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Control Valve Body Inspection

  1. Inspect the control valve body (301) for the following conditions:
    • Worn or damaged oil pump drive shaft bearing journal (not serviceable separately from the control valve body)
    • Damaged or porous casting
    • Damaged sealing surfaces
    • Debris in fluid passages
    Fig 1: Identifying Control Valve Body Inspection Points
    GM49325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Fig 2: Inspection Areas Of Control Valve Body
    GM49326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Use a small pick or screwdriver. Before disassembly, inspect the control valve body (301) components for the following conditions:
    • Valves binding or sticking in their bores or bushings
    • Broken, missing or damaged springs
    • Missing or damaged retainers
    • Damaged solenoid valves
    • Debris in valve line-ups or solenoid valves
  4. Fig 3: Expanded View Of Control Valve Body
    GM49327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. During disassembly, inspect the control valve body for the following conditions:
    • Worn or damaged valves, valve bores or bushings
    • Broken, missing or damaged springs
    • Missing or damaged retainers
    • Damaged solenoid valves
    • Debris in valve line-ups or solenoid valves
  6. Fig 4: View Of Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Manual Valve Position Switch Assembly
    GM840859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Inspect the transmission fluid pressure (TFP) manual valve position switch assembly (395) for the following conditions:
    • Damaged electrical connector terminals
    • Damaged seals
    • Damaged switch membranes
    • Debris on the switch membranes