Control Valve Body Assembly: Disassembly

Remove oil strainer from lower control valve body.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Strainer From Lower Control Valve Body
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Remove the duty solenoids, solenoids and sensor from the lower valve body.

Fig 2: Removing Duty Solenoids
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Remove the upper-lower valve body tightening bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Upper-Lower Valve Body
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Separate the control valve body.
NOTE:
- Do not lose the ten (10) steel balls contained in the upper valve body and middle valve body.
- Do not lose strainers contained in the lower valve body.
NOTE: During ordinary servicing, clean the control valve bodies in this condition, without further disassembly. In the event of a seized clutch or other problem, disassemble the control valve bodies further, and clean the component parts.
Remove upper separator plate from middle valve body.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Separator Plate From Middle Valve Body
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Remove valve springs from upper valve body.
Using air compressor, remove accumulator piston from upper valve body.

Fig 5: Removing Accumulator Piston From Upper Valve Body
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