Control Valve Upper Body: Assembly: Notes

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Lay control valve body down when installing valves. Do not stand the control valve body upright.

Fig 1: Identifying Correct Way Of Installing Valves On Control Valve Body
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Lubricate the control valve body and all valves with ATF. Install control valves by sliding them carefully into their bores.
- Be careful not to scratch or damage valve body.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Control Valves
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- Wrap a small screwdriver with vinyl tape and use it to insert the valves into their proper positions.
Fig 3: Inserting Valves
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1-2 Accumulator Valve

Install 1-2 accumulator valve. Align 1-2 accumulator retainer plate from opposite side of control valve body.
Install return spring, 1-2 accumulator piston and plug.

Fig 4: Installing 1-2 Accumulator Valve

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Install retainer plates.
- While pushing plug or return spring, install retainer plate.
Fig 5: Installing Retainer Plates
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