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Transmission Control Device: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Extract the torque converter clutch horizontally. Be careful not to scratch the bushing inside the oil pump shaft.
    • Note that oil pump shaft also comes out.
  2. Remove the input shaft.
  3. Disconnect transmission harness connector from stay.
    NOTE: Lift-up lever behind the connector and disconnect it from stay.
  4. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  5. Disconnect the air breather hoses. See Air Breather Hose  .
  6. Wrap vinyl tape around the nipple attached to the air breather hose.
  7. Remove pitching stopper bracket.
  8. Remove the inhibitor switch.
    Fig 1: Removing Inhibitor Switch
    G02053476
  9. Prepare a block of wood. Turn the transmission case over, and support it with the block of wood.
    NOTE: Turn the transmission case in the direction the inhibitor switch was installed.
  10. Remove the oil pan.
    NOTE: Use a scraper to remove oil pan.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan
    G02053477
  11. Remove control valve body assembly. See Control Valve Body Assembly  .
  12. Pull off the straight pin of manual lever.
    Fig 3: Pulling Off Straight Pin Of Manual Lever
    G02053478
  13. Remove bolts securing select lever, then remove select lever, manual lever and parking rod.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the lips of the press-fitted oil seal in the case.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts Securing Select Lever, Select Lever, Manual Lever & Parking Rod
    G02053479
  14. Remove the detention spring.
    Fig 5: Removing Detention Spring
    G02053480
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