Valve Body Assembly: Installation

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Install solenoid valves using the following steps:
1. Install new "O" ring to solenoid valve S2.
2. Install solenoid valves SL1 and SLT.
3. Install solenoid valves SL2 and SLU.
4. Install 4 straight pins and 2 lock plates with 2 bolts. See Fig 3.
5. Install solenoid valves S1 and S2 with 3 bolts.
6. Install solenoid valve SR with 2 bolts.
Install valve body using the following steps:
1. Align groove of manual valve with pin of lever. See Fig 4.
2. Install 3 new drum seal gaskets to transmission case.
3. Install 19 bolts. See Fig 2. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Connect 2 ATF temperature sensors to valve body and install 2 temperature sensor clamps with 2 bolts. Orange is linear control sensor. Blue is oil temperature warning lamp. See Fig 1.
Connect 7 connectors to solenoid valves.
Install oil filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION.
Install oil pan. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION.
Install new gasket and drain plug. Tighten drain plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Lower vehicle.
Fill and inspect automatic transmission fluid. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION.
Install engine undercover No. 2.

Fig 1: Locating Solenoid Connectors, Clamps & Sensors

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Fig 2: Locating Valve Body Assembly Bolts

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Fig 3: Locating Solenoid Valves On Valve Body Assembly

Fig 4: Aligning Manual Valve Groove With Pin