filter.

Fig 12: Locating Circuit Filter
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Install the new separator plate and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 13: Locating Bolts And Separator Plate
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If not previously done, refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY for disassembly and assembly of the valve body.
Position the solenoid body assembly on the valve body and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 14: Locating Solenoid Body Assembly Bolts
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